Hi everyone! :)I am about to start my final semester (YAY!) and will be graduating in December.I was just wondering when you all started studying (before graduation, after graduation...) and for how long you studied/how long you waited to take the NCLEX after graduation.Also wondering if you consider the Kaplan program worth all the $$$$$ Thank you all!Oh and one more thing! Is there anything specific anyone recommends to make sure to focus on?
RN403, BSN, RN 1 Article; 1,068 Posts Aug 2, 2014 I started studying after graduation. School was more than enough to worry about for me...didn't need the added work. I studied a little over a month prior to taking boards. Some people say they studied for 2 weeks- some 2 months. It all depends on when you feel "comfortable" enough to take the exam. I studied until I felt "ready" and then scheduled my exam. The week of my exam I completed the Lacharity workbook (highly recommend that one!). I've heard great things about Kaplan. It's great for test-taking strategies. If you feel you lack content Hurst might be the better choice.I would focus on what you feel are your weak areas and do as many Qs as you can prior to your exam. Good Luck!
LOVINLIFE14 29 Posts Aug 3, 2014 I started after graduation. I took Hurst and Kaplan. I read my Hurst (content) book 4 times and did some questions on Kaplan (strategy).
