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You are very welcome, chris21sn. Good luck! You got this!

Hi, I used both programs so I can speak a little about each. I will caution that (and you probably know this, but) everybody studies/learns differently so my particulars might no apply to you. Nevertheless, I found Kaplan to be question technique-heavy. The class was helpful, but this was also geared around questions. That being said, if your (content) foundation is lacking, knowing how to answer questions won't matter, if you don't have a solid knowledge base. I completed the entire q-bank and scored at/above the recommended scores and was still not successful on the NCLEX. I believe I was able to score well, because I adapted to their question style. The second time, I used U-world and I feel that this was better preparation for me. The program is laid out so you can easily choose topics that you want to focus on. You can also change the modes: timed/untimed in either tutor or non-tutor mode. The look greatly resembles the NCLEX, so when I sat for boards the second time, I felt at-ease. Additionally, the available question types resemble those on the NCLEX. Not only are there SATA, but diagrams, calculations, etc., as well, which are similar to those on the NCLEX. Questions are also difficult on both Kaplan and U-World, which is recommended. Lastly, the price of U-world is much more digestable than Kaplan. I am biased because I passed using U-World, in addition to Saunders, Hurst, PGA by Lacharity, and Alternate Format by Lippincott. Final thoughts? If you feel comfortable with your core data, and need help with techniques for answering questions, use Kaplan. If you need a question bank and want a program that mimics boards closely, go with U-World. If you don't feel comfortable, brush up on your those skills first. There is usually a free trial available. Check out their FB page, https://www.facebook.com/uworldnclex/ Again this is particular to my case and is not a blanket statement for everyone. Many have used Kaplan and passed, just not me. Let me know if you have any questions. Mike

I served in the Air Force as a Nuclear Launch Officer. I separated after 8 years, joined the Air National Guard, in which my unit conducts satellite operations. I started nursing school when I switched to the Guard, graduated in May 2015 and passed my NCLEX on 28 Oct 2015. I'm excited to start this new career! Cheers!