Stopped at 86 questions and got the "good pop up"

[FutureNurseChelle]

Hello everyone, I took the NCLEX today and it stopped at 86 questions first try..I tried PVT and got the good pop up! I'm still in disbelief because I felt like I guessed in half of those questions.

Anyway, I wanted to share my experience because I know before I took the NCLEX I was panicking about what to study and how to prepare. And I would stalk this website to get some advice and read peoples stories..

The only study material I used was Kaplan on demand. I completed all Q trainers and 93% of the Qbank average at 62%, I also download NCLEX RN Mastery app on my iPhone, and the handy 35 page study guide. I did about 150-200 questions in the beginning and then towards the last week I did only 50-75 except for the QT 7. Here's my following Kaplan scores. It's not that high but it goes to show you it's possible.. And it's doable. Believe in yourself, pray, and have a positive attitude that YOU can also pass.

Diagnostic test: 53%

QT 1: 51%

QT 2: 60%

QT 3: 46% ( did this right after QT 2 over did it lol)

QT 4: 54%

QT 5: 55%

QT 6: 56%

QT 7: 55%

Readiness: 59%

If you have questions pls feel free to ask. Last advice I would like to give is. Don't skip a day without doing questions. Whether it's on your PC or phone.. Even if it's just 25-30 questions.. Keep the momentum going.. You can do it too! Believe in yourself and pray.

[FutureNurseChelle]

Oh and just to add I also used Lacharity PDA.. I completed 18 chapters.. I averaged about in the 50s and 80s on the chapter test.

[bijoutRN, ADN, BSN, LPN, RN]

How well do you think Kaplan prepared you!!! CONGRTS!!!!!!!!

[FutureNurseChelle]

I think they prepared me really well. I don't think I would have passed if it weren't for Kaplan. Test taking strategies helped tremendously.