Took the Kaplans Diagnostic got 62

[ORDC]

I am a new member, though I have used allnurses in the past for the great information posted on here. Nurses truly are giving individuals as indicative by the answers provided by members on here.

Anyways, I am starting a Kaplan's course tomorrow and took the Diagnostic portion today and got a 62. This after I have studied a lot from various sources. Though I am at currently at the phase of my studying where I am now concentrating and solely focusing on test questions. Hence why I am starting Kaplan's.

I have to admit, I feel something is wrong with me for the 62, especially after all the studying I have done. It is so frustrating, especially seeing questions with terms and procedures I have not even heard of! Let alone I have to answer those questions!?

62. Is it a poor score? A fair score? I am about to take my school's Hesi exit exam in about 3 weeks and I have to pass that to qualify for the NCLEX. I am extremely nervous now and would like to know should I postpone my upcoming exam if I can?

Any responses would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

[SopranoKris, MSN, RN, NP]

Is this the Kaplan NCLEX diagnostic? We were told as long as the score is 65 or above in the diagnostic and 60 or above in the trainers, then we've got >90% chance of passing NCLEX.

Remember, NCLEX isn't about getting a "high score". It's about answering the majority of your questions that are above the passing line correctly. If you're at a 62 and aren't yet done with nursing school, you'll be fine.

[ORDC]

Thanks for the reply.

To clarify, I am taking the Kaplans to take the HESI. I am done with the academic portion of my program, and I am on the verge of completing the clinicals.

I have been using yourbestgrade website, and I feel my grades are not up to par, reason for doing Kaplans. Seems there is so much I do not know still. Reading questions that look so unfamiliar about topics I am fairly certain we did not even touch upon in school have me very concerned as I am set to take the HESI in about 3 weeks.

My understanding is if I do well on the HESI, the NCLEX will be much less difficult, reason it is the exit exam.