NCLEX-RN® PREP PROCESS STUDY PLAN FOR

YOUR KAPLAN NCLEX-RN PREPARATION

Welcome to Kaplan NCLEX Prep! This is the recommended study plan for utilizing the robust
Kaplan NCLEX Prep resources. These resources are designed to give you plenty of realistic practice
for success on NCLEX Test Day. As you begin your preparation, please keep in mind that preparing
for the NCLEX is a marathon, not a sprint! It is important not to rush your studies, but it’s also
important not to procrastinate.

Remediation and reflection are the keys to your NCLEX success.

PHASE 1: PRIOR TO YOUR KAPLAN NCLEX REVIEW

Complete the following resources on your student homepage. (The eBook is found on the
student homepage.) The rest of the resources are found within the NCLEX Study Plan.

Have available: NCLEX-RN Content Review Guide eBook (It can be downloaded to any
computer or eReader device).

Date Completed

Click on Welcome, watch five videos, and download the

study guide.

Watch the Phase One Orientation and download classroom

posters.

In Phase One: Before Class>Essential Nursing Content

- Print/view the Essential Nursing Content Video by
Category.

Your school may designate a Kaplan Test, the Diagnostic,

or another predictor exam. The test will help to analyze your
strengths and weaknesses as you prepare for the NCLEX
exam. Upon completion, look at your Diagnostic report to
see if any of the “Client Need Category” areas are less
than 60%. Study those areas first, using the content videos,
Kaplan NCLEX-RN Content Review Guide and The Channel.
As you are completing Question Trainers, aim for scores of 65% or higher. Your scores will get
higher as you test, review, and study. The Student Reflection tools you have completed on
Question Trainers 1-3 should have helped you identify your patterns of strengths and
weaknesses and why you are answering questions incorrectly. You do not have to complete a
tool for every test moving forward, but we highly recommend that you complete the Tool
several more times to ensure that you have learned from your mistakes and have not slipped
into old, bad habits.

Date Completed

Take Question Trainer 1. Review the entire test. Click on

“Performance Summary" in the upper right corner and fill in
percentages for each.

Lowest 2 Categories :
1.    _______________________
2.    _______________________
For
these two lowest categories, watch the videos that are listed
under each heading from the “Nursing Content Videos
listed by Client Need Categories.” Review these chapters
from the NCLEX-RN Content Review eBook and look for related
sessions in The Channel. Use the Student Reflection Tool to
determine why you are answering questions incorrectly.
Date Completed

Take Question Trainer 2. Review the entire test. Click on

“Performance Summary" in upper right corner and fill in
percentages for each.

Lowest 2 Categories :
1.    _______________________
2.    _______________________
For these two lowest categories, watch the videos that are
listed under each heading from the “Nursing Content
Videos listed by Client Need Categories.” Review these
chapters from the NCLEX-RN Content Review eBook and look for
related sessions in The Channel. Use the Student Reflection
Tool to determine why you are answering questions
incorrectly.
Date Completed

Take Question Trainer 3. Review the entire test. Click on

“Performance Summary" in upper right corner and fill in
percentages for each.

Lowest 2 Categories :
1.    _______________________
2.    _______________________
For these two lowest categories, watch the videos that are
listed under each heading from the “Nursing Content
Videos listed by Client Need Categories.” Review these
chapters from the NCLEX-RN Content Review eBook and look for
related sessions in The Channel. Use the Student Reflection
Tool to determine why you are answering questions
incorrectly.

Finish watching the RN Review of Content Videos.

If you have the Computer Adaptive Tests as part of your

package, take your first attempt. Continue your study based
on the analysis of strengths and weaknesses provided on
your report.
PHASE 2: ATTEND YOUR KAPLAN NCLEX® REVIEW CLASS
Kaplan’s review course consists of six 3-hour sessions and one final, on-line, one-hour session
led by one of our expert nurse educators. Your review will concentrate on helping you to answer
passing-level NCLEX questions by utilizing your clinical judgment skills in order to ensure success
on Test Day. While the structure of the lectures is not content focused, you will receive high-yield
content tips while reviewing NCLEX-style questions in class. This class will teach you how to apply
the learned content to answer NCLEX-style questions.

You have access to recorded sessions of the Kaplan NCLEX Course. Please watch them in order.
Ensure that you take the RN Practice test on your own BEFORE completing Session 8. The RN
Practice Test is located in Session 7. For Session 8, you may join a live session or a recorded
session on The Channel.

