UWorld Nursing Reviews

by MichelleDeew

UWorld was my main study resource for the NCLEX-RN. I averaged in the 60s, got a “Very High” chance of passing on my first self assessment and a “High” chance of passing on my second. I passed the NCLEX last weekend in 75 questions. I highly recommend UWorld as a resource. I did not follow a study schedule like some do. I’m the mom of an 18-month-old and mostly would do spurts of 15-30 timed and tutored questions when I had the time. I took my first self assessment a month prior to when I thought the exam would be (mine was rescheduled for a month later due to a snowstorm) and I took the second self assessment two days before my exam. Though I got great results from UWorld, I only gave 4 stars because making flash cards was a selling point for me and I could never figure out how to do it right or how to do it in a way to benefit me. I wish I could have starred questions that I really wanted to come back to review what I wanted in an easier way. UWorld is way harder than the NCLEX but it helped me most with practicing those dreaded SATA questions and highlighting my weaknesses. The rationales are great. Using UWorld, memorizing labs, and brushing up on nurse education/nurse prioritization is the only thing I would tell my past, pre-NCLEX, super anxious self to focus on.

by Montia Downs

Uworld,

I can’t put into words how grateful I am that i decided to purchase a package to study for my NCLEX- RN. I purchased the 90 day package with the 2 self assessments and it was worth every penny. On both self assessments I scored a “very high” chance of passing NCLEX. It was a big confidence booster. Reading each rationale and understanding it was key for me to pass NCLEX. The questions are challenging on uworld but it definitely help me to critically think. If anyone is questioning whether they should buy uworld, it’s worth it, when you see RN behind your name! I passed in 75 questions, I couldn’t believe it!! I woke up this morning to an email that I have passed my NCLEX and am now an registered nurse. Thanks uworld!

Montia Downs, RN

by Fallen_angel0817

Uworld really prepared me for the type of questions that the NCLEx threw my way. Don’t feel discouraged if you’re not answering all the questions correct on UWorldNursing. The rationales are the most important part of UWorldNursing . UWorldNursing is easy to use while on the go. It works as great as the desktop version. Highly recommend if you have a subscription and you want to study while at work, standing in line or when you only have a few minutes to practice during the commercials at home watching your favorite show.

by CountyGirl3294

I did the entire Qbank averaging 61%, I read all the rationales if I got it wrong or right. The rationales are amazing and really in depth. I redid the questions I got wrong and averaged 65%. I took both predictor exams after finishing the Qbank and they both said I had a high chance of passing my first time. While taking NCLEX the questions didn’t seem hard. UWorld seemed harder than NCLEX. It shut off at 75 questions and I walked out smiling. Next day the BON posted my license number before Pearson even revealed my quick results. I highly recommend UWorld. I’m officially a Registered Nurse!!

by Bria Diamond

I used uworld in my last semester in advanced med surg/ critical care and through studying for NCLEX. I bought the $200 subscription that comes with the test bank & two practice test. I think UWorldNursing is good at being a tool to make sure you get the “meat and potatoes” of what you need to know necessary to all the topics they have. It has good explanations and although it didn’t have that many questions for critical care I think it helped me understand better and is good to go over in a study group. As for the NCLEX I passed with 75 questions and I did the test bank and for both practice tests it said I had a high chance of passing. And don’t worry even if it doesn’t it gives a good overview on what you need to go back over!! I think this is a good tool for all nursing students but especially the ones that learn from doing a lot of questions like me. This also was a big help for my exit exam for my nursing school. So I recommend uworld even if you get it for the cheapest one just to read those explanations and have a decent amount of questions that you can take notes and write flash cards from. It’s much easier to retain since it is summed up precisely. Thank you Uworld!!!

-Bria RN

by BeezyW

After spending a minor fortune on a certain assessment technologies website through my program, this is a breath of fresh air. It is a fraction of the price of the one company that makes all of those practice questions, and doesn’t even have a functioning app. Despite being less expensive, the rationales are extremely robust, well developed and understandable. I have kids and love being able to knock out 10 practice questions while they play on the playground or I wait for school pick up.

by Plastered_RN

Our school provided Kaplan and Hurst. But I had to pay for Uworld. Worth every cent. I did use “the Kaplan tree” and it is great for priority questions. And hurst was a great review that I listened to in my car every chance I got. But all you truly need is Uworld. Start with 25 questions and work your way up to two 75 question tests a day. Read EVERY rational (weather you get it right or wrong) and you too will pass in 75 questions 😉
//// I would recommend just getting the 30 day version. It’s all you need, you finished school and know this stuff. This just helps you apply it in NCLEX style.✌🏻

by Chichi1994

I took my test July 30, found out the next day I passed from my state’s board of nursing. I highly recommend this question bank app. Some of my classmates who had UWorldNursing and passed swore by it and now I see why. It’s a little pricey ( only bought the basic package with no assessment) but I’m glad I bit the bullet and purchased it. The format looks exactly like the actual NCLEX but what I like most about UWorldNursing is how thorough the rationales are. Please pay attention to those!! Make sure you read them. I was a regular B student in school. If I can do it so can you. Good luck!

