Hurst+kaplan= nclex success?

oakleaf · Jul 30, 2013

I was able to do both courses. Kaplan was included with our program, so I didn't have to pay for it. I bought Hurst. I was very confident on the NCLEX, when I walked out. I was pretty sure I passed (And I did!, though there was of course post-test anxiety). I honestly think that Kaplan was a better resource and would recommend just buying that one. I am not sure how much Kaplan costs, but I do not think that buying both would be a good academic investment. I would recommend buying Kaplan, and then using a resource such as Saunders for content.

You should also consider how well you know content. If you are not confident with you knowledge base, maybe it would be a good idea to purchase Hurst. However, Kaplan also has content, and with a additional study book I think most people would be fine. It is probably a waste of money to buy both Kaplan and Hurst.

yasmine241 · Jul 30, 2013

I passed the nclex from the first time with 75 questions on July-8-2013 :-). I did hurst and Kaplan q bank questions I found that hurst helped me a lot with content. However, Kaplan q bank questions were very similar to actual NCLEX exam but I did not like their lectures at all. Good luck in your exam

rouriRN · Aug 1, 2013

I purchased my Kaplan online course about a week and a half before I took my exam and that was hands down the best thing I could have done for myself. I would say at least 90% of the NCLEX is strategy and Kaplan does a fantastic job getting you to understand the strategies needed to get through the questions on the NCLEX.

meswaa · Aug 2, 2013

My school paid for HURST and I went for Kaplan originially for help with passing the HESI! But boy am I thankful I did kaplan as well. I think if you can afford it I would highly recommend doing both. Took NCLEX 3 days ago passed with 75 questions first time and walked out of there pretty confident!