How Leigha Used NCLEX Bootcamp to Pass in 85 Questions

How did you use NCLEX Bootcamp to prepare for the NCLEX?

I utilized the 1 month plan for Bootcamp. I did about 300 practice questions and all of the four readiness exams. I made sure to score either high or very high on the four exams to give me a good idea of my probability of passing on the NCLEX. Overall, I probably studied less than an hour a day to make myself familiar but also not overwhelm myself for the days leading to my exam. I made sure to read the rationales on questions I got wrong and wrote little notes on the side to actively learn and understand the material.

What did you struggle with most while you were studying for the NCLEX?

Something that I struggled while studying for the NCLEX was material that we didn’t cover in school. I knew the basics and learned how my teachers tested and how information was highlighted. Some information that was tested on in Bootcamp was unfamiliar to me and required a good refresher. I also came to an understanding that there was A LOT I didn’t know and I didn’t have time to memorize. I instead chose to focus on prioritization and ABCs when answering questions which proved to be very successful for me while taking the actual exam. I can tell you there probably wasn’t one thing I knew 100% on the NCLEX, BUT I knew the strategies and nursing knowledge to answer the question.

What is one piece of advice you would give to another student preparing to take the NCLEX?

The material and knowledge are important to know when taking the NCLEX and you definitely want a basic understanding of medications, diseases, and nursing skills. But I truly think the actual test taking skills are way more important. NCLEX Bootcamp prepares you for these skills by giving you rationales and also key takeaways on how you should answer these questions. These reminders helped me during my studies and stayed with me while taking the exam. On test day, I felt calm and prepared with my skills and passed in 85 questions. I would confidently say that Bootcamp played a HUGE roll in my success thanks to their detailed and easy to follow study program.

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