Is 1 month enough time to study for nclex-rn?

Silverdragon102, BSN · Jan 7, 2009

Practice and practice questions but don't try to cram. Understand the rationale to the questions especially the ones you get wrong

amberlina420 · Mar 13, 2009

I was wondering if that was enough time as well....i think if you just go over questions and rationals you should be fine....just make sure you understand why your answer is wrong or right and don't over cram. I'd say not more than 100 questions a day...let your brain relax and take things in.... i'm hoping to take mine AGAIN in the next 2 months... hope you pass!

mzjennx, BSN, RN · Mar 15, 2009

1 month can be enough time to study. A lot of my classmates who graduated in December 2008 started studying in mid January 2009 and took their NCLEX in mid-ending February. I know of the 10+ that took their exam using Kaplan, 9 passed. It is enough time if your focus and your not working or have other responsibilities. Everyone is different.

caliotter3 · Mar 16, 2009

It should be enough time if you have a solid foundation from school and put enough effort into it on a daily basis. The key to most people passing is doing as many questions as possible and studying the rationales to all the answers, right and wrong. Good luck.

50caliber · Mar 17, 2009

5 weeks should be adequate depending on your study habits. I was able to pass it on the 1st try with around 6 weeks of study time but i literally studied everyday like 5-8 hours and treated my studying like a full time job.

determinedgal1 · Mar 17, 2009

Hi Choco901,

It can be enough but the worst thing you can do is to cram. It depends on what kind of test taker you are and how well your knowledge is as far as content. But besides this, you need to practice, practice, practice questions understanding why you got them right or wrong. You have to have a very strict study schedule and if you work you need to figure work in as well. Studying is a full time job. First and foremost, you know yourself. GOOD LUCK!!!!!:redpinkhe

Debbie

carolinapooh, BSN, RN · Mar 18, 2009

I took two weeks off (I graduated on December 8), then registered to take the NCLEX on January 29. I studied for about five weeks and passed at 75 questions the first time.

But it depends on your study style, how good you are at test taking, and just your own ways in general. If you feel like it won't be enough time, then take longer.

cardiacRN2006, ADN, RN · Mar 18, 2009

I took the NCLEX asap after graduation. I studied for a few hours...

In reality, if you had a good school, you won't have to study at all. After all, this test is a comprehension test of your nursing school.

5 weeks, IMO, is way too long. You will be 2 months out from school at that point. And school was your best NCLEX preperation...

Cali_grl · Mar 21, 2009

I think it really depends on the person. I started studying in January, took the test in March and failed. I have friends who worked and had kids to take care of and only studied a week before the test and passed. I also took Kaplan, and a lot of my friends who passed didn't take Kaplan or any review course. So it really depends on you.

Jules A, MSN · Mar 21, 2009

I did both my LPN and RN 3 weeks after graduation. Worked like a charm for me.

spongebob6286, BSN, RN · Mar 21, 2009

i think 1 month is just enough IF in that 4 weeks you diligently study. better make a study plan and follow it.