Passing NCLEX On 2nd Attempt | UWorld vs. Archer | Caitlyn Monae'

Hey Y’all!! 😌 Welcome to my channel!

This video discusses my journey of tackling the monster ⇾ NCLEX! Watch as I talk about using different resources like (Uworld, Archer, Kaplan, etc.) and find out what eventually helped me pass NCLEX on my 2nd attempt✅! All resources mentioned are great resources, but it’s important to find what works BEST for Y O U! Enjoy! 💕

Video Highlights:
00:29 - Pros & Cons of UWORLD
3:04 - Mark K Audios
3:49 - My Candidate Performance Report
4:41 - Using Kaplan
6:08 - Using Nurse Achieve
7:00 - Number of questions on NCLEX
8:06 - Using Saunders NCLEX-RN book
9:48 - Pros & Cons of Archer
12:30 - My written notes/materials while studying
16:56 - Changing my mindset when preparing for NCLEX 🤍
17:36 - Utilizing breaks while taking NCLEX
18:35 - PRAYER, MEDITATION, CONFIDENCE, POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS while preparing & taking NCLEX
20:19 - My study calendar
22:37 - YOU GOT THIS!! 💕

Resources:

NCLEX Study Guide:
Study guide is unavailable d/t potential legal concerns regarding the individual who created it. (Please do not DM asking for me to send it to you, thanks for understanding!)

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[julianasimeon]

i can't even start to describe how this video have helped me. At the time i was using uworld, after watching your video i purchase Archer and i used like a month to do the questions. Every week i will do 2 Readiness assessment and 1 CAT. it was so nice, my anxiety cut down to like 10% and my confident was like 90%. i followed your advice on the exam day, i took my first break on question #50, when to the restroom told myself that am doing great. Came back after 10 mins and continued the exam. i passed at 85 Qs. So thank you Caitlyn, i don't know how i found your video but God have used you to help me. i took the exam on May 19th.

[mariahnursedivawilson]

I just wanted to come on here and show you some love. I watched your video and felt encouraged. I related to your story so much I failed my NCLEX on my first attempt and I used uworld. I saw your video on YouTube and I purchased Archer and continue to use uworld. Thanks be to God I was able to watch the archer videos and getting a better understanding of content and today I passed my NCLEX! I failed in 145 questions and today I passed at 145 questions. May God continue to bless you on your nursing journey.

[mindycain]

I can’t thank you enough, Caitlyn! Archer was a God sent! I just passed NCLEX after having failed 4 times. I spent so much on Uworld which was worthless and did not look anything like NCLEX. I was so depressed and was about to give up. Your video saved my life. The exam questions were just like an Archer assessment. The CAT also helped me a lot to ease my anxiety. The videos were useful and I could hear Morgan voice ringing in my head while taking my exam. I passed in 75 Qs. Half the credit goes to you for introducing me to Archer Review.

[koricole]

Girl you are the reason I purchased archer and passed on my second attempt. Thanks girl!!

[pheonixxxrose]

I passed the first time in 75. Im currently helping 4 of my classmates too. this is how we are doing it:

A. start studying 3-4 weeks before
B. have your family come together and buy BOTH Archer and UWorld. Yes Both. just the Q Banks dont get fancy. Worse case scenario put both on a credit card and pay it off later.
C. Take Archer Tests on CAT Mode and UWORLD on Readiness. Dont worry about your score, dont take wrong answers personal. just read the rationales and go. do at least 2 archers and 2 u worlds a day. the more the better. will it take a few hours a day, yes. so what. you will be working 12 hour shifts soon, you will be okay. you are literally entering the hardest profession ever if you dont know how to put in work do somethig else
D. ON TEST DAY- Have someone take you to the exam. uber if you have to you. be taking a uworld or archer test up until you walk in the door. get there an hour early and be testing in the parking lot the whole time. literally. that way your brain will already be in "test mode"
E. Listen to all of the Mark Klimek Lectures Twice. Yes Twice. Do it. You bought Archer right, listen to AT LEAST the pharmacology and cardiology lectures but if you can also listen to the 10 hour crash course on 1.5x speed. U world also has a lecture series NCLEX Live Review Commonly Missed Questions do that too why not.
F. ON TEST DAY- wear something warm and comfortable. take ALL 3 BREAKS. It is already taken out of your time. take them, reset, go back. After, go get lunch and celebrate, you probably passed.
ur welcome.

