is Saunders the best guide for passing nclex?

BoboNurse · Mar 6, 2010

if you are taking the nclex rn- then saunders is a good book....

ok2bme · Mar 7, 2010

I prefer Hurst. But I am an auditory learner. I just find it harder to study by reading, I have to muster all the motivation I have to get started. Also, with books I felt like I was memorizing facts, Hurst gives some facts, but focuses on why and the rationale, which makes it easier for me to make loose connections and connect the dots. Best of luck!!!

SomedayGirl · Mar 24, 2010

Goldengirl22,

Is Hurst a website or book? I have heard all about Saunders and Kaplan, but not Hurst. Could you enlighten me??

Gold2010 · Mar 24, 2010

Just to avoid confusion for others...there is only one NCLEX-RN. There is no diploma, ASN, BSN, MSN version of the test.

thats good to avoid confusion for others. good job.

lei7 · Jul 1, 2010

I LOVE the Saunders. Wish I had bought it to use as study guide during nursing school!

I used this book to study for NCLEX and passed with 75 questions.

LuvPedsNrsg · Jul 1, 2010

KAPLAN!!! I just took the NCLEX this morning and according to the pop-up I passed, but when I get the official results and says I didn't pass I'll change my mind...

anyway, here's why I like Kaplan after taking the exam: the questions are HARDER on kaplan. When I was taking the NCLEX it was easy to weed out at least 2 options. Also, the book that kaplan provides is great because its to the point and following along with the online videos provides a good content review.

I also took Virtual ATI. This program provides an instructor that guides you through the review process. It's time consuming but helpful. The review is also tailored to meet your needs and improve your weaknesses. The instructor also gives a 'green light' when he/she feels the student is ready to take it, which is reassuring.

Take both! I finished in 1 hr 15 min 75 questions!