Preparing for NCLEX

nscarberry2001 · Feb 1, 2006

hi jen

I just recently graduated and I am trying to find some testing websites in which I can practice? Any suggestions?

Thanks so much for your help!

Sincerely, Nicole

JustJen, BSN, RN · Feb 4, 2006

Okay-Is there anyone out there that just passed the NCLEX that can help? I guess what I need to know, is how well were you scoring on NCLEX software before you tested? Is there a "target" number that I should be achieving before I test?

ANyone? Anyone? Bueller?

mona b RN, BSN, RN · Feb 4, 2006

Hello !
Just wondering, I have been preparing for the NCLEX. I have been doing questions and I am only making scores around 70's. Any advice from those who have passed their boards would be great. Did you practice? At what point did you feel "ready" to take the test? Is their a "target" score I should reach before attempting the test?
Thanks

Okay-Is there anyone out there that just passed the NCLEX that can help? I guess what I need to know, is how well were you scoring on NCLEX software before you tested? Is there a "target" number that I should be achieving before I test?
ANyone? Anyone? Bueller?

Hi

The best advice I can give is to review. I did Saunders, Mosby Cat and NCSBN and whatever else I could get my hands on. Now, I am not saying that is what I would advise you to do but you should really become aquainted with the nclex style questions. The NCSBN, IMHO, has questions that are the closest to the real thing.

As far as target scores I am not quite sure. Suzanne maybe able to help you with that. I was scoring in the 70's on Saunders etc. Mosby Cat was very helpful to me because it boosted my confindence when I needed it and I definitely recommend it.

Good Luck and don't forget to review the "basics".

SerenityR.N., BSN, RN · Feb 4, 2006

where can u get the Mosby CAT?

mona b RN, BSN, RN · Feb 4, 2006

where can u get the Mosby CAT?

Here is the link.

http://www3.us.elsevierhealth.com/CAT/

Katie612 · Feb 6, 2006

As far as target scores, I think it depends what review program you are using... I just found out I passed NCLEX with 75 questions. I used Kaplan to prepare and I was getting about 68% average on the Q Bank tests... GOOD LUCK!

mona b RN, BSN, RN · Feb 6, 2006

As far as target scores, I think it depends what review program you are using... I just found out I passed NCLEX with 75 questions. I used Kaplan to prepare and I was getting about 68% average on the Q Bank tests... GOOD LUCK!

:balloons: :balloons: Congrats Katie612

lady_inred, BSN, RN · Feb 6, 2006

The question is,what kind of preparation do you take?Do you take any review classes at all or just merely practicing those practice test?If you get 70% score,that's already good by kaplan standard..kaplan even required students to get above 65% and they are good to go and take the exam.

I took online kaplan course,and it works really well for me.Whatever preparations you have right now,keep it up and dont forget to review the rationale,as well,whether you get the right answer or not,review them and learn how to eliminate wrong answers,that will help you in getting the right answer.

I think a maximum of 3 months preparation is enough to make you pass nclex and minimum of 6 weeks.As long as you devote your time in studying and you have the right resources.Memorize the lab values and the meds,it's side effects and health teachings,and learn how to prioritize patients and how to assess.

Goodluck!

Hello !
Just wondering, I have been preparing for the NCLEX. I have been doing questions and I am only making scores around 70's. Any advice from those who have passed their boards would be great. Did you practice? At what point did you feel "ready" to take the test? Is their a "target" score I should reach before attempting the test?
Thanks

pixiedixie nurse · Feb 7, 2006

Hello just Jen. I just took the big test Jan 23rd I used the NSNA Rn Review book I thought it was great it has 8 100 question test at the end of the book and lots of questions at the end of each subject matter, but just use what you feel comfortable with. I used to get some questions wrong too but this particular book lets you know why the answer was right and the others were wrong and had good reviews before each subject matter and a good pharmacology unit. I also used the Frye 3000 Nursing bullets this book has short facts which makes it easy to remember. Some times when I was overloaded I would pick that little book up and it helped when I went back over questions I was getting them right. I passed the NCLEX the first time. I was amazed at how close those questions (NSNA book & Frye) were to the ones on the exam. I'm not trying to be funny but if you have a Books a Million or Barnes and Noble store where you live and you don't want to buy this book cause its $50 they usually have table you can view books on and don't have to buy them go over some of those questions in the back theres 800 of them. Good luck I'm sure your license will be in the mail soon.

pixiedixie nurse · Feb 7, 2006

justjen forgot to mention there is alot of time management , priority on the test and they ask as if you are a charge nurse assigning to tech, CNA etc & ABG's they expects you to figure out what problem in your mind to figure out the treatment. For example if there abgs given to you, you have to know whether show respiratory acidsois or alkalosis etc then you choose a treatment and ped and l & d which you may or may not get but the priority stuff ,lab values and abgs you'll see I'm sure most people I know did. If you get 75 or 265 just don't give up keep going I got 265 and go my license in four days.