Kaplan's Qbank

[Luckylefty87]

Hello :)

I have a question. I am taking my boards next Wednesday(the 23rd). I purchased kaplan's qbank and I'm doing 200 questions per day ( I'll be done with them by this Saturday). Anyways, these questions are very challenging and they really do keep me on my toes. I know I should not get hung up on predictor scores because the nclex rn is one unpredictable exam BUT My qbank average is anywhere from 54%-68% and I can't find it anywhere on the kaplan site where it explains what an "average" qbank test scores should be. BTW: never in my life have I ever scored less then 80% on nursing exams (seeing 54%-68% hurts my big heart lol :redbeathe)

Thank you!

[noyesno, MSN, APRN, NP]

WOW!!!! Your scores are GREAT, I have no doubt you will pass in 75! I'm actually going through all 265 questions right now from QT 7 and am really making sure I understand all the material, this is quite the process cause i'm only on question 93 and have been at this for a couple hours (I'll find something I need to review in my Saunder's book and then find another topic right next to it and continue reading on that - lol). Tomorrow I work a 12 hr shift at my job (currently working on a busy trauma floor as a tech so it definitely keeps a lot of this fresh!) and then Tuesday I plan to finish the rest of my q-bank questions (I have 81% completed) and study rationales and content in between each set of 50, and Wednesday (my LAST day yikes!) gonna just review as much as I can... All the notes I've taken, q-bank questions I've missed, etc.. I know people say to relax and do nothing nclex related the day before your test but I am not one of those people. If I give myself a day off I've noticed that I am slightly rusty when starting back up again. I do plan on getting a GOOD night's sleep (if I'm able to even fall asleep!) and packing myself a few snacks to bring with me along with a Naked Juice

I am definitely keeping my fingers crossed and saying a prayer for us, we've worked so hard to get where we are and I think the big thing is just to remember that we ARE smart and well-prepared.

I'm glad I've found this little blog, it's definitely nice to relate to people who are in the same boat as me! :D

Thanks! I really hope I pass in 75.

Question Trainer 7 is going to take a long time to get through and to review. Reviewing the rationale is so important though so that will motivate me to do it.

Your plan for this week sounds really solid.

In terms of feeling rusty, you must do what works for you. I don't think there is anything wrong with studying up until the end.

I'm worried I won't be able to sleep the night before. Toss and turn, toss and turn.

Naked juice and snacks sounds like a good idea.

Prayers and crossed fingers in the meantime! :)

[noyesno, MSN, APRN, NP]

Hey Guys! Good luck this week! I take mine on the 16th. I have 4 friends that have already passed with 75q.

I just did QT 4 and only got a 60% I think kaplan says try for a 65% that is okay I am not going to freak out.

My Qbank is done and I got a 58% so it seems as thought 60% is my magic number UGH!

Keep us posted

HA! my one year old black lab just rolled off the bed. poor puppy!

Question Trainer 4 was really hard. I got a 62. It is suppose to be easier than Question Trainers 6 and 7 but I thought Question Trainer 6 was easier than 4. I thought Question Trainer 5 was harder than 6 too.

Glad you aren't going to freak. I really think they make the percentage to shoot for a little higher than necessary for good measure.

58% is really close to the magical 60%. I wouldn't worry too much.

Poor puppy! Good thing labs are pretty resilient. I'm studying with my two labs right now. They are both laying in my bed and I am sitting on the floor. HEHE. Best study buddies. :)

[prettyinpink57]

Yeah I definitely agree that the earlier question trainers were harder! I got 56, 60, 61, 61, 59, 70.5, 68 on the 7 question trainers so you can see the difference towards the end. Maybe it's not that they are easier rather I just was improving on my knowledge base and getting better with answering the questions. :) You are doing great, Jen!

[noyesno, MSN, APRN, NP]

Have you guys tried any of the NCLEX-RN SAMPLE TESTS? These test are located in the question bank. You go to CREATE A TEST and then you'll see the NCLEX-RN SAMPLE TESTS on the left hand side right above EXIT. There are three 50 question tests available.

I haven't heard anything about these tests. I just discovered them now. What do you guys think?

[jenfos2]

I tried sample test one: 64%, I guess that is okay? It is within the 60-64% range. I e-mailed the NCLEX-Expert at Kaplan about my grades. Haven't heard back yet!

[prettyinpink57]

Oh good to know about these, haven't even noticed them yet! I'm almost done reviewing all 265 QT 7 questions, just about 60 more to go... Jen let me know what you hear! And noyesno, good luck on QT 7 today... let us know how you do! I'm gonna try and finish the rest of my q-bank questions today and maybe even do those sample tests as well... what's the difference between those and the q-bank or QT's?

