NCLEX Study Plans & Schedules

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    4-Week Intensive

    For students who need to pass quickly. High-intensity daily practice covering all domains.

    4 weeks
    2-3 hours/day

    Week 1

    Fundamentals & Safety

    Safety & Infection Control
    Health Assessment
    Basic Pharmacology

    Week 2

    Medical-Surgical

    Cardiovascular
    Neurological
    Critical Care

    Week 3

    Specialty Areas

    Maternal & Newborn
    Pediatrics
    Mental Health

    Week 4

    Full Review & Practice Exams

    Comprehensive Review
    Timed Practice Tests
    Weak Area Focus
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    8-Week Standard

    Balanced study plan for most students. Covers all content areas with time for review.

    8 weeks
    1-2 hours/day

    Week 1

    Health Assessment Foundations

    Physical Assessment
    Vital Signs
    Documentation

    Week 2

    Safety & Infection Control

    Standard Precautions
    Fire Safety
    Fall Prevention

    Week 3

    Pharmacology Basics

    Drug Classifications
    Calculations
    Administration Routes

    Week 4

    Cardiovascular Nursing

    Heart Failure
    MI
    Hypertension

    Week 5

    Neurological Nursing

    Stroke
    ICP
    Seizures

    Week 6

    Maternal & Pediatric

    Labor & Delivery
    Newborn Care
    Childhood Illnesses

    Week 7

    Critical Care & Advanced

    Ventilators
    Hemodynamic Monitoring
    Code Management

    Week 8

    Comprehensive Review

    Practice Exams
    Weak Areas
    Test-Taking Strategies
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    12-Week Comprehensive

    Thorough preparation with deep dives into every topic. Ideal for first-time test takers.

    12 weeks
    45-90 min/day

    Week 1

    Orientation & Assessment Skills

    Study Strategy
    Physical Assessment
    Documentation

    Week 2

    Safety Fundamentals

    Infection Control
    Patient Safety
    Emergency Procedures

    Week 3

    Pharmacology I

    Cardiovascular Drugs
    Antibiotics
    Pain Management

    Week 4

    Pharmacology II

    Endocrine Drugs
    Psych Meds
    Drug Calculations

    Week 5

    Cardiovascular System

    Heart Failure
    Arrhythmias
    Vascular Disorders

    Week 6

    Respiratory & Neuro

    COPD/Asthma
    Stroke
    Seizure Disorders

    Week 7

    GI & Renal

    Liver Disease
    Kidney Failure
    Electrolytes

    Week 8

    Maternal Health

    Antepartum
    Intrapartum
    Postpartum

    Week 9

    Newborn & Pediatrics

    Newborn Assessment
    Childhood Diseases
    Growth & Development

    Week 10

    Mental Health Nursing

    Anxiety/Depression
    Schizophrenia
    Therapeutic Communication

    Week 11

    Leadership & Delegation

    Delegation Rules
    Prioritization
    Ethics

    Week 12

    Final Review & Testing

    Full Practice Exams
    Targeted Review
    Test Day Prep
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