Yeah I agree Uworld is a must have, I would rather have overly detailed than not detailed enough when it comes to rationality, I’m not complaining about learning how to answer more advanced questions either, not only do they stimulate the thought process, but they reinforce more basic concepts usually. Thanks for posting It’s good to hear your educated opinion!
Uworld is definitely a great resource to use. After doing all the questions, I can recommend to my students with confidence. At the end of the rationale, there's usually a shorter rationale to read for those that got it right and just need a quick review.
Such a great post! I wish I had found you before I started studying. Not knowing any better, I started doing the questions immediately. Felt frustrated so bought Saunders to review content like you suggested. I really appreciate you explaining the scoring too. That calmed my nerves. Thank you!
Guys - invest in Justine's nugget book. I bought it this year and starting to do UWorld. I went back to watch this video and I wish I would have brushed off on content more and Justine's book before I did 100+ of UWorld questions. I am changing my strategy to go over and understand the book (not just memorize it) and then go back to Uworld questions. Yikes, hopefully I'll have time since my test is in sometime in June. Highly recommend it to buy her book!
Ahhh! Thank you! When you are doing the Uworld questions, I want you to think of yourself as a brand new nurse and to choose SAFE answers! And for the SATA: if any answers seem very similar you can either keep both of those or get rid of both of the similar answers. Best wishes!
Be been using UWORLD for 3 months, my school gave it to us free. I like the interface, and the reinforcement. As far as the rationale it’s definitely verbose and super detailed which can be a little annoying during note taking but it’s somewhat needed I think for people like me who’s brain half works the time😹
Overall, I like Uworld. I would recommend that you write down what you got wrong from the question, not review every little thing. There's usually a shorter rationale down at the bottom of every question.
hello my name is Érika I've been a nurse here in Brazil for 17 years, I'm with an open process to immigrate to the USA, studying for Nclex and also trying to improve my English. Thanks for sharing the video❣🎯
That was a really awesome and informative review! That distinction between questions based on the medical model versus the nursing model is key. That’s a very helpful perspective to have in order to better understand the potential shortcomings or variations on Uworld versus NCLEX questions and rationales. Thank you!
Unfortunately, the stuff that are so called common and I studied didn’t show up in NCLEX. I had a lot of medications I never encountered before. I also had some diseases/syndrome that I never heard before. I basically guessed my answers. Thanks God I passed. Now I know for a fact that NCLEX is not always about studying the most common stuff because that’s not the case for me and some people I know. I basically just used safety, critical thinking, common sense and strategies since majority of what I had were not the ones I studied
Hi E.H. - you are right that you can get questions about things that you don't think are common, so you need strategies to also help you with the answers. However, you still need to know the common stuff since that is what you'll encounter in the hospital and to be a safe nurse.
@@TheNCLEXTutor thanks and I agree about being a safe nurse at the hospital. But I think people who needs to take the test, if they work at the hospital-what they see at work can messed up their understanding because they tend to incorporate what they saw at the hospital vs what the nclex reviews told us. For instance, in NCLEX world, you cannot give beta blockers to COPD/Asthma pt but at the hospital, u will see that they do give it in pt with COPD exacerbation and they will tell u they give it because of benefits outweigh the risks. Another example I think is giving oxygen to COPD pt-that we cannot give high Oxygen because COPD pt will forget to breath but at the hospital when the pt shows signs that they tank, u call rapid response and they put an order of high O2 for copd pt. I am glad I started working last month at the hospital. I was able to compare how nclex perfect world works vs the hospital.
For the NCLEX purposes, you can still give beta blocker to those with COPD or asthma, the question would just be worded as "which med would you use caution for a client with COPD?" The rationale shouldn't say it's not given. Also with COPD, the content for the NCLEX is the same, that you can give higher O2 with low oxygen reading. If the practice questions says you can't, it's probably because it's an old practice question that should be thrown out. I think the biggest issue with those that already work at the hospital is that they tend to make the questions overly complicated and miss the super simple answers.
I love UWorld and am using it now for my RN prep. I used it for my LVN as well. The only thing I find so hard are delegation questions for LVN. Saying we can't take vitals because "the UAP should" and saying we can't do things that, in my state, I do all the time because each state has different LVN/PN guidelines. Other than that I enjoy it, especially the pharm questions + priority like you mentioned and EKG questions.
If they don't give you a UAP in the question, then just give the LPN the UAP duties. If they do give you a UAP in the question, then only give the LPN the LPN duties. Make sense?
Hi! I failed Nclex twice. I am redoing Uworld and writing down the info I do not really know. Sometimes I am using Saunders and I have just ordered your book. I am quite stressed and overwhelmed because I do not want to fail again. Could you give me some advice please? Am I studying the right way? I am thinking to join a live review because I would think it would be beneficial.
