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I scored around the same scores with my Kaplan Review Course Question Trainers. I ended up getting 265 questions on NCLEX and passed it. One thing I did do was review over the rationales. So if you are feeling a little discouraged, review the rationales and take the tests again. I took one of them again and of course scored 94% the second time...but it just helps a lot...or for me, it did.

The only strategy I took from Kaplan was always assume the worst...which now that I think about it, I cant remember if that was Kaplan or HURST. And always assess first...I KNOW that one is a Kaplan strategy. When I went to sit for the test, the only thing I was trying to do was hold back my tears because I was so nervous. SO my advice to you is choose three strategies that you can apply. Good luck!

My first official week on the floor, I didnt shower until the next morning when it was time to go to work. Needless to say I got contact dermatitis on my arms that spread to my legs and stomach in 3 days. I get in the shower as soon as I get home now.

Good luck! You can do this...Pray to God for peace of mind and calmness and you will succeed!! Go for a walk before you take your test to clear your mind, eat healthy...and try some yoga the days leading up to your test. I never really did yoga until it got close to test time for me because I really needed to relax and it did help me.

What are you doing to prepare? Are you using any review courses? If so, please read over the rationales!

Thanks for sharing this and inspriing others. Good luck on your next try!

Read over the rationales from Kaplan...and if you can, do the tests again. Also do the alternative questions test in Kaplan. I found that the rationales really helped me understand the material a lot better. Good luck!

The endocrine portion of HURST is what I really focused on because it was one of my weak areas and it really helped! If you could just some how find this one section of HURST, it may reinforce your understanding.

I got this same pop up...i ended up trying to register again and long story short...just call them in 2 days. I called and spole directly to a customer service person and they helped me out. Hope this helps!

Congrats!!! I got 265 questions as well and passed too!

I graduated May 14th, took a 4 day review course the following week, took about 11 days off to have some fun, then and studied consistantly starting on June 3rd tilk test day on June 15th...took two days during that time. I do better when I am cramming for stuff rather than long term studying.

I think everyones experiences with Kaplan are different. I used Kaplan and HURST, but mainly focused on Kaplan...I averaged late 50s on all the question trainers. I took my NCLEX on June 15, 2011 and got 265 questions and passed. Kaplans questions are what NCLEX questions are like, so by taking the tests, I was getting myself in that mode to answer application type questions. I only did certain sections on the HURST part because I was running out of time...(I had to hurry up and take my test before I started my job). But from what I hear and my own experience, I think HURST is a great tool, as well. I jus wouldnt rely on that 5th day question stuff in the packet.

Nurse Heather, how many questions did you get on your second attempt? I also took mine on 6-15-11 and got 265 questions and passed. However, I did not do the trick because I wouldnt be able to handle something like that...esp with me not knowing if it was accurate or not lol.

You should try Kaplan...the questions are similar and they really do help! Good luck!

Thanks again, everyone! aredenyf: My mom actually gve me that verse to read the night before my test and I fell in love with it! And I have had several of my friends say Kaplan is the best thing as far as you getting you ready to answer the questions and I have had some (who still passed the NCLEX) say Kaplan didn't help them. That decision tree is horrible. While doing my Kaplan review course, my instructor said way too many times, "Well, students, the decision tree wont work on this question!" So the only thing I took from that was the "assess before implement" rule. pitxurri19: You should go on a set a date and work towards that day and plan out your study days. I graduated in May and changed my test date 5 times because of anxiety...its just best to go on and get it over with. My motivation for finally picking a test date was the expiration date on my temp license...I knew I had to go on and take the test, so in case I failed, i would still have time to retake it before my temp license expired. If yall have any questions, please feel free to ask me! :) And good luck to you all!