Meet Hannah, a happy NCLEX Bootcamp customer who recently passed the NCLEX. I’ve asked Hannah to share her NCLEX experience with us.
How did you use NCLEX Bootcamp to prepare for the NCLEX?
Once I found NCLEX Bootcamp it was a complete game changer. I bought the one month access and followed the one month study plan and followed it exactly as recommended. During my practice exams I would read every single rationale even if I got the answer correct. Bootcamp's rationales are broken down into very easy to follow ways and are straight to the point. I also found the readiness assessments to be IDENTICAL to the actual NCLEX. I sat down on test day and literally thought I was taking just another Bootcamp readiness assessment. They do a WONDERFUL job making it look as close to the NCLEX as possible which helps a ton. Bootcamp also taught me how to critically think unlike every other program out there. I genuinely do not think I would have passed if it wasn't for Bootcamp. I really owe it all to Bootcamp.
What did you struggle with most while you were studying for the NCLEX?
One thing I struggled with the most while studying for the NCLEX was a lack of motivation. Before I discovered Bootcamp, I used Archer the first time and failed. I was completely devastated and thought I was never meant to be a nurse. I have also always struggled with test taking and was terrified to take the NCLEX for a second time but Bootcamp taught me how to read each question and pick out what really matters and what they are really trying to ask me. Bootcamp's study schedule has just enough items on it for each day to keep you busy but it's not too much where it becomes overwhelming.
What is one piece of advice you would give to another student preparing to take the NCLEX?
My biggest piece of advice for someone preparing to take the NCLEX is to understand the material and not just memorize it. Once you really understand the material you will slowly be able to put the pieces together and then be able to look at any question and start to form a nursing diagnosis in your head which is exactly what the NCLEX is looking for. Sure, you have to memorize a few things like lab values or vital signs but do not form a list of symptoms experienced with each diagnosis. Instead, read WHY those symptoms are occurring and it will make a lot more sense. Another piece of advice is that if you fail the first, second, or third time it doesn't matter! All the NCLEX is is a big exam and you can always retake it! If you can pass nursing school, you can pass the NCLEX without a doubt.
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