Should I take the NCLEX Sooner?

[nurse12345678]

Hello,

I graduated from nursing school about 2 weeks ago and have just completed the week long Kaplan course. I was originally planning to take the NCLEX at the end of June but I now feel as though I want to take it sooner. My Kaplan scores have been ok 51% on the Diagnostic and around 52% on question trainer 1-4. I haven't taken many Q banks but the Kaplan program was built into my schooling. Kaplan created an individualized plan for me that included 4 week of vigorous study. However my readiness exam score was 64%, I feel as though I learned a lot at the course and I am afraid that I might loose what I learned if I wait to long. My though was to take the test a week from now and only study for a week. And I am feeling pumped and confident right now. Is this a good idea? What are down sides (I do not have job lined up yet)?

Thank you for you advise

[scaredsilly, BSN, RN]

Personally, I would be afraid to rush it. But, everyone is different and perhaps you are ready.

If you did Kaplan live, you should have an instructor who you can contact with questions....Kaplan has a vested interest in seeing you pass, I'm sure she will advise you correctly.

[BeachsideRN, ASN]

I would. But that's because I need the extra adrenaline rush to help me test. I'm afraid I would lose momentum and not "study" well the next 4 weeks. Once I feel ready I would do it.

[Dressagern]

I did exactly the same thing…I took the Kaplan and was suggested to wait the 3 weeks and study using the kaplan plan…but I felt ready and fresh from just graduating, so I figured I would give it a try and see what happened! If I didn't pass….that would tell me that I need to study more! Took it..got 75 questions…passed…..but everyone is different. I was scoring high 60 and 70's on my Kaplan stuff.

[guest699183]

I am glad I took mine as soon as I could to get it out of the way. I performed well in my program and I received good scores on ATI. I passed with 75 questions.

I say go ahead and take it rather than waiting until the end of June

[FinallyanRN2015]

If you feel confident , then take the test now.. I scheduled my test for \10 days after graduation because the waiting to take it was just going to make me more anxious.