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Only using UWorld to study?

I could really use some second thoughts and opinions to calm my anxiety and nerves! ?My NCLEX-RN is currently scheduled for mid-February. I have been using UWorld to study consistently for about a week now (I usually do at least 100Q/day, read all the rationales, make flashcards etc). I am also making charts for lab values, medication-suffixes etc. I feel like it's been an emotional rollercoaster... some days I feel like I am scoring great on the tests, the next I feel like I know nothing. On one hand it can be a confidence booster, then on the other hand it has me questioning my own knowledge and ability. Ultimately though I feel like I have learned a lot, and am more confident in answering NCLEX style questions. I have solely been using UWorld to study, and that's the only formal study material I am planning to use (other than YouTube, and other miscellaneous internet resources as I go). I just have a few questions for those of you who have written your NCLEX already and whom mainly used UWorld to prepare for same.

When did you feel ready to write the NCLEX (is this even possible)? The reason I am asking this is because I have read so many conflicting opinions on this, and I am considering rescheduling mine for sooner. I am set to finish my Q-bank and self assessment by the end of the month, and don't want to drive myself crazy spending more than a few days after that reviewing/studying... thoughts on if that sounds like a good plan or not?

Did you feel like UWorld adequately prepared you to write (and pass) the NCLEX? I have read a lot of people talk about how they took a review course (Hurst, Kaplan etc) or read through additional texts (Saunders etc) in addition to UWorld. I have not taken a review course or cracked open my Saunders text, but I feel like I am getting an adequate review using only UWorld. I am just worrying because maybe I am missing something, or am not actually adequately preparing myself (if that makes sense). Like I feel like I am, but maybe I'm not? I would love to hear from anyone who solely used UWorld, and what their thoughts are on this!

Thanks❤️

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    @stethoscopern Sorry for the late reply- I took a hiatus from the internet for a while! I definitely felt like Uworld prepared me for taking the NCLEX. I personally felt like that Uworld was more difficult than the NCLEX, but that is my personal opinion and I know there are others who would disagree with this. I felt like the NCLEX was more vague whereas Uworld was a lot more nitty-gritty with the details. I found the Uworld assessments were more in line with the actual NCLEX, and that the Uworld assessments were generally easier than the main Q-bank! My scores were all over the place (between 20%-80%), everyone says "don't focus on your scores-pay attention to the rationales and understanding why you got the question wrong versus the fact that you got it wrong in the first place", and I have found this to be an accurate statement. My biggest advice for anyone would be: do practice questions and manage your anxiety. In hindsight Uworld over prepared me (again just my personal opinion), I felt the NCLEX was not super content heavy as it was knowing basic nursing knowledge and being able to critically think and apply that knowledge.

    Sorry for the long response- I hope it helps!

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