Published Sep 13, 2015
Edz86
49 Posts
Hello world!! I decided to write here about my nclex experience because this website has really helped me since the day i was still applying for licensure (as i am an international graduate), i really learned a lot from here and hope that in a way i can help others too.. I am so thankful and happy beyond words at the moment! I finally sat my nclex and passed on first attempt!
While waiting for my ATT, i purchased NCSBN review 8weeks although i finished it earlier in 6wks and fortunately got my ATT around that time (last week of July) then i told myself maybe i needed another month to study and decided to purchase Kaplan qbank to practice more on questions and did all of them for the whole month of August.. I reviewed my notes the first days of September. And while searching the internet, i came across this uWorld review and decided to do and try their 1week free trial a week b4 my exam! And i find it great.. Every answer had rationales and i loved the pictures and how well each questions and answers were explained. I did three 75questions exams and scored 60s. I didn't have much time to finish my free trial and also i decided not to read anymore and relax on the day before my exam (sept.10). During my exam, i got a lot of SATAS, 1 math, no drag n drops, no pictures.. Lot of delegations & prioritizations.. That's what I remember so far.. :) After 48hrs i did the quick results and yay!! I passed! I was soo relieved! God is good! I did it! So can you guys! Hope this helps.. And don't forget... PRAY! Good luck!
smmctowelie69
218 Posts
Congrats wonderful feeling best wishes
PurpleLover
443 Posts
Good luck on your new journey
Jasel, BSN, RN
203 Posts
Congrats!!
JPG18
16 Posts
Did NCSBN help? I am also doing UWorld and want another qbank
Yup it did help! Although it was more on a lot of reading actually.. It was stressful but worth it.. it really helps when you're poor in core content.. A friend of mine actually used Hurst on her first attempt on nclex and failed. The 2nd time, she used ncsbn and passed in 75! So she recommended it to me. But kaplan qbank i say is very good too.. And uworld! 😊
TexasPnay
15 Posts
Hi Edz! Congratulations on passing NCLEX! I just want to ask coz we're on the same boat. I saw your other post when you ask which is a better review guide. Why didn't you take the hurst review? I'm also planning to purchased NCSBN learning ext instead for Content Review and Kaplan Qbank for test taking strategies. I have Saunders 6th ed and Kaplan book too. DO you think that would be enough? I mean I know it's different for every person, but I just want to know if NCSBN is good for content? :) Thank you.
Hi there! Thanks! :) I've found Hurst very good too because i did their free trial.. I love how they explained and made things simple to understand. Others said if you don't like reading too much, Hurst is a good try.. they got lots of videos that you can watch instead! But I didn't take it coz it was a bit pricey.. And a friend of mine took it but didn't pass. She passed with the NCSBN, that's why i tried it instead. Much more cheaper too than other reviews. NCSBN is very good in content, although you have to be really patient with reading because there are lots and lots to read.. For me, NCSBN, KAplan Qbank and SAunders were enough. I've read delegations and prioritation by LA charity too which you can just google or search in quizlet. And someone from allnurses.com too sent me the KAplan question trainers 1-7.. I remember i did 1-3 and 6-7.. i didn't finish all, i ran out of time... If you want i can email them to you. Those were the last reviews i did plus the Qbank before i took the exam and i think it helped me. Good luck on your exam! =)
Thanks for the advice Ms. Edz! I would really appreciate it if you can email it to me. My email would be [email protected]. I will purchase the NCSBN and Kaplan Qbank. They were also study guide in Saunders 6th ed that I can follow.:) Thank you in advance. God bless!