Where can I find a practice CAT exam?

californiaboy · Feb 17, 2013

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Can someone please help me find a practice CAT NCLEX exam? I need it because I hope to sit for my exam in March. Help me, please.

I'm looking for one too.

cherribonbon · Feb 17, 2013

There is a website, but you would have to pay.

californiaboy · Feb 17, 2013

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There is a website, but you would have to pay.

What's it called?

Nurse Neddie · Feb 17, 2013

there is a website But you would have to pay.

Please what's the site or name

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Feb 17, 2013

You can sign up for Kaplan and get one of their complimentary assessment tests for free. NCSBN offers a review with sample questions. Price varies based on the time you access the course. (NCSBN Learning Extension NCSBN is the creator of the NCLEX).

As far as a "mock" NCLEX exam with computerized adaptive testing, the CAT system is rather complex, so the best you will find is sample questions. The preparatory programs will not adjust the questions based on your response to the previous questions, like the formal NCLEX. If you have good test-taking strategies (these can be learned/developed by utilizing the right resources for your needs, remember to figure out what the question is asking and how to figure out the best answer from the choices) and strong content (primary material and concepts that are minimum competency for a nurse that you should have built up during nursing school) you will have the tools to be successful.

You can find the NCSBN learning extension information here: NCSBN Learning Extension. NCLEX preparation. Continuing Education for Nurses. Nursing Faculty Education

The test plans for NCLEX and other information to help you prepare for the NCLEX are found here; https://www.NCSBN.org/NCLEX.htm (on the right under essential resources for NCLEX are links for the test plan, candidate bulletin, information about CAT, and faqs)

For free Kaplan resources: Pass the NCLEX Guaranteed or Your Money Back | Kaplan Nursing (on the bottom right, it says "attend a free event." Put in your ZIP code. Most are online seminars & practice tests. But be aware that you may receive contact from Kaplan due to using their free resources. However, I think it's not a big issue as it is their product that many have found success with.)

Good luck.

freckels65 · Feb 17, 2013

Nurse Neddie said:

Can someone please help me find a practice CAT NCLEX exam? I need it because I hope to sit for my exam in March. Help me, please.

Here is a site I found: http://www.cengagesites.com/academic/?site=5477

stephanie11 · Feb 18, 2013

There are too MANY NCLEX resources that people are claiming help them pass; while some are saying it is worthless, some are saying it is just like the NCLEX exam, blah blah. MYoucan buys all of the NCLEX resources in this world and still fails. Most of these companies want to make money. I could publish a book called NCLEX, GUARANTEED TO PASS and hire people to review the book. My thing is, everyone is an individual; what works for one might not work for another. Failing is depression, but it keeps you more robust, motivated, and having faith that no matter what, I am going to make it. For example, the inventor of light bulbs, how many times he failed, and today we have lights. I will retake my NCLEX for the 2nd and last time in JN in March. I am convinced that the God I serve will surely see me through.

Secondly, no website has the CAT practice; they all have questions. The same questions you see on NCLEX 3500 and the same you see on NCLEX 4000. all the same.

Thirdly, I am tired of sitting in this chair and studying all day, checking BON to see how many of my classmates pass, which is 90%.

All I can say is stop spending money, think, think, THINK; what can I do better? ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS YOU CAN LAY YOUR HANDS ON. All the content will be the SAME. You can't go to another nursing school to see how they teach just because you failed it. KEEP DOING YOUR BEST, AND TRUST GOD.

kemifair · Feb 18, 2013

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There are too MANY NCLEX resources that people are claiming help them pass; while some are saying it is worthless, some are saying it is just like the NCLEX exam, blah blah. MYoucan buys all of the NCLEX resources in this world and still fails. Most of these companies want to make money. I could publish a book called NCLEX, GUARANTEED TO PASS and hire people to review the book. My thing is, everyone is an individual; what works for one might not work for another. Failing is depression, but it keeps you more robust, motivated, and having faith that no matter what, I am going to make it. For example, the inventor of light bulbs, how many times he failed, and today we have lights. I will retake my NCLEX for the 2nd and last time in JN in March. I am convinced that the God I serve will surely see me through.

Secondly, no website has the CAT practice; they all have questions. The same questions you see on NCLEX 3500 and the same you see on NCLEX 4000. all the same.

Thirdly, I am tired of sitting in this chair and studying all day, checking BON to see how many of my classmates pass, which is 90%.

All I can say is stop spending money, think, think, THINK; what can I do better? ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS YOU CAN LAY YOUR HANDS ON. All the content will be the SAME. You can't go to another nursing school to see how they teach just because you failed it. KEEP DOING YOUR BEST, AND TRUST GOD.

Amen, that is.

fem · Mar 4, 2014

Hi,

You may consider NCLEX-RN 10,000 by PrepU. It is CAT=computer adaptive testing.

It was referred to me. I'm going to try it. Ask me in 30 days what I think of it. LOL

I want to focus on my weak areas. And less focus on questions in my vital regions.

I understand that one needs to have a minimum of a level 4+ before

taking the NCLEX. I know that a level 8 = a 94% chance of passing NCLEX.

One of my professors in nursing school had us use this same resource to test our

skills & abilities.

Try googling it. You will find it.

Other keywords: LWW, Wolters Kluwer, or Lippincott to help you find it.

(I'd give an exact web addy, but I think all nurses frown on that, and I don't

want to do anything inappropriate)

GOOD LUCK

It is my understanding that good old-fashioned studying is what helps

one pass the NCLEX. I've heard so many students use a study resource and pass, and then another student uses the same study resource and fails.

HAPPY STUDYING.

nwatson83 · Apr 14, 2014

How much did the NCLEX 10000 cost?

fem · Apr 14, 2014

Hi,

I think I opted for the "use it for a year" for $100.

You can "use it for less time" (3 months? 6 months? I forget exactly) and pay less.

My feedback about NCLEX 10,000 is this... it must be a competitor to Kaplan, Feuer, or other "NCLEX prep programs" because

It is "CAT=computer adaptive testing." It was NOT like the NCLEX that started you out at a "normal" level and then decided if you passed or failed. It starts you at level 1, which felt like I was doing the most straightforward questions ever. Way too easy. Then as you continue, it graduates you to a higher level. I was told not to attempt the NCLEX til I was at level 4 and level 8; it was a 94% chance of passing the NCLEX.

Okay, so at least start me out at level 4 and see if I'm successful.

Okay, so start me at level 8 and see if I'm successful.

Nope, that isn't how their program works.

When I called, one of NCLEX's 10,000 Customer Service Reps advised me if I wanted to "move up the levels quickly" to do

quizzes with only ten questions in them. I tried that, but it was taking me longer than I wanted to start getting