by NatAttack1227

Can’t say enough good things about this! I used UWorld doing 75 questions every single day for four weeks leading up to my NCLEX test day. I felt like it explained some concepts way better than my nursing school did sometimes. Their pictures are easy to view and understand. I only studied using UWorld for my NCLEX and I passed in 75 questions on the first attempt. After using UWorld for awhile, sitting down and taking the NCLEX felt just like taking another practice test. I recommend this to every nursing student looking to prepare for the NCLEX. I also looked into ATI, Kaplan, and Hurst - they just don’t compare. UWorld’s questions are harder, and help you prepare better.

by Elissa Sullivan

After purchasing a large review with my class, Hurst, I did not feel prepared. I took my NCLEX and failed. I did their remediation for about 30 days and then threw in the towel. I am a 4.0 student who graduated with honors. I could not stand the typos and grammar errors in the review I had purchased. THEN, I bought UWorld. I have learned more in my 30 days with UWorld than I did with Hurst. Their layout and design mimics the NCLEX and their content is constantly updated and edited. Their format is clean and tidy and the rationale is sound. I would spend your money with UWorld. You will walk into your test feeling confident and ready to pass.

by Wreddg

My confidence builds up the more questions I did and rationales reviewed. I haven’t seen another NCLEX qbank that beats or exceeds uWorld’s. I can’t speak to those that have been out of school for a while but this is the best review before NCLEX to use after nursing school without having to enroll into another review course. I passed on the second attempt. Got a 68 on my first assessment and then an 82 the second time. If you stick to 25-75 qs a day consistently, you should do well on boards.

by Jhef1221

I just wanted to share my experience, on my first review I didn't focus enough on UWorld. Because we have review class already and have set of review questions everyday. I Failed.
Second time is, I reviewed Saunders book plus UWorld. The problem is, I think I didn't had enough time to do my UWorld which I didn't even make it half of my QBank. I Failed.
Third time is a charm, I purchased Hurst online review and at the same time UWorld. They made a big combo for me. After studying each video topics on Hurst, I do set of questions on UWorld. It really helps build up your core knowledge. Don't strees out if you got low scores at first. Just read and understand the rationales wether you got it right or wrong.
I did it so you can too. Thanks UWorld.
Trust God and yourself, trust UWorld.

by SunnyVvv

Truthfully, I just want to say thank you to all the people who contributed to UWorld’s questions and rationales. I took my NCLEX 2 days ago and passed it at 75 questions (woo!), and though I felt confident in my knowledge to pass the NCLEX, UWorld really helped me psychologically prepare for that particular style of test. UWorld’s rationales are so in-depth, but also to the point, that they make it really easy to fine tune the information we already learned in nursing school. UWorldNursing was designed with the intention to make you pass the NCLEX and even though it is expensive to subscribe to, it is worth the money. I tried other NCLEX apps and review websites and they were fine, but UWorld really is the best. The questions in UWorldNursing are so close to those in the NCLEX that it was a seamless transition for me to go from studying to taking the test. UWorldNursing is the real deal and you’ll be happy you subscribed to it when you see your name with RN behind it.

by Yaysmeen

I heard about uworld from classmates and professors throughout nursing school. I never thought to purchase it until after graduating. A week after graduating, I bought uworld for 90 days so that I could get the two assessments. Throughout doing the questions, my results ranged from 40%-80% depending on the subject. I would read the amazing rationales and learn from the questions I got wrong. Fast forward to the day of the nclex. I felt like I was as prepared as one can be for a life changing exam. As soon as I saw the nclex I relaxed a little because the format is exactly like uworld. I went about the nclex as I would a uworld exam, using the techniques I learn from it. 75 questions and 48hrs later, I passed my nclex! As much as nursing school prepares you, they can only teach you so much. Uworld really breaks down for you what you need to know for the nclex. I am forever great-full and recommend all nursing students purchase it after graduation.

by Lneace51943

I did Uworld and only Uworld consistently for a whole month. I would occasionally watch Sara RN and look at my notes (which were very dry because I already knew my notes) but Uworld made me the most prepared for this important test. Uworld is set up just like the NCLEX so it’s basically like just taking another Uworld test. I passed the first time with 78 questions. I couldn’t believe it. Don’t waste your time with other NCLEX prep. It’s expensive but definitely worth every penny. Just make sure you dedicate at least 75 questions a day. Eventually I started doing two 75 question tests a day but this made me even more prepared for the 200 question test I anticipated on getting. Also be sure to buy a note book and take lots of notes. I felt as though I learned a lot from Uworld and I cannot imagine any other program allowing you to be as prepared as Uworld does. Don’t give up, you can pass this monstrous test just BUY UWORLD!

