Listen. From the timestamps in the description box, your voice, the realness, the DETAIL. I loved this video and will be recommending it to all the nursing students I know.
Feeling so defeated:(i studied hard all week, stayed up until 4 am. Woke up at 7 and worked until 4. Created a practice test with. Did it. Checked my answers. Went back and analyzed what i did wrong. All for Nclex :(i think that i was just so tired by the end of it all that i just wanted to be done. I'm hopeful that i can bounce back but right now I just feel like crying 😢 😭💔💔🤕😓😔💔💔😓
Frustration is a very positive sign. It means that the solution to your problem is within range, but what you're currently doing isn't working, and you need to change your approach in order to achieve your goal.
First off THANK YOU!!! Your video was so helpful, I made a comment months ago on this video and downloaded your calendar. I followed your advice after failing twice at 145 questions. I did the uworld and didn’t get to finish all the questions but did 80% and got overall 56%. I did my second post assessment and got a low chance of passing lol I actually did worse than my pre assessment test but I knew I was doing better bc towards the end of my question bank I was getting much higher results. Anyway, I just did my exam yesterday and still went up to 145 questions but this time I did the pvt trick and got the good pop up! Wow I was shocked and all I did was praise God!!! Anyone who is struggling like I have even for the past year, take the advice given in this video and pray to God!! It’s only by Gods grace, I’m still waiting for the official results but I have to give God the glory, I know it’s bc He is with me I passed this time. To all my repeat test takers, do the work and have faith in God!
Ma’am! When I say you have helped me so much, I don’t think you’ll ever understand lol. I watched your video about three times a week and based my whole study plan on what you did and boy did it pay off! Your suggestion for listening to Mark Klimek for the last couple of weeks really helped me because by that time my brain was fried from all of the UWORLD questions. I just took my test yesterday and found out today that I passed! I want to thank you so much for sharing your experience and resources with us! 😁
hi! your video was the first i watched out of all the nclex videos i searched. i kept your study plan in mind and did some of the same things you did. well, it helped because i miraculously passed in 75 questions last week! :)
Congrats on passing! Hearing that you only scored 40-70% most of the time made me feel better. I’m usually getting 50-70, with the occasionally 40 and 80. But since you passed on your first try with the minimum number of questions, I think I can too.
But also don’t stress on the test if you get more than 60 questions. What matters is that you pass it. Mark klimek talks about going in and expecting to answer the full 130 questions so that you’re prepared mentally and won’t get discouraged if that does happen
Klarisse You’re completely correct! I took my exam today and was begging for the computer to give me more questions when I reached 60. It shut off at 60. I got the good pop up so now I’m just waiting. I wouldn’t have minded going all the way to 130 because it would give me more chances to prove that I can be a competent nurse. I was lucky enough to pass in 60 (or so it seems) though.
Thank you very much. I love to listen to Mark Klimek and it is easy to understand him. May God continue to bless Mark klimek and every one else whose helping the students 🙏
Have you tried to get your NCLEX and failed before ❓❓, I failed 5 times too but finally got help if you need help be it RN or LPN just PV me and 100% sure to get a solution. The NCLEX solutions guide by Mr Charles Foden is the key to success in the NCLEX exams. I studied Uworld and Kaplan and Rachel. But none was as helpful in passing the NCLEX exams. I will recommend anyone to Mr Charles Foden who needs to pass the NCLEX. I passed with 75 questions after failing 5 times. I did it so can you. To book for an appointment with Mr Charles Foden, call or Whatsapp him on: +1(845)377-6556
I took my PN EXAM April 12,2022. I Pass WITH 109 questions. Don’t be scared. Be positive and if you are a believer just live everything in God hands after your studies, Don’t lean to your own understanding you will fail. The importance is to pass and not the numbers of questions. I used UWORD and Mark klimek only to study. When I finished my exam my spirit was calm and I had that inside peace. You should have a plan for study and time to relax. NCLEX is just straight forward. Proverbs 3:5. April 13,2022 UPDATE!!!!! I went to Virginia board of nursing and I PASS. So since yesterday I didn’t check or use the trick for checking result. I just have faith by posting without knowing my result and trust GOD IN THE PROCESS. Glory to him.🙏🙏
Thank you for sharing your experience! This was very helpful! Congratulations on passing your NCLEX. I will attempt to take the NCLEX the 3rd time hoping and praying I will pass this time.
Nclex exam won't be a problem if you work with someone like Mrs Josephine....she's God sent, she saved me form talking the exam for the 6th time You can contact her
Im getting average 56-58% on my assessment, but I am trying to score at least in the high 60s I will continue to work on my weak areas. This video was very helpful thank you.