Saunders is great to use along with my book. Study each system separately and then log into saunders and do questions from that topic. If you do a set of 20 questions and don't get at least 70%, then do another set of Saunders questions. Do that for all the topics. The last week before your test, see what topics you didn't get as high of scores on and go re-study that content. Here's a blog post of last minute topics to review: thenclextutor.com/what-to-study I hope that helps!
I feel like uworld questions were nothing like the real nclex. The nclex seems more vague and worded weirdly/confusing whereas uworld was more straightforward. Idk what to use as a resource anymore since doing uworld have failed me. Any tips?
That is because U World was originally for doctors NOT nurses. The questions are nothing like what you need for the HESI or the NCLEX. The rationale are too in depth, Good luck on your HESI!~
I think that if you are still in nursing school, use something that asks about more basic things like the Saunders or Lippincott questions - they are still passing level, but basic. If you are not good with the basics, there is no way you will do well with Uworld, which does ask about more obscure things or has obscure answers.
@@TheNCLEXTutor I graduated from an LVN program, and my school only gave us the Saunders book, along with the online questions bank that has a pre/post test of 75 questions. I took the pre-exam in September and got a 45%, then again after graduating and got a 66%. I got a 74% on the ATI comp, which is a 94% chance of passing NCLEX. Do you think Saunders online questions is just as good as any expensive NCLEX study app? They seem very similar to our exams, and I'm guessing the NCLEX as well. Thank you
I did do all the questions about a year ago and didn't recommend it at the time. However, some people have told me that they fixed their questions - not sure though because I haven't looked at it since I first did it. czcams.com/video/-9WzOS4F1LI/video.html
I will put it on my list! Kaplan has been around for a long time and even though I haven't done their questions lately, they are legitimate. I actually worked for Kaplan and was in contact with the lead nurse whenever I had questions about the practice questions.
@@TheNCLEXTutor yes! Would be looking forward to a review of Archer. I bought it just because it was way more affordable than uWorld but would like to see a thorough review
I definitely would not say that I prefer one over the other. Hurst Review has an excellent reputation and has been around for a long time. They are just different.
I do have an ATI book that I've skimmed through and have done most of the practice questions from it and that they were good. However, I do know that students that have used it for school don't like to use it for their final NCLEX prep.
I would love to review Mark K, but him (or one of his instructors) told me that I couldn't attend his live lectures :( And I can't review the recorded lectures due to legal issues. However, I've heard great things about him and think he is a very talented instructor.
Mark K is very good too. Very very good he also has tips and points in how to answer some questions even when you don’t know some of the answers, how to get to the right answer logically.
Yeah I agree Uworld is a must have, I would rather have overly detailed than not detailed enough when it comes to rationality, I’m not complaining about learning how to answer more advanced questions either, not only do they stimulate the thought process, but they reinforce more basic concepts usually. Thanks for posting It’s good to hear your educated opinion!
Uworld is definitely a great resource to use. After doing all the questions, I can recommend to my students with confidence. At the end of the rationale, there's usually a shorter rationale to read for those that got it right and just need a quick review.
Such a great post! I wish I had found you before I started studying. Not knowing any better, I started doing the questions immediately. Felt frustrated so bought Saunders to review content like you suggested. I really appreciate you explaining the scoring too. That calmed my nerves. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Guys - invest in Justine's nugget book. I bought it this year and starting to do UWorld. I went back to watch this video and I wish I would have brushed off on content more and Justine's book before I did 100+ of UWorld questions. I am changing my strategy to go over and understand the book (not just memorize it) and then go back to Uworld questions. Yikes, hopefully I'll have time since my test is in sometime in June. Highly recommend it to buy her book!
Ahhh! Thank you! When you are doing the Uworld questions, I want you to think of yourself as a brand new nurse and to choose SAFE answers! And for the SATA: if any answers seem very similar you can either keep both of those or get rid of both of the similar answers. Best wishes!
Be been using UWORLD for 3 months, my school gave it to us free. I like the interface, and the reinforcement. As far as the rationale it’s definitely verbose and super detailed which can be a little annoying during note taking but it’s somewhat needed I think for people like me who’s brain half works the time😹
Overall, I like Uworld. I would recommend that you write down what you got wrong from the question, not review every little thing. There's usually a shorter rationale down at the bottom of every question.
hello my name is Érika I've been a nurse here in Brazil for 17 years, I'm with an open process to immigrate to the USA, studying for Nclex and also trying to improve my English. Thanks for sharing the video❣🎯
You're welcome!
