What is passing for Kaplan?? 60 or 65??

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Hi. I have read a number of different replies... 65 is passing, over 60 is passing, and so forth.

I got 62 percent on both Trainer 6 and 7. The Kaplan book says aim for over 60. OK.. I did. But other posters on the board have said 65 is passing.

Which is it?? I am kinda worried as I take my NCLEX tomorrow.

THANKS! Epona

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

I was told 65 and up on the QTs and 60 and up on QBank tests is considered passing. And from both all the threads here as well as talking to my friends who took Kaplan...the scores don't really mean a thing in the end when you take that test :(

Good luck tomorrow!

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I heard through the notorious grapevine that passing kaplan at 60- 65% is what you aim for. But honestly, I was hitting low 50-60's. I felt crushed and for awhile internalized that I knew NOTHING! I finally had someone tell me that I need to rely on my nursing knowledge, build my confidence back up, and stop stressing. You know what...They were right. By the time I finished studying for the two weeks with both Kaplan and ATI, I walked in to Pearsonvue, fairly calm, and ready to tackle the test. And passed!

Relax, let your mind open and don't let those silly questions destroy your confidence! :) You know the knowledge, you just have to apply it! I've got faith in everyone!!! :))

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Specializes in PCU/ICU Resident.

They want you to aim for at least 65% on all the QBank questions, as well as QTrainers 1-5. For QTrainers 6-7, you aim for at least 60%.

Out of the 75 questions I had on the NCLEX, I think I had 2 questions that were pretty much identical to the QBank questions! Good luck tomorrow!!!

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THANK YOU!! That makes me feel REALLY GOOD for tomorrow! I needed that clarification!!

I got 62 on both Trainer 6 and 7, so I guess I am good then. They say Trainer 7 is most like NCLEX and I got over 60. Yahoo! :rotfl:

Thanks again for clarifying!! :D Have a great night!!

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may i ask how effective the Kaplan Qbank is? i took the kaplan complete international course on may 2008 and the qbank access expired on mar 09. i haven't even started on the qbank because cali bon took a long time releasing my authorization to test. i have scheduled my exam on aug 09 and was wondering if it's worth buying the qbank for $300. i bought the saunders book w/ cd and plan to focus reviewing the entire book. i've learned that alot of people passed the nclex the first time by just reviewing the saunders cover to cover.

so, do you think i should spend another $300 on the Qbank to ensure i pass??

thanks!

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So far, I have found Kaplan to be helpful. We will see in the end though. I take boards today and will let you know how it turned out. :D

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hi epona.. thanks for your note.. goodluck on your exam! and pls dont forget to give me a feedback. god bless.

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I am very happy to report I HAVE PASSED and I AM A RN!!! :w00t:

I used BOTH Hurst and Kaplan. Hurst was a great and simple content review and Kaplan was really good with breaking down the questions. If you can, I know it is a lot, but I recommend BOTH. Good luck!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Congrats

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Thank you kindly!! :redpinkhe

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