Instructor-Led Online Preparation for the NCLEX
Kaplan's NCLEX Anywhere Course offers you the live, interactive structure of a classroom-based program, however lessons are held online! You can access the virtual classroom from anywhere with an internet connection. Along with the organized teaching sessions, you'll get four months of access to QBank, practice tests, Question Trainer and more.
Why Take Kaplan's NCLEX Anywhere Course?
- Comprehensive NCLEX exam prep - you will receive more than 3,000 sample questions which have been developed to reflect the real exam.
- Have all the benefits of a classroom course while having the convenience of a web-based option.
- Receive 4 months' access to Kaplan's online question bank, a Question Trainer, online practice tests and more.
- You can study from anywhere using the virtual classroom where you are able to interact with your teacher.
- Our Anywhere course is made up of 21 hours class time, which is taught by an expert nurse educator in America.
How does the Anywhere online course work?
You join the live, teacher led classroom online, from anywhere! The software we use is Adobe Connect, which is an e-learning tool that includes interactive lesson material, polls, chat, audio as well as an online whiteboard (which doesn't require you to install software). This flexible environment allows for highly engaging learning.
It's really simple to use the online classroom, and your teacher will guide you every step on the way.
NCLEX Anywhere Course Dates
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Overview
NCLEX Anywhere Course: €450
Kaplan's NCLEX Anywhere Course is an instructor-led online prep course. You can access 21 hours of live class time through the online classroom. You will be taught to use the acclaimed Decision Tree by our specialist teaching staff in the US.
Along with the live classes, you will also get Kaplan's NCLEX QBank - an online question bank, the Question Trainer, a Diagnostic Test and Readiness Test and more online sample tests.
Your online syllabus is simple to navigate and use, and your bank of exam-style questions look and feel like the real test to provide you with realistic prep.
Structure & Materials
Pre-Course Work: Before you Start
For all internationally trained nurses, we suggest that you begin the pre-course work about 4-6 weeks before starting the course. We suggest this for two reasons. First, since your lessons will focus on your critical thinking skills, you’ll want to ensure you have reviewed all the nursing material that will be examined on the NCLEX. Secondly, we recommend you use this period to become more comfortable with the academic-style English that's used on the exam.
Course Structure
Your Anywhere course will start with a diagnostic test, which will determine your strengths and weaknesses. This will help you to create a tailored study program.
You will have scheduled class times to attend via the virtual classroom. You will also use the Question Trainer, QBank and practice tests during your course to evaluate your progress. You will get access to your online resources for 4 months.
Course Materials
- 4 months of online access - including a Test-Taking Workshop and Strategy Seminar, orientation video, frequently tested nursing content and access to video-streamed review of class questions
- NCLEX Exam QBank with access to over 1,300 practice questions
- 180 question Diagnostic Exam
- 180 question Readiness Test
- Question Trainer - with access to over 1,000 questions divided into seven practice tests
- Course Book
Shipping of Course Materials
Your course books will be sent to you via expedited delivery.
System Requirements
As this course is based online, your computer should meet a certain set of requirements, in order to guarantee that you are able to access the course.
Bandwidth
DSL/cable (wired connection recommended)
Hardware Requirements for PC
Windows 2000, XP or Vista
Pentium 750 MHz (1 GHz or higher recommended)
128 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)
Hardware Requirements for Mac
Macintosh OS 10.2 or higher
PowerPC G3 500MHz or faster or Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz or faster processor (1GHz recommended)
128 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)
Recommended Operating Systems / Web Browsers
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate, Business, or Enterprise (32-bit edition)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or later
Mozilla Firefox 2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Home Edition Service Pack 2
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7
Mozilla Firefox 1.x, 2.x
Mozilla 1.x or later
Netscape 7.x
Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x
Mozilla Firefox 1.x, 2.x
Mozilla 1.x
Netscape 8
Mac OS X v10.4, 10.5 (Intel)
Firefox 1.5.0.3, 2.x
Safari 2.x
Mac OS X v10.4 (PowerPC)
Safari 1.x, 2.x
Firefox 1.x
Mozilla 1.x
Netscape 7.x or later
Additional Requirements
Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher (available as a free download from www.adobe.com)
Macromedia Flash Player 9.0 or higher (available as a free download from www.flash.com)
Cookies and javascript must be enabled
1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher
Headphones/Microphone (provided with Live Online courses)
About the NCLEX
Test Overview
The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN exam) determines if it's safe for you to practice as an entry level nurse in the US. It is significantly different from other tests you would have taken at nursing school. The NCLEX-RN® exam isn't knowledge based, instead it is application-based. The test will examine how you use critical thinking skills to construct nursing judgments.
The framework of the NCLEX-RN® exam is based on, "Meeting Client Needs". You'll see four main categories and eight subcategories. All of the questions you'll face on the exam entail the use of integrated nursing content. You will be required to incorporate medical, surgical, pediatric, psychiatric and obstetric nursing content learnt as separate entities during your nursing program.
Test Format
The CATCAT (computer adaptive test) is a testing format that adapts based on your answers to the questions.
The first question you encounter shall be fairly easy, which is below the minimum level of competency. If you choose the correct answer, the test adjusts and provides you with a tougher question. If you select the wrong answer, you will be asked a slightly easier question. The computer will do this throughout the test until it is finally able to determine your competence level.
Test Scores
Once you have taken your NCLEX-RN exam you'll receive a pass or fail. You won't receive a numerical result.
2-4 weeks after you have taken the exam you'll be notified by the individual state board of nursing of your result.
How to Register
To register for the NCLEX-RN® exam you have to submit an application to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
You can contact the NCSBN through their website. This will supply you with the contact information of the state you wish to work in as well as the individual procedures each State Board requires you to follow.
Some states have combined registration for the NCLEX-RN® test. In all other states, you have to apply for a license with the State Board of Nursing, in the state that you wish to become licensed. Once you've applied, you will receive a Candidate Bulletin to register for the NCLEX-RN® exam.
You have to register through the individual state boards to receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) - the document you will need to register for the NCLEX-RN® exam. You send this with your test application to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Register outside the US by calling 001-952-681-3815.