Hurst vs nclex scores

squatmunkie_RN · Dec 29, 2013

I took HURST and passed NCLEX with 75 questions. I only studied the HURST book. Mind you I read and studied cover to cover. Be sure you know ALL normal labs (K+, Mg+, etc...) and what the signs/symptoms are of the lows/highs. Definately know which pt to see 1st when rounding, when to call the doctor.

But, I did a live HURST Review. It was very informative. I also answered nearly 1,000 practice questions.

LaurenRay1983 · Dec 29, 2013

I took HURST and passed NCLEX with 75 questions. I only studied the HURST book. Mind you I read and studied cover to cover. Be sure you know ALL normal labs (K+ Mg+, etc...) and what the signs/symptoms are of the lows/highs. Definately know which pt to see 1st when rounding, when to call the doctor. But, I did a live HURST Review. It was very informative. I also answered nearly 1,000 practice questions.[/quote'] thank you that is the answer to my question. I did a live review and now I am going back through each video online now. I just finished with day one. I have until Jan 7. I will take Jan 6th off. I have worked over 1400 prepu questions from LWW site, ATI, Kaplan, Hurst and I am doing better at ATI and Hurst. Then again I only bought the Kaplan book with the CDROM in it. I pray I pass. I thank you for all of your suggestions. :)

squatmunkie_RN · Dec 29, 2013

thank you that is the answer to my question. I did a live review and now I am going back through each video online now. I just finished with day one. I have until Jan 7. I will take Jan 6th off. I have worked over 1400 prepu questions from LWW site, ATI, Kaplan, Hurst and I am doing better at ATI and Hurst. Then again I only bought the Kaplan book with the CDROM in it. I pray I pass. I thank you for all of your suggestions. :)

You're welcome! Relax and you'll be fine!!

Jen_Jen88 · Dec 30, 2013

I did the live review and then studied the book cover to cover. I listened to a system per day and then did over 100 questions on that topic in Lippincott. After I finished the book I did LaCharity PDA and did the 5th day material stuff. My Hurst scores improved as I went along.

LaurenRay1983 · Dec 30, 2013

I did the live review and then studied the book cover to cover. I listened to a system per day and then did over 100 questions on that topic in Lippincott. After I finished the book I did LaCharity PDA and did the 5th day material stuff. My Hurst scores improved as I went along.

thank you. I needed both you and the responder before you to talk to me. I think I am over preparing myself and stressing myself out. I only failed one test in nursing school and that was a 78. I think I did so well in nursing school is bec I was not stressed but now I am stressed. You know how it is. Thank you again.

LaurenRay1983 · Jan 7, 2014

Good pop up you all! I did it!! Thank you!

kpBSN13 · Jan 7, 2014

Congrats!! was it super hard??? lol. Mine is tomorrow and I am stressed beyond my max!

kpBSN13 · Jan 7, 2014

How many Questions?

Guest757854 · Jan 7, 2014

Laurenray. Lpn or rn exam?

LaurenRay1983 · Jan 7, 2014

Congrats!! was it super hard??? lol. Mine is tomorrow and I am stressed beyond my max!

first of all I got up two hours early, took a hot shower, ate a well balanced breakfast and prayed. I took my scheduled break during. Be relaxed and it is hard but focus on each q like it is on your life. Breathe.

Have in your mind you got this bec confidence increases your mind thinking (I believe in my opinion) and reread each q before you look at answers and see if you can answer it, then look at answers. Look at the stem and ask yourself what is this asking? Is it asking for an intervention or to assess? Stay calm. I believe my school prepared me so well tht it felt like a regular nursing exam to me. Don't focus on your time.

I did Hurst review, I bought the Kaplan new edition book and read a few chapters, I downloaded apps onto my iPhone from different RN sites to answer q's, I made note cards on labs and what to do when they are abnormal, I also used lww the point made by the people who wrote our MedSurg book and answered about 2000 qs. Hoped this helped.

Please respond to me when you get the good pop up. Know you will succeed and never second guess your answer unless you know without a doubt you chose wrong one because thinking too long about a question and answer will most likely have a negative impact.

sil2012 · Jan 7, 2014

congrats :) ..I will be taking mine in a couple of wks...what were you scores on the rest of Hurst tests?..how much did you covered from the 5th day material/ob/peds/drugs? thank you for sharing :)