Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows a tutor to focus on your specific weak areas—whether that's pharmacology calculations, prioritization questions, or delegation concepts—rather than covering material at a fixed pace for a large group. With an individualized approach, you can spend more time on challenging topics and move quickly through areas where you're already strong, making your study time significantly more efficient.

Many students struggle with pharmacology and drug calculations, prioritization and delegation questions, and managing test anxiety during the exam. Others find it difficult to retain large amounts of clinical information or to apply concepts in complex scenario-based questions. A tutor can help you develop targeted strategies for each of these areas and build confidence through practice and feedback.

Your first session typically includes an assessment of your current knowledge, identification of your strongest and weakest content areas, and a discussion of your study timeline and goals. This helps the tutor create a personalized study plan tailored to your needs and schedule. You'll also get a sense of the tutor's teaching style and how you work together.

Most students benefit from 8-12 weeks of focused preparation, though this varies based on your nursing school performance, content gaps, and how frequently you study. Some students prepare in 4-6 weeks with intensive sessions, while others prefer a longer timeline with lighter weekly commitments. A tutor can help you develop a realistic timeline based on your starting point and test date.

Varsity Tutors connects you with experienced tutors who specialize in NCLEX-PN preparation and understand the exam's format and content requirements. You can share your background, goals, and availability, and we'll match you with a tutor who fits your learning style. The process is straightforward, and you can often start your first session within days.

The NCLEX-PN uses multiple-choice and alternate-format questions that require not just content knowledge but also critical thinking and application skills. Regular practice with high-quality questions helps you recognize question patterns, improve your test-taking speed, and build confidence. A tutor can guide you through challenging questions, explain why certain answers are correct, and help you develop strategies for similar questions on test day.

With focused, personalized preparation, most students significantly improve their content knowledge, test-taking confidence, and exam readiness. While individual results vary, students typically report feeling more prepared to answer complex scenario-based questions and managing test anxiety more effectively. The goal is to help you pass the NCLEX-PN on your first attempt and feel confident in your readiness to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.