by Courtnu

Uworld is fantastic!! The questions are challenging and the rationals are concise and informative. I would absolutely recommend Uworld to anyone taking their NCLEX. This was the ONLY tool I used to study and I felt prepared going into my exam. I completed the entire 2000 question Qbank. I started out scoring in the mid 40s in the Qbank and ended scoring 60s-70. Best advice I have is to read the rationals, and take time to understand them!(especially on reoccurring topics)

Uworld has great features that alway you to create flash cards, mark questions for review, and create tests based on topics you choose! I enjoyed being able to create tests from the Qbank to set daily goals for how many questions I wanted to get done.

I found UWorldNursing super useful. I started studying about a month before my exam, while working a full time job as a nanny. I was constantly on UWorldNursing trying to sneak in a few questions here and there. I don’t think it would have been possible for me to get all the Qbank questions done without it!

by AuthenticBayAreaFan

So the title says it all. I used only this application to prepare for the NCLEX-RN exam. A lot of nursing exam prep occurs in nursing school. UWorldNursing is easy to use, you select create a test, then select the question mode, subjects, and body systems, and finally the number of questions. I began with 40 questions and then increased to 75. For question mode, I always selected unused (that is the questions that haven’t been asked yet) but you can also select to be tested on the questions you got wrong. I read all of the explanations (even for most of the ones I got right) and took notes on things I thought were important to remember only.
I made flashcards for some things with UWorldNursing if I saw a table or other important diagram.
I highly recommend this application. I had friends in the nursing program that failed all of the ATI exams but used only UWorldNursing to pass the exam.
If you want to pass the exam with flying colors, buy UWorldNursing ! You won’t be disappointed, I promise!

by A Sound Commuter

I had used a variety of resources to prepare for the NCLEX, including ATI, Saunders, Kaplan, My Nursing Mastery, and Hurst Review. Not everyone learns the same way, so I tried to find what worked best for me. In the end, it came down to UWorld with Saunders as a supplement. I love that UWorld has its own predictor and progress tracking. The review structure helped me to identify weak areas while providing question rationale and explanations so that I could improve next time around. Not only was I able to refresh and expand what I had learned in school, but I was also able to break down exactly what the question was asking and how to select an appropriate answer. Another advantage to UWorld is that the question format (on computer) was exactly like that of the NCLEX. When I went to take the real test, I was comfortable with the format and felt as if I were just going through more UWorld questions. I passed in 75 questions, finishing in approximately 45 minutes. I highly recommend UWorldNursing to future nurses!

by B2315

By no means is UWorld going to do the work for you, but it is true that the questions are almost exactly like NCLEX questions and UWorld tests even look almost exactly like the NCLEX itself. I took my first assessment one week before my NCLEX and got a “high” chance of passing, after doing about 100 practice questions a week for 6 weeks. I then did 75 questions a day that week and took my second assessment the day before my NCLEX and got a “very high” chance of passing. On test day, the exam shut off at 75 questions and I knew I passed. UWorld was 100% worth the money. But DONT only prepare yourself to answer 75 questions, because then you won’t have the mental stamina to continue if you don’t pass in 75 (which means nothing). I recommend doing at least 100 questions in one sitting 3-4 times before you take the NCLEX. Also, tutor mode is helpful in the beginning but I would turn it off after 1-2 weeks of studying because it will better simulate the NCLEX experience without it on, but still read the rationales for every question (whether or not you answered it correctly).

by 123justsendalready

I just found out that I passed my nclex today! I finished the nclex with 75 questions. Uworld, was the only resource I used for the month. I did all the questions except for 50 which were all pharmacology. I bought the one with one simulation test. I scored in the very high passing rate which relieved some of my anxiety.
I have to be honest, I loved everything about uworld. The rationales were very descriptive and if you read all the rationales you would be able to learn other things too. I truly believe that this is the only resource you need if you study the rationales. Although, the price is higher than most nclex study materials, this really narrowed down what was going to be on the nclex. It is very user friendly and literally can be used anywhere anytime. Well worth the money! Try it if you are able!

by Kmprest

I never review anything but UWorldNursing really prepared for for NCLEX. I did between 100 and 150 questions everyday for a month. I took one practice test two weeks before nclex and the second one two days before. I passed in 75 questions on the first try. You can’t just passively go through the questions. You need to read the rationale and flag the topics you are struggling on. Even if you don’t know the disease or topic the NCLEX is asking you for, UWORLD really preps you on how to answer the question. 10/10 recommend to anyone taking NCLEX