NCSBN Review or Kaplan

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Trying to figure out which review to take. I really don't have the money for Kaplan but if it helps passing NCLEX I will purchase it. I just need some in site on this. I really want to pass NCLEX.

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i only purchased the ncsbn online, books and review cds and i passed nclex the first time with 76 questions. i did work really hard in the program got mostly A's some B's. I think its totally possible to do it without kaplan, i did! I studied almost all day everyday for the 2 months before my test and after graduation. good luck!

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scibruin would you mind to share what kind of questions did you have?
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well it was a little over a year ago now... and my memory isnt the greatest to begin with. What i do remember is:

insulin

beta blockers/cardiac meds

calculation (fairly simple ones)

teaching on how to use a walker or crutches

i do know i walked out of there unconfident in passing. i didn't for sure "know" the answers like i did when i took tests at school. i just had to go with my gut and best guess. keep studying and practicing questions and reading the rationales.

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Go with one. If you are not successful, you can try the other. Put all of your best effort into using the resource you choose, so you don't have need for the other! Good luck!

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i just recently took my NCLEX RN exam 265Q and i failed using PVTrick which is 99% accurate according to those who had tried it.. It was a horrible experience and i went through process of grieving.. Im just glad that i recover fast and now want to try to do a review class because the first time i just do self study without a study plan cuz im working 12h/day 5 days a week.. just wondering what do u guys recommend kaplan or NCSBN? im in bad shape right now cuz lot of unexpected expenses came in.. any advice will be appreciated.. still waiting from my blue print to arrived to schedule my exam again.

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Kaplan on Demand Q Bank questions are very similar to NCLEX questions, wordings, blue interface, etc.

I passed(as per PVT LOL), first try with 75 Q! I highly recommend it.

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thanks for the reply jerseysure!!! http://www.slideshare.net/thinkrn/kaplan-nclex-sample-exam-5.. i saw this link 1 week before my exam and i tried it.. just wondering are these type of questions are similar if i purchase kaplan on demand??? i already answered them and they are available free just really want to make sure.. im running out of budget right now.. :crying2:

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Well it's basically the same. However, the online program, shows you a chart, and you are able to track your progress, and determine your weak areas. You have online videos, comprehensive review on Pharmacology, Decision Tree (Tips on answering Nclex questions) etc. , SATA(select all that apply) questions, Hotspots(fun!), Calculations. Lots more. It worked for me, hope it works for you too. Good luck!

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thanks for ur info jersey!! i will enroll on monday hope it will work me.. and ill pray that i will pass it! thanks alot! GOD bless

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Believe in yourself, focus and have fun! God bless!

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