Pre-Class: Watch Phase Two Orientation Video (8 min)

Session 1: Class Start/Decision Tree
Session 2: Pharmacology/Reduction of Risk
Session 3: Reduction of Risk/Physiological Adaptation
Session 4: Physiological Adaptation/Basic Care & Comfort/Management of Care
Session 5: Management of Care/Safety and Infection Control
Session 6: Safety and Infection Control/HPM/Psychosocial
Session 7: RN Practice Test: 60-question NCLEX-style test (or another test per your school’s
instructions), taken outside of class
Session 8: Roadmap for Success (taken online via The Channel)
PHASE 3: AFTER ATTENDING YOUR KAPLAN NCLEX®
REVIEW COURSE
If you purchased the Computer Adaptive Test, take the second attempt. Remediate areas of
weakness based on your report.

Your school may require some of the tests listed in Phase 3 before the Review Class. Question
Trainers 6 and 7 are more difficult and have a 60% benchmark. Aim for scores of 65% or higher
on all other Question Trainers. Remember to remediate and reflect on all tests taken!

Date Completed

Take Question Trainer 4. Review the entire test. Click on

“Performance Summary" in upper right corner and fill in
percentages for each.

Lowest 2 Categories :
1. _____________________
2. _____________________
For these two lowest categories, watch the videos that are
listed under each heading from the “Nursing Content
Videos listed by Client Need Categories.” Review these
chapters from the NCLEX-RN Content Review eBook and look for
related sessions in The Channel.
Date Completed

Take Question Trainer 5. Review the entire test. Click on

“Performance Summary" in upper right corner and fill in
percentages for each.

Lowest 2 Categories :
1. _____________________
2. _____________________
For these two lowest categories, watch the videos that are
listed under each heading from the “Nursing Content
Videos listed by Client Need Categories.” Review these
chapters from the NCLEX-RN Content Review eBook and look for
related sessions in The Channel.
Date Completed

Take Question Trainer 6. Review the entire test. Click on

“Performance Summary" in upper right corner and fill in
percentages for each.

Lowest 2 Categories :
1. _____________________
2. _____________________
For these two lowest categories, watch the videos that are
listed under each heading from the “Nursing Content
Videos listed by Client Need Categories.” Review these
chapters from the NCLEX-RN Content Review eBook and look for
related sessions in The Channel.

Qbank. Take two 75-question Qbank tests each day until

you’ve exhausted the more than 2000 questions. Aim for
cumulative scores of 60% or better.
Make sure to complete and remediate all Qbank questions.
Note your areas of weakness in the client need categories.
You should be showing improvement in the low areas you
identified with the earlier Question Trainers.
We highly recommend you complete the Student Reflection
Tool for 2-4 of these tests. You should see improvement in
the areas of weaknesses you identified before. If not, be sure
to address the weaknesses again or any new weaknesses
identified.
Date Completed

Take NCLEX Sample Tests 1–4. Space these out in Phase

3, between other tests.

Be sure to complete and remediate all questions.

Question Trainer 7.
Set aside time to take the test in one sitting, and treat it as a
mock NCLEX. It consists of 265 questions (the maximum
number of questions allowed on the NCLEX) and can take
up to 6 hours to complete.
Remediate the entire test!

Readiness Test.
Take this test approximately 1–2 weeks prior to your NCLEX
Test Day. It is a 180-question NCLEX-style test. Take the test
in a quiet, controlled, distraction-free environment to
simulate conditions on Test Day.
Remediate the entire test!

Computer Adaptive Test.

Take your final test within the week of your test date. Treat it
as a mock NCLEX. Take the test in a quiet, controlled,
distraction-free environment to simulate conditions on Test
Day. Review the test continuing to use the QBank for any
areas of weaknesses.
Continue to aim for scores of 60% or higher on QBank, but remember that the goal is to increase
your understanding of how to answer questions. After taking each test, ask yourself the same
questions as before, as well as these:

1. Did I use the Decision Tree effectively?

2. Am I seeing improvement as I progress from test to test?
3. Am I thinking about how I am thinking?
4. Did I take a break at the best time for me?
 
IMPORTANT: Complete all questions available to you.
 
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR TEST, REST YOUR MIND AND DO NOT STUDY! HAVE A STRESS-
FREE DAY!

You can reschedule your test day without charge if you do it more than 24 hours before
your test. (Refer to the NCSBN.org website)

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