That was a really awesome and informative review! That distinction between questions based on the medical model versus the nursing model is key. That’s a very helpful perspective to have in order to better understand the potential shortcomings or variations on Uworld versus NCLEX questions and rationales. Thank you!
even though they throw those medical sounding questions in there, it's still a good resource overall.
That was a simple, focused, straightforward review. Thanks
You're welcome!
I’m in the average percentile
54% with about 550 questions left
For you to have that high of an average is amazing
lol, thanks!
Excellent Review
Thank you so much - it was a lot of work - lol! I know how much work students put in to do those.
Unfortunately, the stuff that are so called common and I studied didn’t show up in NCLEX. I had a lot of medications I never encountered before. I also had some diseases/syndrome that I never heard before. I basically guessed my answers. Thanks God I passed. Now I know for a fact that NCLEX is not always about studying the most common stuff because that’s not the case for me and some people I know. I basically just used safety, critical thinking, common sense and strategies since majority of what I had were not the ones I studied
Hi E.H. - you are right that you can get questions about things that you don't think are common, so you need strategies to also help you with the answers. However, you still need to know the common stuff since that is what you'll encounter in the hospital and to be a safe nurse.
@@TheNCLEXTutor thanks and I agree about being a safe nurse at the hospital. But I think people who needs to take the test, if they work at the hospital-what they see at work can messed up their understanding because they tend to incorporate what they saw at the hospital vs what the nclex reviews told us. For instance, in NCLEX world, you cannot give beta blockers to COPD/Asthma pt but at the hospital, u will see that they do give it in pt with COPD exacerbation and they will tell u they give it because of benefits outweigh the risks. Another example I think is giving oxygen to COPD pt-that we cannot give high Oxygen because COPD pt will forget to breath but at the hospital when the pt shows signs that they tank, u call rapid response and they put an order of high O2 for copd pt. I am glad I started working last month at the hospital. I was able to compare how nclex perfect world works vs the hospital.
For the NCLEX purposes, you can still give beta blocker to those with COPD or asthma, the question would just be worded as "which med would you use caution for a client with COPD?" The rationale shouldn't say it's not given. Also with COPD, the content for the NCLEX is the same, that you can give higher O2 with low oxygen reading. If the practice questions says you can't, it's probably because it's an old practice question that should be thrown out. I think the biggest issue with those that already work at the hospital is that they tend to make the questions overly complicated and miss the super simple answers.
i love to buy the practice exambut what is the point to do it without reading the rationale?
You can definitely read the rationales even though Uworld is a bit over the top. They still have really good rationales!
Is there any free version of NCLEX available around. ??
I would say there is no free nclex prep around.
Do you have any more NCLEX Nursing Nugget Pages Book, I try to order one but it sold out. Please let me know if you have a new printing one. Thank you
Hi Jem Le - Yes, a new shipment is coming in either today or tomorrow. Check my online store: thenclextutor.com/store
Thanks 👍
You are welcome!
I love UWorld and am using it now for my RN prep. I used it for my LVN as well. The only thing I find so hard are delegation questions for LVN. Saying we can't take vitals because "the UAP should" and saying we can't do things that, in my state, I do all the time because each state has different LVN/PN guidelines. Other than that I enjoy it, especially the pharm questions + priority like you mentioned and EKG questions.
If they don't give you a UAP in the question, then just give the LPN the UAP duties. If they do give you a UAP in the question, then only give the LPN the LPN duties. Make sense?
Hi! I failed Nclex twice. I am redoing Uworld and writing down the info I do not really know. Sometimes I am using Saunders and I have just ordered your book. I am quite stressed and overwhelmed because I do not want to fail again. Could you give me some advice please? Am I studying the right way? I am thinking to join a live review because I would think it would be beneficial.
Saunders is great to use along with my book. Study each system separately and then log into saunders and do questions from that topic. If you do a set of 20 questions and don't get at least 70%, then do another set of Saunders questions. Do that for all the topics. The last week before your test, see what topics you didn't get as high of scores on and go re-study that content. Here's a blog post of last minute topics to review: thenclextutor.com/what-to-study
I hope that helps!
Thank you 😊
Similar story here. I’ll be following this advice too. I just got a calendar, will focus on subjects daily. And log. Thanks!
I feel like uworld questions were nothing like the real nclex. The nclex seems more vague and worded weirdly/confusing whereas uworld was more straightforward. Idk what to use as a resource anymore since doing uworld have failed me. Any tips?
You can Nursing Mastery App or Princeton Review or Kaplan- There are actually a lot of practice question Q banks out there that are good.
I have ☝🏾 more attempt at my HESI exit. My classmates suggested U WORLD. I did NOT enjoy it!!! It frustrated me!!!
