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Hey Thanks. It sounds like you are doing great in Kaplan, I do know that the first three exams are more recall/ recognition. Anything after 4 has a very good amount of above the passing line questions. which are the ones that are going to get you that licence analysis and application. My Kaplan instructor said to aim for 60-65% on these tests. But don't go crazy trying to finish all of these exams, i have colleagues that only did the first three and passed, it all comes down to how well you can apply what you know. Also as for me after finishing Q7 i was drained and I decided that I was done with questions, at a given point i was just focused on finishing the Q bank, but I decided to stay back, go over content and call it quits. I stopped questions 2 or 3 days before the exam. I wish you and your husband the best, good luck!

Hello People, This is my first post but I wanted to share my experience with Kaplan and the NCLEX. first and foremost let me tell you that I took my NCLEX this week and passed with 75 questions on my first try, now let me tell you what i did to prepare. I graduated mid May 2015, and by June 1st I was already back on campus for a Hesi live review paid by my school. At the end of that week we took a computerized simulation similar to the NCLEX. This test had a minimum of 85 questions, and the most i heard was 180, mine shut off at 85 and I passed that. Then I took a week off, and the following week I was doing Kaplan classroom course. That week for almost 7- 8 hours a day all we did was practice questions. I personally thought it was helpful. Then I did the 7 Q trainers, Readiness test, and around 50% Qbank here are my results for that Diagnostics= 16.1% ( I missed over 100 questions, I wasn't interested and ended it very soon) Readiness: 65.0% Q 1= 66.7% Q 2= 58.7% Q 3= 54.0% Q 4= 65.3% Q 5= 60.0% Q 6= 61.5% Q 7 = 57.4% Q bank I did around 50% with an average of 61.0% (there are a few outliers, as I let some of my non nursing friends take a few nursing tests, and they failed miserably lol.) I watched a few basic comfort content videos which helped, as that is one of my weak points. 0_o. I do have to say that I definitely went over content as this is vital for me. Through out nursing school I found that I did't do as well when I was doing questions and no content. I got frustrated because i just kept answering questions memorizing rationales and not understanding. At least for me I know that if I truly understand the patho physiology of let say Diabetes, I was able to figure the questions out by going over it in my head and picturing what's going on in the body and what can that caused. So for me practice questions was the last step in my studying. So for the NCLEX I used my nursing school PowerPoints, notes & youtube videos ( because I'm a highly visual person and that's how I learn.) I recommend Nucleus Medical Media for visuals. I didn't have an specific well elaborated study plan, but I did managed to cover all major areas. One day i did questions, the next i reviewed content, the next both. Etc.. I didn't use the Kaplan decision tree, because it takes too long, and to be honest I never really got the whole thing. Whenever I used the tree I got it wrong, I left it at the back of my mind and used it when I was completely clue less. As for the NCLEX it self I must say I was terrified while taking this test, as I got a hand full of Alzheimer questions ( the one disease I didn't go over, is the one I was being tested the most on), Also half of my exam was select all that apply, they were in ever subject you can think of, from meds, peds, ICP, OB, Infection control, management, restrains, Alzheimer, Alzheimer, wait did I mentioned Alzheimer!!. Any way, it was hard I wont lie, and the 48 hour wait for your results, is the worst agony ever. During this time I played so many different scenarios in my head, questions slowly come to your mind and you realize what a mistake you made, you doubt your self. But stay calm, at the end you will pass, hopefully.This is very long I know, but hope it helps someone in the future or now idk. by the way kaplan does help, very similar to the NCLEX.. Also my kaplan account is active until the end of August, I know this is an expensive program so I'm willing to share my login with who ever emails me first. [email protected] (I know hotmail so outdated but it gets the job done .. Good luck every one.

1) to complete the nursing pre requisites it can take between 2-4 semesters. this is because these classes have pre-requisites, are not easy and you need a grade of B or better to be considered for the program. some people apply to the program before completing all of the pre-requisites, so it looks like it didn't take them long to get in, but i honestly don't think is a good idea. if is bad to take micro and anatomy together, then imagine taking micro and NU101, that's a suicide. so advice finish all of your pre requisites before applying. 2) I don't remember having a hard time getting a spot at any of these pre-requisites. 3) no there is no pre- requisite major, most students are in liberal arts. personally i had health science as a major. 4) i don't know what credits you are talking about, but pre-requisites and nursing courses should be enough for your major. 5) as for the NLN pre-admission exam (pax) they want 100, they might take a 95 or so, but to be honest everyone i know got above 100. they also want a percentile of above 50% in all subjects. 6) i don't know exact numbers but the fall has like 100 or less seats ( because of the evening classes) and over 900 applicants, spring has less seats because evening is not offered, and alot of applicants 7) if you don't get in, you can try the following semester but i think you will have to remain being a qcc student, if not change majors, or fishing your associates and maybe try another school. 8) oh yes! they do interviews, dress well they look at that. don't show up in sweat pants they don't like that. 9) i think everyone has its methods to deal with stress, just don't forget to breathe, breathe! one problem at a time, and find a group of people who are doing the same, the support from someone that knows what your going through will be very helpful 10) i think if you know in advance that you are going to fail then yes drop it and try again, i do believe you can switch the grade you got ex A&P 1 for A&p2 i really don't know how that works but look at it. The pre-requisites are listed on the website but is English 101,102 & u have to take a speech placement and be exempt from taking remedial speech. Psychology , and human growth and development A&P 1, AND 2 Microbiology, (math or sociology i don't really know what they want now, but i took both when i was doing mine) Clinical sequence NU101, NU102, NU201 (writing intensive), NU202, & NU204 (writing intensive) all with a C or better. you can only repeat one clinical class and it can't be NU101 unless you can prove to the department that there is a very,very good reason of why you failed. you also need CPR but don't take it until you are ready to apply, the card has an expiration date and you need it since your first clinical day until you graduate. as tips first the acceptance to the program is a package, they literally look at everything not only your grades but what classes you took with them, ex: if John Doe got A's in all of his pre-requisites but he either took the class alone or with yoga, and Jane Doe got a B but took that class with micro or English, etc.. Jane Doe will have a better chance at getting it. they look at your Pax, if you work or not, your interview is a huge part as well, so everything counts. i will suggest attending Nursing advisement not the general school advisement, and information sections these dates are usually posted on the nursing department's website, so keep checking. like i already said fall has more seats than spring, and i will recommend taking all the pre- requisites before applying. another thing plan ahead for your bachelors, most programs RN-BSN want statistics, and chemistry. just do your best, you sound like you know what you are doing, and show interest, you will be fine. best of luck.