[jenfos2]

Oh good to know about these, haven't even noticed them yet! I'm almost done reviewing all 265 QT 7 questions, just about 60 more to go... Jen let me know what you hear! And noyesno, good luck on QT 7 today... let us know how you do! I'm gonna try and finish the rest of my q-bank questions today and maybe even do those sample tests as well... what's the difference between those and the q-bank or QT's?

Hi! Don't you take your test on Thursday? GOOD LUCK! Take the day off tomorrow. What state are you from? I live in Maryland. Anyway, so Kaplan finally e-mailed me back. They didn't come right out and give me and percentages of passing etc. but did say to get far above 50% as possible. People that pass NCLEX get 50% of the questions correct, but they have to be application questions and that is what Kaplan's questions are. So a 50% would pass if this was NCLEX. I think we are on the right track. My qbank was 58% so I feel okay with that. Keep us posted.

FYI here is my e-mail address, I have trouble seeing updated posts [email protected]

[jenfos2]

Have you guys tried any of the NCLEX-RN SAMPLE TESTS? These test are located in the question bank. You go to CREATE A TEST and then you'll see the NCLEX-RN SAMPLE TESTS on the left hand side right above EXIT. There are three 50 question tests available.

I haven't heard anything about these tests. I just discovered them now. What do you guys think?

Hi I just posted in reply to Prettyinpink. Check it out..you can use my e-mail if you want. I have trouble seeing when you guys posts. Great chatting!

[noyesno, MSN, APRN, NP]

I tried sample test one: 64%, I guess that is okay? It is within the 60-64% range. I e-mailed the NCLEX-Expert at Kaplan about my grades. Haven't heard back yet!

64% is great! Awesome job. :)

I'm going to give those tests a stab tomorrow.

[noyesno, MSN, APRN, NP]

Oh good to know about these, haven't even noticed them yet! I'm almost done reviewing all 265 QT 7 questions, just about 60 more to go... Jen let me know what you hear! And noyesno, good luck on QT 7 today... let us know how you do! I'm gonna try and finish the rest of my q-bank questions today and maybe even do those sample tests as well... what's the difference between those and the q-bank or QT's?

I just finished the 265 questions. I got a 63%. I'm okay with the score.

I ended up finishing the question bank earlier than planned. There are only 1175 questions in the question bank. I was led to believe there were 1300 because on pages 29 and 30 of the course book there are 26 spots to put in 50 question bank test scores. I finished the question bank with a 66%.

I'll do those NCLEX-RN sample tests tomorrow in lieu of the question bank. I'm not really sure what differentiates these sample tests from the question bank. Hmmmm....

[Twinessa1]

I just finished the 265 questions. I got a 63%. I'm okay with the score.

I ended up finishing the question bank earlier than planned. There are only 1175 questions in the question bank. I was led to believe there were 1300 because on pages 29 and 30 of the course book there are 26 spots to put in 50 question bank test scores. I finished the question bank with a 66%.

I'll do those NCLEX-RN sample tests tomorrow in lieu of the question bank. I'm not really sure what differentiates these sample tests from the question bank. Hmmmm....

Those sample tests really aren't different from the Qbank. They take alittle from each section. You will do great!! I just know it. Your scores are where they are supposed to be and and beyond. Good luck noyesno!

[m2theRZA]

Hi everyone!

I was wondering if anyone can give any further insight as to my Kaplan scores. I'm taking the NCLEX in 10 days and don't feel confident at ALL I also have tremendous pressure to pass the first time, due to a recent job offer, as well as subsequent submission to CGFNS for my visa screen if i do pass the first time around.

My scores are as follows:

Diagnostic - 59%

QT1 - 59%

QT2 - 53%

QT3 - 56%

QT4 - 55%

QT5 - 60%

QT6 - 63%

QT7 - 65%

Readiness test - 69%

Qbank - 61% (all Q's completed)

I also did LaCharity's prioritization, delegation, and assignment book and my scores have ranged from 57% to 90%

At this point, I just feel burned out from doing so many questions-- but I do review and read the rationale behind all the questions. My concern is that I don't consistently do "bad" in one single area ... e.g. for QT 6, my worst percentage was HP & Maintenance (52%) but for QT7, it was my highest at 74%! So I don't really know where to focus my studying. It fluctuates like this within all areas. I feel like this almost shows that my knowledge base is spotty!

Anyone have any suggestions/tips on how to study for these next 10 days??

Thanks... and good luck to everyone!!!!