[furwinner]

took my PN EXAM April 12, 2022. I Pass WITH 109 questions. Don’t be scared. Be positive and if you are a believer just leave everything in God hands after your studies, Don’t lean to your own understanding you will fail. The importance is to pass and not the numbers of questions. I used UWORD and Mark klimek only to study. When I finished my exam my spirit was calm and I had that inside peace. You should have a plan for study and time to relax. NCLEX is just straight forward. Proverbs 3:5.

April 13, 2022

I went to Virginia board of nursing and I PASS. So since yesterday I didn’t check or use the trick for checking result. I just have faith by posting without knowing my result and trust GOD IN THE PROCESS. Glory to him.🙏🙏

[kaykay]

Caitlyn, you are a God send! I feel like everything you talked about I have been experiencing as far as failing on the first attempt, your opinion on Uworld, how you study, literally everything! I can’t thank you enough!!!

[kellyacoff]

I just want to say thank you for sharing. I seen your video on August 19th. I purchased the Archer review that same day. I took my NCLEX RN on August 26th a week later and I passed my NCLEX! Everything you said was so dead on. Just like you I failed the NCLEX the first time with 145 questions and the second time around I passed with 145 questions.

[don]

Okay I just wanted to come back and say THANK YOU!!! NO B.S. Archer Review (NCSBN and Mark K) helped me so much and I just found out I passed my NCLEX in 75 questions the first time around. Thank you again so so much!

[nursefiesty]

Update : I passed my NCLEX thanks to your advice and using archer !

[nicolecalixto]

Did not pass my first attempt as well and I've been feeling a little all over the place and overwhelmed. This video has encouraged me, motivated me, and honestly made my day feel a bit brighter. Thank you so so much :')

[aril]

I take my nclex in a few weeks and I’m using archer! I’m praying that I pass! Thanks so much for your advice in this videos!

[babygirlg]

Amen to Archer and Dr Zs the method🙏! I failed at 145 questions the first time as I was all over the place with the Nclex and had no test taking strategies whatsoever! Went back used Archer and especially the question Bank, and ended up passing my second time with 145qs as well! I felt way more confident and in control the second time.

[shoein]

Girl!! This was excellent! You were concise, organized, thorough and I love the quality of this video! I’m about 60 days out and feel like a dog riding in the back seat of a car made with wooden seats.... scattered lol I can’t... well couldn’t decide between archer and Uworld but now I’m sold! Archer it is! Thank you!

[nicoleleaphart]

Caitlyn, thank you! You saved me so much time and money. I have been trying to find the perfect study tool and honestly, everyone has told me how great uworld is, but I just couldn't commit to the price. I will definitely go with Archer based on your recommendations. Thank you again!!!

[lilirey]

Thank you so much Caitlyn Monae RN . I just took the NCLEX and failed so I am praying to God for the second time.

[minda.fraser]

Thank you for this video. I took my nclex-rn yesterday and it was intense. 145 questions. I logged onto the Florida Board of Nursing and saw FAIL. I didn't even cry either. I knew. Anxiety and being distracted and feeling overwhelmed. I did Uworld and Mark K lectures too. I need something else. I need a plan. I want to go in fully clear minded and feeling the way you did. Calm, cool, collected, and focused. So I'm hoping to check out your suggestions and prepare well. Wishing you the best.

[dessyrn]

I passed on my 2nd try with the help of Archer ♥️

[richkid]

Used Uworld and failed twice at 75 questions. Purchased Archer and passed at 146 on my third attempt. Archer was more to the point for me, where Uworld had a lot of fluff ( good information but it wasn’t for me). Also Mark Klemic notes helped me seal the deal. Congratulations 👏🏾 to you and great info.

[xoLayLay]

Caitlyn, I took my NCLEX last week and I failed. I felt a little defeated because I didn't know or expect the NCLEX, like what you said, vague! I felt so defeated and I was thinking the same thing. It has been trial and error for me this past week. I think failing my NCLEX the first time was a blessing in disguise because it made me realize that I should explore my resources and take my time! Also, I bumped into your video and I just really connected with you. Thank you so much for sharing your journey!!! It really means a lot to me. <3