Why is this question always asked?

[RNsRWe]

I genuinely would like to know, since I see it CONSTANTLY. And the question strikes me as odd.

"What did you use to study?" when responding to "I PASSED!!" posts.

They always use the same study tools, so....why the question?

People pass with Saunders, and Kaplan, and Lippincott's, and NCLEX 3500. They pass with Hurst, and LaCharity, and on and on. They also fail with Saunders, and Kaplan and....you get the idea. One person passes...YAY! Great book!! Another fails....argh, horrible book.

Every new grad who is preparing for the NCLEX has the identical list of study/review programs available.

So what is it you are hoping to learn, when you ask "what did you use to study"?

I'd think a FAR MORE valuable way to assess if an NCLEX prep system is good for YOU is by simply taking a look at each of these programs' outline online. That would tell you whether it's set up like you would like....or not.

[Cream and sugar LPN]

I *think* GrnTea posted it on the thread of the article I wrote, entitled "NCLEX questions? READ THIS!"

https://allnurses.com/showthread.php?t=932097

I think it needs a sticky?

[AmyRN303, BSN, RN]

I think part of the problem is that some people (like myself) read on mobile. I do browse through individual sections, but most often do "what's new". So, if a person didn't do a search or specifically choose to read the NCLEX board, a person might miss the stickies or thousands of other posts about this topic. I like the idea of stickies, just saying that they might just be missed.

And while my dinner and cherry bars are in the oven, I may just whip up a batch of cinnamon bun dough for tomorrow morning :)

[RNsRWe, ASN, RN]

NCLEX-RN Pearson Vue trick | allnurses

I think it needs a sticky

Is that the thread you meant to post...?

[Cream and sugar LPN]

Is that the thread you meant to post...?

Ironically, No! That was the first time I copied a link on the mobile site- go figure I botched it! I better just stick with quoting and thanking. ?

That is the thread I was reading! As a matter of fact they could use your words of wisdom?

[RNsRWe, ASN, RN]

Ironically, No! That was the first time I copied a link on the mobile site- go figure I botched it! I better just stick with quoting and thanking. 

That is the thread I was reading! As a matter of fact they could use your words of wisdom

LOL! Best wisdom I can muster on the subject is this: https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/nclex-question-read-928430.html

[SWM2009]

Wow. The "is this the good popup" or "I failed n times" or "I'm freaking out!" or "what did you use to study to pass NCLEX?" posts will not stop being posted in this NCLEX forum, unless the forum is shut down. Even then, the questions would probably migrate to other forums. At this point, it is a very dead horse that is being beaten over and over again.

My 2 cents worth from someone who did not freak out, used the search function, and passed on the first try.

[Gchr]

I agree that it does not matter what study guide you use. The objective is to pass the test! That being said, after investigating most study guides, I still found that Kaplan questions were the ones that most mimicked the ones on the NCLEX test.

Just my experience....

[Gchr]

Again, not here to argue with anyone. Just here to post my experience. I initially used the Saunders book. Based on my experience, I found it a bit too easy. I was scoring in the mid to high 70's. Then I tried Kaplan and scored in the high 50's! I found Kaplan more challenging. Also, I believe the Kaplan questions mimicked the NCLEX questions more than any other guide. I passed the NCLEX in the first seating.

No I do not work for Kaplan or receive any moneys from them. I could only wish that I did. LOL.

[Gchr]

Please, if there's anyone out there who just did that: just made the appointment, took the test, and waited calmly for the results without "freaking out!!!!!!!!" ... speak up. Some of us (maybe a lot of us) really need to hear from you. :flwrhrts:

Why freak out? I just took the test and patiently waited for the results. I passed the first time but had 165 questions. I simply reasoned that if I did not pass, I would take it again. I was confident that I would eventually pass.

Let's be honest, not passing the NCLEX is not the end of the world. The day that I took it the kids did not get sick, no patient died as a result of my care, and the house did not burn down. Believe me, I would have had worse days then not passing the NCLEX if that was to happen. Just have to keep life in perspective.

[AmyRN303, BSN, RN]

Life in general would be a lot better if people on the whole did some due diligence before jumping in and asking questions without doing some research on their own. I see this in my eight year old daily when she gets home from school...."Mom, I need help with my homework!"....before she has even pulled said homework from the folder. And I force said child to look at and attempt said homework before I will even look at it. Mean mom? Maybe. But if I continually step in and start helping before she even makes an effort, she will continue to do the same thing. I'd rather her learn in fourth grade to make some effort toward knowledge on her own before asking for help.

I really, really, really wish more people used the search function here before posting things. I wish more student nurses looked up their meds before asking what their purpose is. I wish more people checked Snopes before posting pictures and claims on Facebook. But wishin' ain't gettin'.

And I took that test, having reviewed with thousands of questions from NCSBN and Saunders, did a little bit of butterflies in the stomach, passed with 75. I hadn't been regularly posting here at the time, but I'll post it for posterity. :)

[AmyRN303, BSN, RN]

No I do not work for Kaplan or receive any moneys from them. I could only wish that I did. LOL.

I keep reading that as "monkeys". It makes me giggle. :)

[nurseprnRN, BSN, RN]

BUMP!