Review centers vs Self review

[cherrybee]

Anyone wanna share their experiences?

Is it really worth enrolling in a review center and spend $$$ to pass the nclex? Or self review works as well?

[BeccaznRN, RN]

I believe this is highly dependent on the person. I did very well in school and opted to skip formal and costly reviews - passed NCLEX on the first attempt in 75 questions. I have also taken certification exams and have passed without formal review sessions as well. However, if a student struggled with exams in school, these reviews may prove to be very valuable.

if you are a rockstar with exams in nursing school, you will probably do well with studying on your own. If you are struggling or have test anxiety, take the review session.

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

If you studied and did well in a US school it can go either way, especially since over. 85% of US educated nurses pass the NCLEX on first attempt.

If an IEN you likely need a review targeted for IENs as internationally educated nurses have a dismal pass rate of

This is true for NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN

[SoCalJulia]

I would first recommend that you try on ur own by devoting so many hours a day to study and see how it goes. If you buy the review books and you don't get much wrong or you understand there explanations than it would be a huge waste of money to go to a review center. But if you find a lot confusing or you realize it's over ur head than a review may be a good idea. Best of luck!!

[Natasha A., CNA, LVN]

I believe in focusing on test taking strategies/tricks, (most of these exams are standardized critical thinking test format) having a study buddy and create self test questions similar to the exam, you should be fine. Repetition and active learning :)