How did you study for NCLEX?

whill08 · Jan 7, 2011

Oh, one more thing. Do all six of the Q Reviews after you've listen to the lectures and studied the notes. My average was a 74% if that helps you gauge yourself. Good luck, you can do it.

M.S.LVN · Jan 7, 2011

Whill08...Thank you soo much for the advice...soo apreciate it...I dont't have the Qreviews from Hurst...Actually I don't have those, only the lectures :-(...A friend lend me her Hurst stuff, but i don't have that...Do I need the Q reviews, any clue where I can get them?

Mashira · Jan 7, 2011

I took my NCLEX-RN today. I used KAPLAN, and the QT tests can be googled. =) I don't know how I did yet, but that's just my 2 cents

QBoroRN, ASN, RN · Jan 7, 2011

Saunders!!!!!!!! This book, (the 4th edition) was my best friend for 2 months lol I also did the kaplan review which helped because they were definitely harder than the real nclex questions. I was getting about 50-65% correct on their readiness tests and passed the nclex 1st time with 75 questions.

M.S.LVN · Jan 7, 2011

Yeah...That's what I hear. That Kaplan questions are harder than the actual NCLEX questions....Anybody else want to share their opinion on Kaplan questions or Hurst Review?

jegelize1 · Jan 8, 2011

i just graduated in december and took the kaplan review class that started the week after i graduated. i just took the nclex rn yesterday (1/5/11) i did the pvt & the good pop up came up soooooooo i'm crossing my fingers & toes that this is true~!
to prepare for this test, i did the kaplan review class, about 100-150 questions from kaplans qbank daily & all of the question trainers from kaplan. i didn't go over any of my school stuff or any other nclex sources! well worth every penny~
my test stopped at 106 questions. also, i was averaging 60-65% on my qbank/question trainer tests. the kaplan instructor said that 60% on those was considered passing...i did have a 48%, 55% lol i was an avg student in school also 3.0 gpa.
good luck! have confidence! believe in you! you got this :)

thanks for your post would be writing my exam in march and ive been using kaplan review im an average student and i got 48% and 52% on some of the qbank questions thought i was the only one having such problem is good to know that you faced chalenges and you did well in your exams i hope i do well too.good luck:yeah:

Mrs.Abby · Jan 14, 2011

i did saunders, mosby & lippncott. I did kaplan and Mary jo Boyer for my IV dosages. Everyday on CD rom to build up my speed. I wanted to make sure I managed my time wisely and didn't plan on taking a break if given to me once I tested. I didn't take one and I passed. Good luck.

rzyzzy · Jan 14, 2011

Am I the only one who took the NCLEX-PN "cold" & passed? :eek:

I wouldn't recommend it to anyone - but I did it.

I went through the saunders nclex-pn practice tests on my Ipod throughout the year, but I only did a couple of 50-question tests after my final and before the nclex, and my average score was only 72% on those.

I'm guessing I got lucky, but some folks here are working themselves into a froth, which is probably just as bad...

dallet6 · Jan 14, 2011

I think everyone is talking about the NCLEX-RN, not the PN. The PN is much much easier. Our teachers have told us they have basically a 100% pass rate in our program on that.

rzyzzy · Jan 15, 2011

I think everyone is talking about the NCLEX-RN, not the PN. The PN is much much easier. Our teachers have told us they have basically a 100% pass rate in our program on that.

My program has a 95.2% pass rate for Nclex-RN and 96.5% pass rate for Nclex-PN... so evidently they're both "easy" tests. :)

illbeanrn · Jan 15, 2011

Hello Meep, RN and to future NCLEX takers!
You do not need to master everything, no need to overstudy, because NCLEX (IMHO) is very easy..... It's anxiety and unpreparedness that making it difficult. We already have learned all those that they ask from us in the NCLEX, all we need is to refresh our memories and answer the exam like we are in the real clinical setting and that our decision/judgment/knowledge on each particular number will either save/ cost the life of someone.
As for the resources I used: Saunder's book and cd for content and La Charity book. I suggest, not to study that second part of the book which is "prioritization, delegation and assessment in complex health scenarios." They are too complex and too much information to digest. I believe that in the NCLEX, we only need minimum knowledge and competence... Some people tend to overstudy, and ending up forgeting the basics that new nurses should have.
This is all for now. I hope I am able to help you. Good luck!

O my God! Thank you very much. I am currently answering the second part on La Charity and I range from 45-55% while on the first part of the book i scored at least 55-70%. You just gave me hope that there's a big chance that I will pass NCLEX this time.

Thank you very much. I very much appreciate your post! :)

MyLuckyDay365 · Jan 15, 2011

Thank you very much for your advice!!