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The NCLEX is the final step for us nursing students and it's one that we all dread. It was all I could think about for the month and a half that I had to prepare. I used Kaplan throughout this study process, my school required me to buy Kaplan so I went to the class in addition to using all of the tools online. I did about half of the Q-bank questions and all of the question trainers. I averaged a 58% on the Q-bank questions and a 57% on the Question trainers. Obviously I didn't get that elusive 65 every time but you can still be successful if you don't. The most important thing that I did throughout my studying was to master the decision tree. I tried to use it on every question and it helps you figure out the answer when you have no clue what the answer is (which lets be honest is often). If you can't take the class, buy the Kaplan book at the book store. They do a wonderful job at preparing you for what to expect and will make the NCLEX seem a lot less daunting. And don't be discouraged if you don't do well on a quiz every now and then. It's normal and totally ok. Prepare, learn how to answer the questions with the decision tree, do a lot of questions, and don't forget to relax and enjoy yourself every now and then. You can pass the NCLEX in 75 questions too :) Good luck everybody!!!