how many months do we really have to prepare for NCLEX?

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hello to everyone..:wink2: im just wondering.. how many months do we really have to prepare in studying for nclex? is 5 months too long? do we have to just answer a lot of questions? or do we have to just study the lectures? or just to memorize? is it true that it is best to study at dawn? i really wanted to learn the techniques... i tried the exam once without reviewing (im on a bed rest that time because i got sick. cant cancel the exam because all was then set.).. and i failed. i thought it was easy.. but it is not.. i dont want to fail again.. :crying2:

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Specializes in Pediatric/Adolescent, Med-Surg.

There's no set in stone amount of prep time needed for NCLEX. If you were currentally holding a TPP, you typically have anywhere from 90 days to 1 year, depending on the state. However, since you don't have a TPP, take as long as you need to feel like you are prepared to test. I would only study for a couple hours at a time, and then take a break, and I tried to review content as well as doing NCLEX questions. Good luck!

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Specializes in LTC, case mgmt, agency.

No set time. Test when you are ready. It is a very individualized thing. I would suggest considering Suzanne's Plan though. Good luck.:wink2:

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Specializes in Med Surg, Telemetry, Long Term Care.

I prepared for 11/2 month.I think 2-3 mos. of preparation is enough.

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I prepared for 11/2 month.I think 2-3 mos. of preparation is enough.

Hi gwafuh, what did you do to study?

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thank you christinen, melinurse and gwafuh2busrn for the info. god bless

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