buddyrn123

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1. NCELZ study tips

   buddyrn123 replied to jmarie31's topic in NCLEX

   I took Hurst Review in January live class, but the online is okay as well. It the same. Hurst Review goes over the content for the exam and that's what needs to be understood to take the exam. I also took Kaplan and did not pass, so this time I th...

2. starting all over again !! BUT how do i do that !!

   buddyrn123 replied to besoo's topic in NCLEX

   you need to study and know your content. I have taken Kaplan and failed and this time I am taking Hurst Review. This review the content that you need to know for the exam. Much easy to do then read the whole Kaplan book. My Kaplan instructor told...

3. NCELZ study tips

   buddyrn123 replied to jmarie31's topic in NCLEX

   I took the live review from Hurst. It only a few days course. It four days around 28 hours of review of content.

4. freaking out nclex rn in 2 weeks march 2010

   buddyrn123 replied to DreamGoalRn's topic in NCLEX

   I have not finished NCLEX 3500, but I should finish this week. I am review the pharmacology which is one area I score low on. I am review the course book of Kaplan, but I know on the exam most of the med questions I do not usually know.

5. NCELZ study tips

   buddyrn123 replied to jmarie31's topic in NCLEX

   I review about four hours a day. Hurst was much different than Kaplan. Kaplan went over questions, while Hurst actually went over content that we should know for the exam. I should of taken Hurst first and then did Kaplan, then I probably would of...

6. NCELZ study tips

   buddyrn123 replied to jmarie31's topic in NCLEX

   I took Hurst Review instead of Kaplan. I live in Arizona. I feel that I needed to work on my content. That's what my instructor told me when I failed. She stated I needed to know more content in order to pass. It took me a month before I studied...

7. freaking out nclex rn in 2 weeks march 2010

   buddyrn123 replied to DreamGoalRn's topic in NCLEX

   I am also taking it in March, but I have already taken it once. I was extremely stress the week before the test, but this time I more relaxed. Just try some relaxing techniques. Do not stress or freak out before the test. You need to relax and yo...

8. NCELZ study tips

   buddyrn123 replied to jmarie31's topic in NCLEX

   I would advise not to take Kaplan again. I also failed using Kaplan and I took Hurst Review and I am taking the exam again in the next 10 days. When I got my report back, I was weak in one area and near passing all the others. I was able to stay i...

9. I PASSED!!!!!!!! Please read!

   buddyrn123 replied to Hummel09's topic in NCLEX

   I too failed with Kaplan, and then I just recently took Hurst Review. I know that I need to know content in order to pass. Hurst stated that you need to know the content in order to answer questions. I am taking my exam again in less than two week...

10. LaCharity Linda Book???

    buddyrn123 replied to bulinutza78's topic in NCLEX

    This will help you will priortizing and delegation questions on the exam. It's a must have. I had gotten this book my last semester from nursing school and did not open it until I failed the exam the first time. I should of studied from it and I p...

11. HURST REVIEW....REVIEW

    buddyrn123 replied to Laylani's topic in NCLEX

    I just took the Hurst Review in January and I found the book and the course very interesting. I was told if you need content review, Hurst is the course. One of my classmates failed twice with Kaplan and just passed this January using Hurst. She a...

12. When can I retake it?

    buddyrn123 replied to LLRj's topic in NCLEX

    You need to know what the state retaking requirements are. I am from a state that says you can retake in 45 days. Look up on your state board and it should tell you. You will also get an analysis of your test results. It has three levels, below p...

13. NCLEX study question

    buddyrn123 replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in NCLEX

    I was told by my instructor to score at least 60% on the Qbanks and 65% on the Qtrainers. If you are getting the same type of question wrong, you should read over the content in that area. Make sure you know your lab values and what they mean. Ex:...

14. Lab values.....NCLEX this Friday!!!

    buddyrn123 replied to princeza28's topic in NCLEX

    Here is a web site that has all lab values. Hope this helps. http://www.proprofs.com/flashcards/cardshow.php?title=Normal-Lab-Values&quesnum=39

15. Kaplan question bank. is it worth it?

    buddyrn123 replied to glen coco's topic in NCLEX

    Saunders questions are much easier than Kaplan questions. How are your scores on Saunders? Are they at least 75%? If you feel confidence on your content, then you should have no problem. Kaplan qbanks questions are harder than Saunders. My instr...