Preparing for NCLEX as a NEW nursing student

[danik]

Hi everyone,

I start a BSN program in the fall and have read frequently that you should start at least reading over NCLEX preparation materials the very first semester of nursing school. Does anyone have experience with this and what would the the BEST NCLEX prep book for a new student (and to use WHILE going through the program)? I hope this question makes sense, I have obviously taken anatomy/physiology and the other prerequisites so I have a basic understanding of the stuff but I'm wondering if there is a book better suited/organized to a beginner nursing student level. Any input is appreciated! Thank you!

[thatsthekeyRNC]

Saunders was helpful when I started the "real" nursing classes in my BSN program. When I didn't understand things, Saunders broke it down simply. I did practice questions from this book throughout my last 2 years because our exams were NCLEX-style questions! The book was required last semester senior year, but I got it before my junior year :-X. Good luck!

[pknurse]

Saunders was helpful when I started the "real" nursing classes in my BSN program. When I didn't understand things, Saunders broke it down simply. I did practice questions from this book throughout my last 2 years because our exams were NCLEX-style questions! The book was required last semester senior year, but I got it before my junior year :-X. Good luck!

I totally agree about Saunders: It broke down many things into a simple format. I'd also plus-one Medical-Surgical Success. I really dug the questions in that book.