Into my NCLEX review. So far...

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Specializes in med/surg & a tad of onco..

I have been working on the Saunders book and it is a good book but so far i am finding the questions, after reading each chapter, quite predictable. Are the Saunders test questions of the same level of difficulty as the NCLEX questions? i am concerned (maybe worried!) that this may not be the case. My percentages have been high and im wondering if this is really enough. A couple of threads have mentioned that the Kaplan questions give a more accurate picture of how prepared you are for the nclex and you have a greater chance of passing the NCLEX if you get through the kaplan questions. I really don't want to miss out on anything and at the same time i don't want to confuse and overwhelm myself with the ton of info and resources out there. Is saunders reeeaaally enough? And if saunders is enough ( in terms of how much one needs to know), how about specific and affordable books, stuff on the internet, cds you highly recommend that are all about the questions- to exercise test taking skills with emphasis on analytical and critical thinking? Thanx:)

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Have you started the questions on the CD yet?

And yes, that one book with its CD is enough.

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Specializes in Emergency Department.

I have the same questions that you do? I am taking the Kaplan review course May 15-18th and I wonder if it will help me any ? I have heard mixed answers about it. I am also doing 75 questions/day from the Saunders review. Right now I am averaging 55/75 questions! I am a little worried!

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hi,kaplan question trainer cd 7 same like rn type question.try that.

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Specializes in PACU.

I took the Kaplan class first but was frustrated by my low test scores (and i was a good student in school) on the question trainer exams. I then did Suzanne's program using Saunders. I used the Saunders book all throughout school. I found the NCLEX questions were much like the Kaplan questions and Saunders questions were easier for me. However, Saunders does give better rationales than Kaplan. I passed the exam with 75 questions on the first try --- I dont know which worked best, but I was happy I did both.

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Have you started the questions on the CD yet?

And yes, that one book with its CD is enough.

Which Saunders book is this? The Comprehensive or the Q&A?

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