This was so helpful, thank you so much for sharing your study tips and experience. Just watching and listening helped calm my nerves about testing. I'll be taking the NCLEX in July this year. Hope your nursing career has been fulfilling since passing the NCLEX!
Hi. I'm 51 y/o mom, former nursing instructor for 15 years. I admire your courage, perseverance, & young blood all-in-1. I watched your videos together with my daughter who studies nursing too. I've few questions regarding entering in navy (for my daughter) and about NCLEX prep (for me). Hope you find time at your convenience. Thanks again.
Thank you for this! I take the nclex next month and I have 6 weeks to study, and I’m only using UWorld. I’m very anxious and nervous but this video put me at ease. Hopefully I’ll pass my first try
Virtual classes during the pandemic has helped me focus while on the computer, which I am so grateful for. 😅😅Stamina is what I’m really struggling with and learned that 25-50 questions at a time, then break for 5-10 mins.
Hi Klarisse! Thank you for sharing your beautiful video! Congratulations! 🎊. By the way, i have a book from Saunders 6th edition (not the latest) and starting to read it. My preparation is 1 month only. But planning to buy Uworld. What is your advice? Thank you very much.
You can use it to supplement your UWorld review. Some of my friends who used Saunders just used it to clarify things that weren’t covered much by the UWorld rationales. It’s a really thick book so don’t feel like you have to read it cover to cover, otherwise it’ll take up so much of your time. You also don’t want to read so much but not retain the info, which is why practice questions are great because it keeps you actively engaged. Good luck!
Thank you so much for this video, I am using uworld and sort of changed my studying to just questions for the subjects I feel comfortable. I bought the saunders book thinking I could read it all and do questions but we don't live in a perfect world lmao and I get burnout really quick from reading. So I just read for my weakest subjects! But now I feel a little less anxious about not reading the whole thing :)
Thank you for the tips! And especially the tips on believing in yourself and being okay with whatever the outcome is because truly - it is just a test and we have been preparing for it for YEARS! We can do it!
I only did UWorld questions and listened to Mark Klimek. I made sure to read every rationale from Uworld and they were enough for me to review content! I didn’t read Saunders at all.
Thank you for the video! Really helpful I loved your calendar I actually copied it and made my own. I'm using Uworld as well. I got the package with 1 assessment instead of 2. So I'm nervous to take that one! but I'll take it once I'm done studying everything..
This is an amazing video! I have 28 days to go before my date. I will be doing 75 to 100 questions a day with some notes. I was using ATI (provided by my school) but my gut and everyone's reviews prompted me to purchase the 30day package today. Thanks for the overview now I now how I'm going to do it.
Hello I advise you to contact Dr Luther if you are preparing for your nclex be it RN or PN. He is the reason I and my husband are very happy today working as Rns.
Thanks for the video Klarisse! You’re awesome! Congrats on passing! Your tips were very helpful! I thought I was doing really bad on Uworld cause I was scoring in the 50’s but everything you’ve said has given me confidence! I have a question, did you only focus on Mark Klimek's audio notes or the other links too? And should I follow "Mark Klimek's Lectures" pdf or "Mark Klimek's Notes" pdf?
Thanks Helena! I mainly used the “mark klimek notes” because it was colorful but later realized it was missing some info, so I had to use the “mark klimek lectures” for some parts. I’m not sure but maybe the “mark klimek lectures” is more complete. I also opened the blue and yellow book but felt like I didn’t need to use those. Good luck with your test 😊
Have you tried to get your NCLEX and failed before ❓❓, I failed 5 times too but finally got help if you need help be it RN or LPN just PV me and 100% sure to get a solution. The NCLEX solutions guide by Mr Charles Foden is the key to success in the NCLEX exams. I studied Uworld and Kaplan and Rachel. But none was as helpful in passing the NCLEX exams. I will recommend anyone to Mr Charles Foden who needs to pass the NCLEX. I passed with 75 questions after failing 5 times. I did it so can you. To book for an appointment with Mr Charles Foden, call or Whatsapp him on: +1(845)377-6556
thanks to this video i can manage my time now answering uworld.. and reviewing content the same time.. my only problem is how can i retain more info :(
Repetition is key! Doing lots of questions will help you remember more than you think you know, just like how you get asked about the same topics over and over again in different ways in UWorld. Good luck!
I found it the NCLEX to be.... strange? There were questions that I was like wow this is so easy which made me think I was failing lol. But the prioritization questions I got were harder than UWorld in my opinion. I felt like on UWorld it’s easier to tell apart which patient is more acute. UWorld also gives more details whereas NCLEX questions are short and not as detailed, so if you don’t know the disease you’re in trouble lol. I had questions about diseases/meds that I wasn’t too familiar with so I’m pretty sure I missed those questions. But during the test just focus on answering! Most of my classmates and I felt like we failed haha but I guess it’s because the test supposedly gives harder questions the more you get right :)
Good info, thank you. I like your tip about not telling people the date if it causes pressure. It would have helped me if I had done that throughout nursing school.
