I am so sorry. I know how you must feel right now. I am taking my TEAS RN nursing entrance exam tomorrow. I hate to fail something. I would advised you to study out of Saunders. I studied out of Saunders and Mosby. I heard alot of horror stories about Kaplain. I hear it so so expensive too. Use the Cd's that come with both books. You want to get 80 to 100 percent correct. Keep on pushing.

Thanks to all who have answered my pleas. I too have heard that Saunders is a great book. I'll do just that and purchase it.  Please keep me in your prayers and I will do the same.

God Bless you all.

Sbgarduno

I understand your fear.  I graduate in Dec. and I am already freaked about the NCLEX.  I have a friend who is taking it for the 4th time next month.  I have alot of friends that said that they used the Mosby NCLEX cards and that they really helped.  Also there is a web site if you go on google and then type in 3500 NCLEX and it gives you questions in each system and as well as Med surg - OB - Peds and medications.  Best of Luck to you but don't ever give up your dream ~~~ I don't want to discourage you but I also know someone who took almost 1 and 1/2 years to pass but she NEVER GAVE UP!!!!  

Good luck to you.  I bought the ATI study material and that is what prepared me for the TEAS.  I study all the infromation that I can.  I take all the practice tests I can for NCLEX because it all can help you to be prepared.  Good luck to you.  You are in our prayers and have faith, if you want it --you can achieve it.

Good luck to you!  Don't be down on yourself and what should have been.  You can change anything as long as you have the determination.  I failed a class when I was 14 weeks from graduation and to change courses and now I know that it was all for a reason.  It will make me a better RN in the long run and I am more confident now because not I understand things more fully.  You will get there it just may take you a little longer than you thought.  Like my one instructor told me when I failed "It's okay because there is more than one way to get to Walmart."  At the time I thought STUPID but now I understand and I will get there.

I would say if your employer will pay for part of the Kaplan review take it.  Anything you can do to better your chances is worth it.  I use the Mosby index cards for review with my classes.  I would say its indvidualized to the person as to what helps you and the type of learner you are.  I have Lippencotts review books and I think anything that gives you rational with the answers is good.  Thats why I use the Lippencotts.  Good Luck with the NCLEX and let us know when you pass.  One thing I can say is don't let anxiety get the best of you and always go with your gut feeling on a question and don't second guess yourself and read too much into the questions.

~~~Cheryl~~~