Best NCLEX RN Books of 2016 You have registered for your NCLEX and you are ready to begin the process of studying but where to begin? There are many options to help you study including review courses, apps and books. There are a lot of NCLEX books on the market and you want to make […]

Malcolm Gladwell, a researcher and author, came up with the theory that it takes 10,000 hours (give or take) to achieve mastery in a field. I came up with the theory that it takes about 10,000 practice questions to ace the NCLEX-RN exam. Maybe 10,000 is a bit of a stretch, but you do need to […]

One of the notorious B.I.G. topics on nursing boards exam – NCLEX-RN safety and infection control. From washing your hands to patient placement, infection control integrates topics of disease prevention, spread, and maintenance. The NCSBN says that infection control states that between 10%-14% of the questions, but most new grads didn’t take the time to […]

I really wish I could tell the future.  I want to be able to gaze into my crystal ball and know everything that is headed down my path.  When you are preparing for the NCLEX, I’m sure you wish you had a crystal ball too.  You would probably ask, “Am I ready for the NCLEX-RN?” […]

NCLEX-RN myths?!?! What do you mean? Who’s spreading rumors? Is it nurses, the internet, or my nursing school? Jeez, Louise! You guys would be surprised at all the crazy things that people come up with about the NCLEX-RN. There’s more fear and trepidation centered around this test than a black hole. Luckily, with a little […]

Many of the NCLEX review courses are expensive and buying all the best books can add up. If you are a student on a budget there are resources out there that can help you study effectively for your exam. Remember that there is no magic course or book that will help you pass the exam. […]

How many of us would kill to have a crystal ball to show us questions we’ll receive on the NCLEX-RN? Seems impossible though, right? Wrong! Thousands of nurses have been taking the NCLEX-RN and their combined knowledge as given us some helpful hints on passing. Ahead are 3 subjects to know before taking the NCLEX-RN. […]

When looking at the scope of knowledge that you need to know as you prepare to take the NCLEX-RN, it is easy to become discouraged and think there is no way to break the test down and study what you need to know.  But, that’s simply not true.  Luckily, the National Council of State Boards […]

I wanted to take a moment to share with you all my NCLEX-RN experience. Like many, I experienced the full range of emotions from bewilderment, to feeling ‘ok’, and back to despair throughout the exam. It was tough. Truthfully I never want to do it again. But I learned from valuable insights that I wanted […]

Having palpitations just thinking about the NCLEX-RN exam? I know I did. With careful planning, a lot of studying, and a few hundred cups of coffee, I’m happy to report that I passed on the first try. And you can too. Keep reading and I’ll tell you about five things that really helped me succeed. […]