uWORLD

Hiya!

I've used uWorld as well and it's helped a lot. I'd honestly say... don't focus on your averages yet ? You know that uWorld averages you out based on what other users get; however, it doesn't differentiate on whether or not someone timed their questions, etc. Someone could've also been using their notes and answering those questions. A user could even re-do previously incorrect questions which means they'd score higher. Therefore, the percentages now could be skewed.

When using uWorld, focus on the rationales. For the questions you get wrong, write them down and review them. Then when you're in review mode prior to your NCLEX, aim to re-do those questions, making sure you understand the rationale behind it. This is when I would say focus on your percentages BECAUSE your percentages (not your averages) are a great measurement in determining if you've understood the material.

By doing that, I was able to go from a uWorld "Low Passing" chance to a "Very High Chance" of passing.

Please let me know if I can help you more!

I did Uworld exclusively too and was discouraged with my low scores. But the most important thing is to remediate and go back and make up tests of questions you got wrong. It's important to understand why you got them wrong and learn from them. The scores are not really important because when you start to remediate, you are getting higher scores because you are familiar with those questions already and usually get them right the second time around (see how that can mess up your averages?)

I would do 50 questions (all mixed up) and then I would go back and read each rational of both my correct and incorrect questions. NCLEX wants to make sure you are a SAFE practitioner. It's impossible to know everything

I got a "low chance of passing" 15% the week before my exam on the exam indicator. But I was diligent in going back on my questions and remediating. I passed! Good luck!

On 1/12/2020 at 2:29 PM, _Cecilia_ said:

Hiya!

I've used uWorld as well and it's helped a lot. I'd honestly say... don't focus on your averages yet ? You know that uWorld averages you out based on what other users get; however, it doesn't differentiate on whether or not someone timed their questions, etc. Someone could've also been using their notes and answering those questions. A user could even re-do previously incorrect questions which means they'd score higher. Therefore, the percentages now could be skewed.

When using uWorld, focus on the rationales. For the questions you get wrong, write them down and review them. Then when you're in review mode prior to your NCLEX, aim to re-do those questions, making sure you understand the rationale behind it. This is when I would say focus on your percentages BECAUSE your percentages (not your averages) are a great measurement in determining if you've understood the material.

By doing that, I was able to go from a uWorld "Low Passing" chance to a "Very High Chance" of passing.

Please let me know if I can help you more!

Hi, how do you change your level of passing? does it change based on doing more practice questions?!

2 minutes ago, nurse.lexi said:

Hi, how do you change your level of passing? does it change based on doing more practice questions?!

My apologies for not clarifying!

The "Level of Passing" that I was referring to were my grades after completing uWorld's Assessments. I paid for two assessments, so after my first assessment (75 questions, timed like the actual exam) I scored a "Low Chance of Passing." After my second assessment (also 75 questions, timed) I scored a "Very High Chance of Passing."

Also, these grades are separate from your practice questions.

Please let me know if you have any further questions!

Thank you so much for clarifying. My test is in two weeks. I just took my first assessment and scored "Borderline" Did you do more practice questions in between your two assessments? Do you think its worth purchasing a second assessment?

Thanks for the help & insight!!

14 minutes ago, nurse.lexi said:

Thank you so much for clarifying. My test is in two weeks. I just took my first assessment and scored "Borderline" Did you do more practice questions in between your two assessments? Do you think its worth purchasing a second assessment?

Thanks for the help & insight!!

It's no problem. I took my first assessment prior to any practicing to see where I needed to practice more. I practiced more prior to my second assessment.

For me, I worried so much about how well I'd do on the exam, and I used the assessment as a way to ease that anxiety. If you feel that you won't be in the same position, I suggest practicing those questions you got wrong, making sure that you understand the rationales. Aim for about 80% correct when doing practice questions to determine if you understand the rationales well.

And no problem ?