Published Jul 15, 2012
_hellonurse
12 Posts
HELLO!
Like a lot of people here, I wanted share my NCLEX story! I just wanted to give hope to some of you, especially those who are using Kaplan! My scores for kaplan were: QT1: 47% QT2: 47% QT3: 43% QT4: 48% QT5: 57% QT6: 57% QT7: 63% Overall Qbank: 54% As you can see, my scores weren't all that great! In QT1-4 I was just doing questions and reviewing the wrong answers, as you can see my scores really sucked. I then decided to change my strategy and began to view content (I watched the videos that Kaplan has ---> pharmacology and physiological adaptation). After that my scores on both the QT and Qbank began to go up! However, I only got a 70% once on Qbank and my scores really just stayed in the upper 50%. Again, even though my scores weren't the highest, I felt like I had studied enough and felt confident in taking the exam!
I just want to say trryy not to be discouraged if your scores aren't the best. Just study and go over them and understand the rationale. I passed the NCLEX with 75 questions, and honestly, I felt the exam was easier than Kaplan. I only got about 8-10 SATA and the rest were multiple choice. I was worried because I always heard people getting about 20 SATA, so a part of me felt that I may not have passed. Don't let the number of SATAs or even the # of questions you get discourage you (I know a couple of friends who got all 265 and passed!!). Just TRUST yourself and the knowledge that you have .. I mean you made it through nursing school!! Go in with confidence, YOU CAN DO IT!
Good luck to all of those who are still studying!!
*** I studied three weeks before my exam. 6 days/week 6hrs/day (It succckeed!!) Kaplan was the only source I used. I did about 50-150 questions/day. ***
Ellisjc0507
88 Posts
Your post is a blessing in disguise!!! I have been using Kaplan as a study tool for my NCLEX-RN preparation. I am scheduled to take the exam on the 22nd of this month and I have been thinking of changing my test date because of my low question trainer scores (1-49%,2-51%, 3-50%, 4-51%, 5-57%, 6-57% and 7-57%. I also did 100% of the Qbank and have a cumulative score of 62%. After reading your post I think I am going to keep my test date. Thank you for the encouragement!! Congrats and God bless you as you look for a job :)
NurseMaricel
39 Posts
Congratulations! Im scheduled next month. Thanks to the super slow process of njbon that took me 60 days to get my ATT.
You're welcome! You're going to be finnee!!! I think Kaplan is a GREAT resource and it really prepares you for the NCLEX!! GOOD LUCK & THANKS (:
THANK YOU! GOOD luck to you!!
gitargrl24
9 Posts
Thank you so much for your posting. My scores are very similar and my test date is the 30th. I was nervous about it being so soon but your post is very encouraging. Thanks again!