Best "Go To" Resources for your NCLEX Review

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Wow! I can’t believe this is my first blog on this site. Anyway, they often say, “better late than never”. I am certainly repeating that today.

Since the Christmas festivities are now over, most of us are thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Many will resolve to losing weight, working harder at building wealth, going back to school, becoming better parents, getting married, having kids, among other things. However, if you are a nursing student who recently graduated or have been trying to prepare yourself to pass the NCLEX, I know you want that nursing license with your name on it in early 2018. That’s why I want to make some suggestions about NCLEX review materials.

1.    My first go to NCLEX review book for RNs is hands down Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination, 7th Edition

Why? It is written in a language that is easy to understand. It takes the ambiguity out of some of the nursing concepts learned in school. I have always encouraged my nursing students to use it as a resource while in school. It has a comprehensive content, practice questions, and useful test taking strategies. However, I find that the practice questions are not challenging enough. Otherwise, great book for content review.

2.    My second book is Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment: Practice Exercises for the NCLEX Examination, 3rd Edition

Why? I used this book when I taught Leadership in nursing school. I mostly utilized the case studies. They force the student to use critical thinking. In addition, the book provides a detailed explanations of answers. The only drawback is that it only covers one part of what students need to know to pass the NCLEX, mainly the management of care section.

3.     Finally, the 3rd book is Lippincott Q&A Review for NCLEX-RN, 12th Edition

Why? With 6,000 practice questions, you have plenty to work with and the content is well organized. The questions are not too easy. Students are forced to use what they learned from the content combined with critical thinking. In addition, students can review the rationale for each question. The only issue with the book, there are some typing errors. Also, if you see an answer that does not make sense, double check it.

In this age of technology, it would be wrong not to mention some online resources. NCLEX-RN 10,000 from Lippincott and Uworld.com are great choices if you are looking to practice as many questions as possible before the exam. Good luck!

On behalf on the entire team at Nursing Tutor Network, Have a Happy, Healthy, and Successful Year 2018!

Ms. G