NCLEX-RN books - Which ones to buy?

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I am confused by the different NCLEX-RN books that are out there and need clarification which ones would be best to study for the Nclex licensing exam.

on Amazon, they have different NCLEX books written by different people, companies, etc.

I have recently purchased:

Mosby's Comprehensive Review of Nursing for NCLEX-RN® Examination (Paperback)

by Dolores F. Saxton, et al.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0323053041/sr=/qid=/ref=olp_tab_used?ie=UTF8&coliid=&me=&qid=&sr=&seller=&colid=&condition=used

and also have

Mosby's Review Questions for the NCLEX-RN® Examination by Nugent, Pelican, Green

http://www.amazon.com/Mosbys-Review-Questions-NCLEX-RN%C2%AE-Examination/dp/032307443X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1317901122&sr=1-1

and Illustrated ones like Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam

There is also one called HESI:

HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination (HESI Evolve Reach Comprehensive Review f/ NCLEX-RN Examination)

My question is, which of these books would be the best one to get?

What is the difference between a regular Mosby's and a HESI book?

I have been told that even though I am early on in the program, to start reading these books.

Thanks for reading my post and any information would be helpful. Thanks!

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check amazon and book stores for the best prices...

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Thank you but the prices of the books was not my question. The question was, which book would be best to obtain and learn from?

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Saunders 5th ed: http://www.amazon.com/Saunders-Comprehensive-NCLEX-RN%C2%AE-Examination-Nclex-Rn/dp/1437708250/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318336105&sr=1-1

Exam Cram: http://www.amazon.com/NCLEX-RN-Exam-Cram-Wilda-Rinehart/dp/0789744821/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318336070&sr=1-1

Prioritization and Delegation :http://www.amazon.com/Prioritization-Delegation-Assignment-Exercises-Medical-Surgical/dp/0323044077

There are the ones I used and passed with 75 questions

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Saunders 5th ed: http://www.amazon.com/Saunders-Comprehensive-NCLEX-RN%C2%AE-Examination-Nclex-Rn/dp/1437708250/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318336105&sr=1-1

Exam Cram: http://www.amazon.com/NCLEX-RN-Exam-Cram-Wilda-Rinehart/dp/0789744821/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318336070&sr=1-1

Prioritization and Delegation :http://www.amazon.com/Prioritization-Delegation-Assignment-Exercises-Medical-Surgical/dp/0323044077

There are the ones I used and passed with 75 questions

I used the same books. I also passed with 75 questions. I liked Saunders 5th edition because it has more subjects like: Delegation, Ethical/Legal, etc. along with the basic body subjects. After taking the NCLEX it seemed more straightforward then any test I took in school. Good Luck on your boards.

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Thank you so much for the info.

Is the NCLEX the same test in the United States? Like is it the same test in Ohio as it is in Arizona?

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Thank you so much for the info.

Is the NCLEX the same test in the United States? Like is it the same test in Ohio as it is in Arizona?

NCLEX is a National exam so doesn't matter where you are, in the US or in another country, the questions come from the same pot

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NCLEX is a National exam so doesn't matter where you are, in the US or in another country, the questions come from the same pot

Thank you for that info!:yeah:

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Does anyone know -- What is the difference between a regular Mosby's and a HESI book?:confused:

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Im from Germany and want to take the test next year! I passed the english test with 97% but im still struggeling with those Books.... would u happen to know an easier version for starters.....;)

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saunders 5th ed: http://www.amazon.com/saunders-compr...8336105&sr=1-1

exam cram: http://www.amazon.com/nclex-rn-exam-...8336070&sr=1-1

prioritization and delegation :http://www.amazon.com/prioritization.../dp/0323044077

i also used these same books and passed with 75 questions as well. i also took the online kaplan course

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saunders 5th ed: http://www.amazon.com/saunders-compr...8336105&sr=1-1

exam cram: http://www.amazon.com/nclex-rn-exam-...8336070&sr=1-1

prioritization and delegation :http://www.amazon.com/prioritization.../dp/0323044077

i also used these same books and passed with 75 questions as well. i also took the online kaplan course

could you please shed some light on what the online kaplan course is and how i would be able to gain access to it?

thank you!

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