Kaplan Scores for NCLEX-RN

vanessaem, BSN, RN · Jun 6, 2014

Just to add:

If you get over 60% on QT6 and especially QT7, there's a high possibility you will pass Nclex. If you're not regularly averaging over 60% in the Qbank, I think it's a good idea to have at least 90-100% of the tests completed to improve your chances.

Good luck OP.

FutureNurseChelle · Jun 9, 2014

Good luck! I'm testing in a couple of days! I'm also using Kaplan. So far here's my scores.

QT 1: 51%

QT 2: 60%

QT 3: 46%

QT 4: 53%

QT 5: 54%

QT 6: 56%

Readiness is 59%. I've completed 87% of the Qbank questions with an average of 61%. I will let you know how it goes when I take mine. Best of luck to you! Those scores really good and I was also told that scoring above 60% is high chance that you will pass the NCLEX. :yes:

Lev, MSN, RN, NP · Jun 9, 2014

OP,

Your scores are great. Work through more of that q bank and you will be ready to test. I used Kaplan as well, and I found they did not teach cardiac rhythms well enough. My school kind of skipped over that section :\. I had to self study and used Skillstat.com. ECG Simulator | SkillStat Learning - Fast, Fun and Effective! I found it very helpful since I had 6 rhythm questions! Also, if you haven't worked through the prioritization and delegation book by LaCharity, get a hold of it.

Su Jas · Jun 10, 2014

Hi Lev

Can you give me suggestions on how to wisely utilize my day. I am preparing for nclex rn for second time and is enrolled in kaplan classes begin next week. I am really devastated. I tried to send you a private message but it says your inbox is full. So please can you clear your inbox.

Hivw74vw

your scores indicate your hardwork and you would definitely pass

Lev, MSN, RN, NP · Jun 10, 2014

Hi Lev
Can you give me suggestions on how to wisely utilize my day. I am preparing for nclex rn for second time and is enrolled in kaplan classes begin next week. I am really devastated. QUOTE]
I can only say what worked for me. I used the Kaplan live classroom course. While at the class I had my laptop with me. I type a whole list of NCLEX tips that the teacher gave us. She was really great. For example: assessment before implementation, or there us something you can usually do before calling the doctor, and NCLEX is an ivory tower, all your supplies are at your fingertips etc.I also had the Kaplan course book open. I reviewed the chapters that corresponded to what we were reviewing in class. It can get boring sometimes. I read it mostly when I was waiting for everyone to finish giving an answer to the question the teacher put up for the class to answer. When I got home, I read the rest of the chapter. I practiced NCLEX questions and did the LaCharity PDA book. In the class you will start doing q trainers. The reason I read the book was because I wanted to be sure I knew the content so I would be able to answer the questions. I would wait till you do the first 3 q trainers before starting the q bank. The reason for this is that the q bank questions are on all 4 levels of questions. Your teacher will explain more about that. The q trainers gradually build you up and give you questions on all 4 levels. Only the two highest level are considered above passing standard in NCLEX. Again your teacher will explain that too. If you start the q bank too early, your scores won't be too great. I did 100 or so questions while was still in class and my scores were pretty bad. It's important to finish all the Q trainers. Like I said, I did the first 3 or 4 q trainers and then did q bank for a little bit. Then I would go back to q trainers. I wanted to see my scores on q trainers staying about the same or getting better. If I saw my score on a q trainer dropped I went back to q bank. My schedule was as follows. I woke up at 9-10 am. I'm not such a morning person. I ate a good breakfast. I studied content until about 1pm. I used the Kaplan course e-book as mentioned which read cover to cover. I had read the yellow Saunders book cover to cover while in school but now I only had time for the first several chapters in depth and then used it for reference. I read the chapters pertaining to topics I had struggled with in school again. Somewhere around there I ate lunch. I kept snacks with me so I didn't have to keep getting up. In the afternoon I did the q trainers and q bank. I had read the LaCharity book from cover to cover with all the rationales before I finished the class. I also typed a list of delegation tips from that book. I watched all the pharm videos on the Kaplan website and watched other videos too in areas I was getting low scores in. When doing the q bank I selected 50 question tests using all categories. I didn't want it to be too overwhelming but I did want a long enough test. I used all categories because NCLEX has everything. I did 150 to 200 questions a day even on days I did q trainers. I went back to content after questions. I took a break for dinner then studied the whole night til 1130 - 12 pm. I mainly studied and ate the whole day. Did not leave my house! I saved the last two q trainers for the last week of studying. I made my test date as early as possible. It was about 3 weeks from the end of the Kaplan class.

Su Jas · Jun 11, 2014

Oh my God Lev I dint expect such a long answer, thanks a ton for being patient and writing everything down... I will keep all points in mind.

vw74vw · Jun 11, 2014

Today I sat for the NCLEX. It was tough to say the least many SATA and a few drag and it shut off at 75 questions. I tried to register for another exam and I got the good pop up. I can't believe that I'm done with this sucker. It was tough but I feel Kaplan prepared me to think critically with questions that had no clear answer. Tomorrow I should find out if I officially passed but today I'm celebrating with a much needed adult beverage! :yes:

Su Jas · Jun 11, 2014

I told you... You deserve it!!! Congrats RN!!!