Torn between NCLEX books for study??

[crey29]

I'm repeating first semester in the nursing program & biggest trouble were the questions on our test (nclex style). When I went over the questions again it felt as if I was not understanding what they were trying to ask me. I was advised to get a few NCLEX review books and test my self to get used to the style of questions. Does anyone have any good suggestions on any books that can help a 1st semester student?? Thank you

[ohcomeon]

Saunders is the best one IMO.

[njgrl622]

Saunders 5th ed....best one out there.

[queenjulie, RN]

I agree with the others--Saunders is actually a required textbook for our nursing program, and most people seem to really like it and find it helpful.

[labvalues]

I have Hogan's Comprehensive Review NCLEX-RN and I find it to be very helpful. Also, ATI has a RN NCLEX app that is available on the iPhone/iPod and I think on Android phones, too.

Other than that, practice, practice, practice and good luck!

[LuxAeternaRN]

Agree with above posters. Saunders 5th Ed. is great! You can also go sit at Barnes&Noble and look at several different books. I found having a variety of NCLEX books made me think of the subject matter in different ways. It helps because even if you study a question, it can always be asked in a different way.

[Pneumothorax, BSN, RN]

im gonna have to agree. Saunders 5th Ed.

i use it to study for tests in class and it helps tremendously!

[crey29]

thanks everyone for your ideas it helped alot

[Moogie]

Some texts have workbooks with NCLEX-type questions or might have these questions on the CD or website that accompany the book.

You could also ask your advisor for some help in test-taking.

Good luck!

[MN-Nurse, ASN, RN]

Saunders 5th ed....best one out there.

Agreed. Read and re-read the strategy section in the beginning before every semeter and before taking the NCLEX.