Kaplan Best For NCLEX Study?

[em11]

Hi! So, I actually graduated May 2016 and didn't get to take my NCLEX until late last year (some things didn't get sorted out on time) and I ended up failing with 265 question. It's been so long since graduation I'm not sure what I should do to study for this next attempt. I desperately need to pass to keep my nursing position before they give it to someone else, and it's been months since I've graduated and would like to get on with it already.

I know a lot of people say Kaplan is the best and I think I'm going to go with it, but should I purchase the entire course (I would have to do online live, there's no courses near me until May) or should I just purchase the q bank for a month? I also have the Saunder's textbook as well as the LaCharity delegation one. I'm just not sure if I should invest in the entire class (money is a bit low right now, but I'm willing to invest in my future) or if the q bank is good enough? I really need to pass on this next attempt and any advice would be extremely helpful!

[Flnolegirl]

UWorld is cheaper than Kaplan & u will learn a lot from their q-bank

[mnurse2016, BSN, RN]

I agree with Flnolegirl. I used ATI (which was required by my school) and Uworld after and I found that Uworld was extremely helpful in studying for the NCLEX. It has a large question bank and really detailed rationales that can be used pretty much as a review while you are practicing testing. Use it to gauge the subjects you are weakest in and take extra time to study those subjects. Practice, practice, practice! I took tons of practice tests before I took the NCLEX and it really helped.

Also, I recommend on knowing realistic testing habits for you. For example... I learned that around 50-75 questions in is where I start to fatigue and need a quick break to grab a drink of water or light snack. If I try to push past that I found that I made silly mistakes by misreading or rushing. Every person is different, but knowing your own personal testing stamina can help you strategize while taking long stressful tests. Best of luck to you!