I paid for 2 assessments! Some of my classmates only paid for 1 assessment and they took it after reviewing with UWorld, shortly before their NCLEX, to see what they should focus on during their last review days.
Hi Klarisse, thank you so much for this helpful video! Question - does nclex let you know at what number of questions the exam ends if you pass? I don't want to be looking at the number of questions during the exam as it increases my anxiety :/
It is completely random. There's no "magic number" to let you know if you passed or not. The computer will shut off once it determines whether or not you will be a "safe" nurse. Many of my classmates passed in 60 questions, but some also had 61, 85, or even 100+. The computer will shut off at random so best to go in expecting to get the max number of questions so that you don't feel discouraged when it continues past 60. Good luck!
Hi Klarisse, A week before the test date, do you recommend doing untutor mode test to stimulate the actual exam? Or its better to stay on tutor mode for better retention? Does the actual nclex test, also has highlighted words in their questions like in uworld (e.i "further education" or "appropriate interventions") If your scheduled test time is at 1pm, does it really start by that time? How many hours did you invest per day? Thank you.
Hi! I always used tutor mode because I like to know what I missed/got right and read the rationales. I feel like for me I retain it better that way. Also, I don't think they highlight words on the NCLEX, so just make sure to read every word so that you clearly know what they're asking you. And yes the scheduled time is really on time, so it's best to get there early. Show up early so you don't cause additional stress to yourself like worrying about whether or not you'll get there on time. And it depends; there were days I didn't study at all or just did the bare minimum for about an hour, but I usually spent maybe a couple hours in the morning, break, then afternoon, break, then nighttime. Keep in mind I was usually distracted so I can't put into an exact number of hours how much I actually studied lol.
I failed my nclex in April at 75 questions. I just retook it on August 16 and got all 145, 45 SATA 2 Drag and drop orders, and lots of priority and infection control questions but got the good pop up!! All thanks to God and my husband for his encouragement also thanks to Mrs Olivia for her Nclex content reviews thank helped me prepared
Hi! For your study guide schedule, on your first you did a preassesment+100 questions and a review? Could you explain the review and questions you did after your preassessment that day?
Hi Klarisse, For how long did you use uworld? And how many hours/day did you invest (to study)? I graduated in 2008 and thinking of taking a part time (job) for two months then use uworld.
Hi! I used it for a about 6 weeks from end of June to first week of August. And the hours per day varied but it took me long to get through questions just because I take breaks often and I also review them/take notes before doing additional questions. I never did time myself but 100 questions take me the entire afternoon until evening because I'd break it down to 25 questions, take the quiz, read the rationale, take notes, before moving onto another set of 25 questions. Good luck!
Hey clarrise??? So you dont recommend the saunders book? Although you did not mention it in the video.. I see you put an X over it on your Video image? LoL. I plan to use saunders along with UWORLD.
It’s linked in the description box! Click the coldclutches website. Just close the weird pop ups and you should be able to download it. It’s in alphabetical order :)
Klarisse thank you so much!! And another question...would you say his review gives you a good idea on what to expect on the test itself..I’m just having crazy anxiety that I will get content that I just don’t know!!
I studied from July 24 until Aug 5. My test was Aug 6. I was also working 5 hours everyday, Monday to Friday. I think that gave me enough time to study considering I really was over studying after 4 weeks. There were days here and there where I absolutely didn’t study at all lol.
When you say you did for example adult and the pharm questions that went along with it, were you checking off the adult box as well as the pharm box and then making a test of 100 Qs? Thank you!
Have you been struggling with NCLEX be it LPN or RN, have you taken the exam for more than once? Are you taking it for the first time? Do you have a too busy schedule to study? Get to Dr Needham for your NCLEX assistance. I’m so happy I finally passed my exams thanks to him. He’s got a magical qbank which will help you become a RN.
Thank you for the informative info. I'll be taking the nclex and it's nerve wrecking. All the thing we have learned during the 4years. It will be evaluated in a 60-130 question which is insane and crazy. Do you have any tips for sata? How many sata question you received? Congratss by the way. Looking forward for more of your videos.