That is because U World was originally for doctors NOT nurses. The questions are nothing like what you need for the HESI or the NCLEX. The rationale are too in depth, Good luck on your HESI!~
I think that if you are still in nursing school, use something that asks about more basic things like the Saunders or Lippincott questions - they are still passing level, but basic. If you are not good with the basics, there is no way you will do well with Uworld, which does ask about more obscure things or has obscure answers.
Do you have a post detailing or giving advice about when to take the NCLEX? How do you know?
Thank you!
Hi Andrea! I actually wrote a blog post about that topic: thenclextutor.com/how-long-should-i-take-to-study-for-the-nclex/
@@TheNCLEXTutor will you have a review for vitalboard?
that's not on my list, but I have heard of people using it.
could anyone recommend another source besides u world for nclex style questions???I love to have more than 1 source
I also like Nursing Mastery app, Kaplan, and Saunders. I should probably do a youtube video of my favorites!
@@TheNCLEXTutor I graduated from an LVN program, and my school only gave us the Saunders book, along with the online questions bank that has a pre/post test of 75 questions. I took the pre-exam in September and got a 45%, then again after graduating and got a 66%. I got a 74% on the ATI comp, which is a 94% chance of passing NCLEX. Do you think Saunders online questions is just as good as any expensive NCLEX study app? They seem very similar to our exams, and I'm guessing the NCLEX as well. Thank you
Very Excellent review...
thanks so much - it was a lot of work to do all those questions!
Hello Justine! I know your physical book is sold out, do you sell your book in pdf format? I would like to purchase.
Hi again! It's only a physical copy. And the 2nd edition 2023 will come out in January!
@@TheNCLEXTutor Ok I will get it on January. Tysm
Hi! I just wanted to let you know that the 2nd edition of the 2023 NCLEX Nuggets is now available! thenclextutor.com/store
Could you do a review on Princeton reviews please
I know! I'm working on those questions!
Can you do a review on NCLEX question on Nurse Achieve?
Yes! I have to look into that. I was going to do the nursing mastery app next, which can take a while. Thank you for the request!
What do you think of Archer Review ?
I did do all the questions about a year ago and didn't recommend it at the time. However, some people have told me that they fixed their questions - not sure though because I haven't looked at it since I first did it. czcams.com/video/-9WzOS4F1LI/video.html
Can you do a review on Kaplan? Please and thank you
I will put it on my list! Kaplan has been around for a long time and even though I haven't done their questions lately, they are legitimate. I actually worked for Kaplan and was in contact with the lead nurse whenever I had questions about the practice questions.
@@TheNCLEXTutor do you recommend Kaplan?
Thoughts on Archer NCLEX review?
I bought Archer review about 4 days ago and have done about 18% of the questions. Will let you know when I'm done!
@@TheNCLEXTutor yes! Would be looking forward to a review of Archer. I bought it just because it was way more affordable than uWorld but would like to see a thorough review
did you see that I made an archer review? czcams.com/video/vtmPVMn3mrQ/video.html
Can you review Kaplan Kaptest?
I will add it to my list! Thanks. My preliminary thoughts are that I used to work for Kaplan and there are a reliable source to use.
@@TheNCLEXTutor wow sounds great. That’s why you’re very particular for the errors in constructing the questions. Nice 👍🏻🫡
Would you prefer uworld over hurst review?
I definitely would not say that I prefer one over the other. Hurst Review has an excellent reputation and has been around for a long time. They are just different.
What about Kaplan
Kaplan is good! They are an established company with a nurse that heads their NCLEX products.
@@TheNCLEXTutor thank you!
What do you think of ATI?
I do have an ATI book that I've skimmed through and have done most of the practice questions from it and that they were good. However, I do know that students that have used it for school don't like to use it for their final NCLEX prep.
What do u think about prepu
Haven't done that one yet! There's like a million resources now.
How about the Princeton Nclex qbank
Don’t do this. It ABSOLUTELY blows
What you think about ATI boardvitals?
I haven't done them yet. Although I did have a student do boardvitals and liked it. But can't say for sure since I haven't looked at it.
Hi, Please I'm new here, please put me through
I do screen comments because I get a TON of spam comments. Any questions?
Can you review Mark K’s lectures? Is that anything?😹
I would love to review Mark K, but him (or one of his instructors) told me that I couldn't attend his live lectures :( And I can't review the recorded lectures due to legal issues. However, I've heard great things about him and think he is a very talented instructor.
do you have his review Britney?
Mark K is very good too. Very very good he also has tips and points in how to answer some questions even when you don’t know some of the answers, how to get to the right answer logically.
Not everyone like uworld format, archer has helped others more than uworld just saying
Hi jkayparker999! I know people pass using Archer. It's just not what I would recommend.