I appreciate your question, but I need to clarify an important issue with the evidence provided.
Evidence Does Not Match Your Question
The medical literature provided consists entirely of cancer treatment guidelines (melanoma, multiple myeloma, lung cancer, cervical cancer screening, etc.) and has no relevance to NCLEX-RN exam preparation. 1
Only a small subset of the evidence actually addresses NCLEX-RN preparation strategies 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, but these are older research articles (1989-2019) rather than authoritative guidelines for exam preparation.
What I Can Tell You About NCLEX-RN Preparation
Based on the limited relevant evidence available:
Systematic Assessment and Preparation
Use predictor examinations to identify your risk level for failure and create a targeted study plan based on your specific weaknesses. 4, 6
- Graduate nurses who used predictor results (such as Assessment Technologies Institute exams) to guide their study habits and followed structured study recommendations showed higher pass rates 4
- Programs implementing individualized NCLEX preparation processes based on risk assessment achieved first-time pass rates exceeding national norms by 5.41% to 11.5% 6
Key Preparation Strategies
- Assess your performance throughout nursing school to determine how much preparation time you need 2
- Focus study activities on your primary learning style for maximum effectiveness 2
- Use a systematic, organized approach rather than random studying 2
- At-risk students benefit from in-depth written study plans with ongoing follow-up and support until the examination date 4
Available Resources
- Review courses 3
- Review books 3
- Group study sessions 3
- Individual review materials 3
- Computerized testing practice 5
However, I cannot provide comprehensive NCLEX-RN preparation guidance based on the cancer treatment guidelines that comprise most of the evidence provided to me.