NCLEX in 1 week, frustrated with Kaplan scores...

[edwardemma]

Looking for a little feedback I guess. I am schedule to take NCLEX next Thurs (6/21). My Kaplan scores are all over the map. My diagnostic test was a 61% on no sleep, my readiness test was 62%, finished it in the evening after spending 6 hours at Kaplan course. My trainers (1-5) are averaging around 60%. If I understand correctly, the odds of passing NCLEX are in my favor? I have 2 kids and am a single mom, so I can't spend all day studying. We have a family vacation planned at the end of June, so that's why I wanted to hurry up and get this test done. However, I am wondering if this is unwise. I feel like I am generally good at test taking, and my analysis questions I do better at than basic comprehension/content.

Would it be in my best interest to spend more time studying with the Saunders book? Should I finish the last 2 trainer tests? or just use qbank? I work part time also, so my time is somewhat limited. I feel like I'm good at picking the best answer, but I forget basic things sometimes. poor memory I guess? Looking for input? what's the best way to spend my time? apart from labs, what things should I commit to memory?

[JustinAllen]

Based on my very recent experience (2 days ago) your scores are fine. Look at the end of this thread for my posting.

https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/nclex-kaplan-practice-697842.html

[lvcourtneyy]

Your scores are in the average Kaplan range I believe so you should be fine. I would suggest spending time doing practice questions but if you feel that you would benefit more from the content review then I would turn to Saunders.

Look at the rationales for all the Kaplan questions and see if you've been getting them wrong because of strategy or content and let that help you decide!

[jojo283]

good luck edwardemma ! i just took mine monday and passed. my kaplan scores were between 55-60% so it looks like you are doing great! keep up the great work :). i felt that learning the rationales to all the practice questions was helpful.

[edwardemma]

I'm still panicking I think. My trainer 6 I got a 58, I still feel like I don't know anything. There is no way I can get through all the qbank questions by thurs.