HI.. I just took my board and i passed.... i had abt 116 questions.... I i used Kaplan, NCBSN( NCSBN Learning Extension . NCLEX preparation . Continuing Education for Nurses . Nursing Faculty Education).I paid abt $70. for a 5 wks acces to their practice questions .and the saunders PN book. all at the same time. you have to create quality time to study. They all teach you the same topics that the state boards want , but ask you different topics , and this gives you multiple ideas as to how to deal with the topics. The most impotant thing i noticed for me is that, You as an individual have to know it your stuff, and have a basic understanding of the topics. the Nclex is not a straight forward Exam. they want you to be able to understand the topics and pick an answer. Dont be in a hurry to pick an answer. Do a lot of test/practice questions and believe in your self Finally, PRAY to God to help you concentrate while you study and on the day of the test. The Exam in EASY if you know what you are doing. Good LUCK