studying for boards

emily_rn_03 · Jan 21, 2004

I definitely think Kaplan is the most comparable to NCLEX style questions for the most part. However, I also had some factual type questions on the NCLEX. I used the Mosby comprehensive book also to help me prepare for the boards too. That is beneficial to help you review everything. The best thing to do is to answer as many questions as possible and also look at the rationale because that will also help you understand the why's.

Good luck!

georgia peaches · Jan 21, 2004

I agree that the Kaplan book/CD is excellent.

In an informal study group through levels 2-4, we all used the Lippincott NCLEX review questions to study for exams (since the book is arranged by content).

I found the Lippincott questions to be more difficult that the NCLEX exam was in reality, which was a good thing in my opinion.

I sat for the exam last Saturday, and the questions were nearly identical in form to those found in all of the NCLEX study guides.

Hope this helps!

John

Red251078 · Jan 22, 2004

I also graduated in Dec. and just took my boards on Tues...and found out I passed today! :)

When I studied I used Frye's 3000 Nursing Bullets to brush up on important nsg. facts! I also used Saunder's Q & A Review w/CD and the Kaplan tests on their CD. They told us at Kaplan we should do between 3000-7000 questions. Who does 7000 questions.....I don't know??!! :rolleyes:

I'm sure you'll do GREAT on the NCLEX! Study some everyday to keep the material fresh in your mind....but don't get burnt out! Best of luck!!!

obnurse2004 · Jan 27, 2004

Thank you all for your support. I now have an actual date to take the boards and I am nervous. I am taking practice tests and using my Kaplan book.

Thanks.

JacelRN, BSN, RN · Feb 3, 2004

Hello Obnurs

When is your date to test so we can pray for you?

God Bless,

JacelRN