Yes it definitely is crazy to think that your license depends on just one test. But think about how much you learned in the past 4 years, and how you must’ve been doing well in all your previous tests to have made it to graduation. This is just the last roadblock you have to get through and you will pass because you have no other choice! For SATA, Mark Klimek gave the advice to NOT pick an option you’re not sure is right. Just keep in mind that it is possible for all choices to be right, so don’t take off an answer just because you think everything is correct. I like to go thru each option and think of it as a true or false question, to lessen the pressure of doing SATA. I had 10 SATA on my exam. Good luck 🍀
I am a junior nursing student but I already feel uncomfident in my second semester and want to be proactive. Do you think UWorld helps even though I haven't learned everything yet? Does it break it down by classes so I could study oharm and med surge and patho but not have to study maternity yet since I haven't taken that course. I have the Saunders book now.
Yes I think UWorld definitely helps because of the rationale going over everything. And as I showed in the video, you can select what subject you want to study so that is definitely an option if you wanna start using it now. It's just expensive!
Hello . I signed up for u world i didnot apply for authorization to test what do u advice me Study mark klimek at am and then do u world at pm . I did put 6 weeks for studying i will start today what do u advice.iam applying to board in illinios.
I think your plan of 6 weeks with Klimek in the morning then UWorld in the evening is good! Just make sure to adjust your studying based on the results you're getting from the Uworld quizzes. The rationales are a lot to read so if you feel like your brain is fried by the time you get to it in the evening, switch it up. Also make sure to take breaks! 6 hours should be good as long as those hours are actually you focused and understanding+absorbing what you're reviewing.
Hi! I just graduated from nursing school this past December and I ready to start studying for the NCLEX. I just wanted to know did you schedule your test date before you purchased Uworld.
I paid for Uworld during the start of my last semester because they offered my class a discount if a lot of us buy it at the same time. I didn't start using it until i scheduled my test though.
Hello I am planning to take nclex on march next year, i purchased soft copies of saunders 7th and 8th edition and la charity’s and also planning to purchase uworld by December. Is it better to read saunders before uworld or the other way around?
I didn’t read Saunders but I think it’ll be good to supplement UWorld. So read the rationales and if you need more info use your books! It would be too much to try and read it cover to cover.
I just made flashcards on uworld! There’s an option to do that. I tried to write it out but thought it was too time consuming and I would rather get to all the questions than be writing things down.
The link is in the description box and yes spam/porn will pop up on the coldclutches website but just close them and click whatever audio you wanna listen to and it should work. It’s best to just download everything at once so you don’t have to keep coming back to that website!
Hi Therence! I just downloaded the notes on coldclutches (link in description box) and highlighted it. I don’t have it anymore because I deleted my Mark Klimek NCLEX notes/audios off my google drive. Also I think it’s best if you add your own notes to the document yourself for active learning!
Ma'am, thank you for sharing your experience. Can you give me tips on how I would prepare nclex,on my case,I did not practice nursing profession eversince I graduated in 2005. Thanks
My class had a discount deal with them because a lot of us bought the NCLEX-RN Uworld. I'm not exactly sure how much I paid for but it was for 6 months!
Please I am a registered nurse in Africa. I want to apply for a masters nursing program in USA or Canada. I want to know whether I can sit up for NCLEX during or after graduation?
Yes check the description box for the link to Mark Klimek’s lecture notes. It’s on the cold clutches website. When you click the link, spam (porn) will pop up but just close it and click again and it should show up with no issues. You’ll be able to download it!
Hi good video, what’s my next step after getting in associates degree in nursing I’m a little lost because of covid canceling counseling services. I’m in la California btw any help would be nice from anyone please!!!!
After your ADN you should also set up your date for NCLEX if that’s what you’re talking about. If you’re talking about school wise well there’s A LOT of school programs in SoCal that are ADN-BSN bridge program. Usually these programs are about 18 months or up to 2 yrs. if you’re talking non military way you can get hired to a hospital that will actually pay for your BSN usually for a contract of you working for them for X amount of yrs. If you’re interested in the Navy Nurse program, from the sounds of it you’d have to get into a BSN program first bc you have to show Navy proof that you got accepted. And it either has to be 2 yrs or 1 yr before earning your BSN. Navy Nurse application is over a 6 months process so I would apply for the Navy Nurse program as soon as you’d get accepted into a BSN program. You’d have to apply with your transcripts and gpa from your ADN program tho. Hopefully this helped and sorry for it being so long
I can’t say how many questions exactly .... but how it helped me was his tips for prioritization and answering questions when I had no clue which to pick (e.g. diet questions). One of my main concerns before the NCLEX was how I’d remember the different lab values and differentiate what happens with each abnormal value and Klimek made that easy as pie even though those did not show up on my test lol. I still appreciate that because being able to have an easy trick to remember those allowed me to study other things.
How did you split pharm with other categories, for example maternity and pharm? I saw you selected maternity and then antepartum, but how did you add pharm to this? Thank you!
