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

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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...

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.

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

It depends on you. I studied for a week. i graduated in Dec. 2008, had a lot of fun during the holidays, did not take the kaplan or any other review classes even though everyone in my class did, took the exam jan. 29th and passed. i reviewed the Saunders NCLEX book, answered all the questions on the CD and just prayed to God to be calm on that day.

If u did good in ur nursing courses during school, u should be fine. Goodluck.