How much prep for NCLEX after graduation?

Nursing Students NCLEX

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Hello everyone,

I am curious how much study/ NCLEX prep people do after graduation to get ready for NCLEX. I am starting summer classess for my BSN 2 weeks after I graduate. I'm hoping I'll be able to take the NCLEX within a couple weeks of graduating (which might be difficult because I can't actually schedule the exam until I get my authorization to test, I think) and then move on to my online BSN classes afterward. Any thoughts on NCLEX prep time commitment/ timeline for taking the NCLEX after graduation? I am already in the process of applying for my nursing license now and will graduate in May.

Thanks in advance!

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After my last semester, I went to a week-long review session that my school generously provided. I took the NCLEX one month after that (going through the reviewbook, Saunders NCLEX study guide, and doing questions on UWorld in between).

I passed and would say I put a lot of effort into studying (it depends how confident you are with the material). My review instructor claims 2 months should be the most you should ever wait to take the NCLEX after your last semester, statistics show chances of passing after that are lower.

Hope this helps!

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I really think it depends on how you learn and what your school was like. It never hurts to do one of the big review courses, but honestly I think most people don't need them. They're just an added level of comfort or insurance. I think taking your NCLEX so soon after graduating is a great idea. You'll have all your info still fresh in your mind and will still be in "school and test" mode.

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Thank you for your input! I definitely don't want to wait to take the NCLEX and am already bracing myself for studying hard! I have a Saunders book that I'll be sure to use as well.

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