Kaplan on demand

RNursingAssistant · Sep 11, 2014

I only used Kaplan on demand (Mainly for their trainer, and qbanks) I browsed through part of their intro and medication. Then I realized it was too time consuming to watch. I used Michael Linares Nursing videos on Youtube to brush up on content and the 35 page nclex review that's been floating around on here that helped me memorize the infection control, and which precaution each diseases were. I took my NCLEX on 09/08 with 75 questions and found out I passed today. The decision tree that came with the Kaplan training course helped ease a lot of fears on how to tackle questions that I was not confident about. I paid $400 but I don't regret a single penny of it! BTW I work at a hospital 40 hours/week as a CNA so I studied like so for 2.5 weeks meanwhile working full time and still passed.

My honest opinion is only study as much as you can handle each day. When you go in, respect the NCLEX test, don't take it for granted. If you study enough, you can only know so much. The rest is up to how safe and effective of a nurse you can be.

I'm not a type A student AT ALL! Eat well, rest well and the information will settle in your brain. When I walked into the NCLEX, I had mix of calmness, a minor headache from being overwhelmed from studying, and a little nervousness. I felt actually good when it shut off at 75 questions, did not think I failed. Lo' and behold; my feelings were correct. One nurse taught me to be prepared to take the test until 265 questions. Don't expect it to stop at 75, and if it goes over 75; doesn't mean you've failed or you didn't do well enough. Just means it needed more questions to ensure you are a competent nurse. KEEP GOING!! Do not let your anxiety get a hold of you. If you do, I believe you have already lost half the battle. Take a breather!!

On NCLEX day, take a break when you start feeling overwhelmed. I took two breaks; one at question #25 and another at like two hours. Then 15 minutes later my computer shutted off, and I told the proctor, "I guess I didn't need that break." She laughed.

Now I'm crossing my finger and hoping to get the RN job at my workplace. Anyways, if you have anymore questions please PM me!

biglala · Sep 11, 2014

Congratulation RNthan should I take q bank instead of on demand I have kaplan strategy book which I have read half .

anursedad · Sep 17, 2014

Great advise RNursingAssistant,

I am also working as an ER Technician. I used Kaplan Ondemand for the Qtrainers and Qbanks. Watched few of the question guided videos. Using the 35 page nclex review floating around, i finished la charity. Will be doing QT7 tomorrow, and the readiness. Taking my nclex on the 24th.

I liked the way you said "the rest is up to how safe and effective nurse you can be". Couldnt agree more. Congrats to you!

And to biglala, did u purchase qbanks or on demand?