Survey:self Study Vs. Review Center

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which One Is The Best Method Used To Study For The Nclex-rn Exam?

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Both. Self study with review from center like Kaplan:)

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Specializes in NICU.

I guess it depends on how you test and whether you are able to study on your own or you need a bit more structure.

I test fine and didn't use a study center; they're expensive and I figured I didn't need it. I am also a pretty good self-starter when it comes to school stuff--usually :rolleyes:.

Some of my classmates who struggled a bit on tests used a study program and it worked well for them. Some of them took it over the break before the last semester started and that seemed to work very well.

Honestly, a lot of the NCLEX test is being able to understand how they want you to answer the questions. It wasn't so much based on knowledge.

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I guess it depends on how you test and whether you are able to study on your own or you need a bit more structure.

I test fine and didn't use a study center; they're expensive and I figured I didn't need it. I am also a pretty good self-starter when it comes to school stuff--usually :rolleyes:.

Some of my classmates who struggled a bit on tests used a study program and it worked well for them. Some of them took it over the break before the last semester started and that seemed to work very well.

Honestly, a lot of the NCLEX test is being able to understand how they want you to answer the questions. It wasn't so much based on knowledge.

what study programs did they use

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Specializes in NICU.
what study programs did they use

I think they used Kaplan. A bunch of them took the classes together and learned a lot and had fun at the same time :D.

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I think they used Kaplan. A bunch of them took the classes together and learned a lot and had fun at the same time :D.

Oh, cool Thanks

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Specializes in PCU - Stepdown.

I say both! I also did very well in nusrsing school. However, this does not necessarily prepare you for NCLEX. As has been said before, it is a test that is half based on your knowledge and the other half is understanding how this test works. I took the Kaplan Complete course, so I attended their class and studied on my own. It worked for me, I passed in 75 questions :wink2:

Good luck to you!

And.... if you have a job lined up already check into reimbursement. My hospital reimburses for Kaplan once you've passed the NCLEX.

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I did well in school but found it difficult to deal with test taking stress, so I used a combination of self study aids. I went through the ATI NCLEX prep course and supplemented that with Saunders, Nursing Made Easy NCLEX review, and Kaplan's How to take the NCLEX. My rationale being that the more I prepared the less likely it would be for nerves to get the best of me. It worked somewhat, I did remain focused on the exam but still left feeling like I was going to throw up and like my brain was mush. I had a total of 75 questions and I'm now waiting for my results.

Carmen

BTW some of my classmated did take the Kaplan review. It worked for them, too expensive for me

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I guess it depends on how you test and whether you are able to study on your own or you need a bit more structure.

I test fine and didn't use a study center; they're expensive and I figured I didn't need it. I am also a pretty good self-starter when it comes to school stuff--usually :rolleyes:.

Some of my classmates who struggled a bit on tests used a study program and it worked well for them. Some of them took it over the break before the last semester started and that seemed to work very well.

Honestly, a lot of the NCLEX test is being able to understand how they want you to answer the questions. It wasn't so much based on knowledge.

i agree

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