If you are searching for a private Sacramento NCLEX tutor or online courses, Varsity Tutors has you covered. Both Practical Nurse (PN) and Registered Nurse (RN) students can benefit from an in-depth review before this critical exam date. The NCLEX will test you on topics that you have learned throughout your time at California State University-Sacramento or any other nursing program. It can be beneficial to review the fundamental concepts if you have not reviewed them in a while. Whether you decide you would prefer to take an online Sacramento NCLEX prep course, or you seek the help of a private tutor, you will likely get a more in-depth review than you could accomplish if you were studying alone.
What topics will be discussed during Sacramento NCLEX prep?
The National Council Licensure Examination or NCLEX consists of four sections that address different facets of client needs. The categories you will find on both the PN and RN exams include Safe and Effective Care Environment, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Psychosocial Integrity, and Psychological Integrity. There are numerous topics covered in each section, and you will need to demonstrate your competence in all of them. Your abilities will be measured in concepts like the social, mental, and emotional health of clients as well as physical exam procedures. There are a few differences in subsections between the PN and RN exams, but the majority of the concepts covered are the same. The PN exam is one hour shorter at 5 hours, while the RN exam allows for 6 hours to complete it.
During your Sacramento NCLEX prep, you will want to learn about the format as well, not just the content found in the test. The exam is computer-adaptive meaning that the difficulty level of each question will depend on if you answered the previous one correctly or not, which helps the test show a more accurate overall picture of your abilities. However, you cannot go back to questions you have previously answered, so you will want to make sure you are answering them to the best of your abilities the first time. Your Sacramento NCLEX prep instructor can teach you different strategies and tips to increase your chance of choosing the correct answer when you aren't sure.
What are the advantages of the different kinds of NCLEX prep?
Varsity Tutors can help you connect with two types of prep: online courses or private instruction. You may find that one of these options sounds more appealing than the other based on your needs. However, you can also enroll in both to maximize your study time. Each kind of prep has its own unique set of benefits, but it doesn't matter which one you choose, you will be learning from an expert instructor that you can trust. Now we will explore the benefits of each type of Sacramento NCLEX prep separately.
For students who enjoy working in a more traditional classroom setting, consider an online Sacramento NCLEX prep class. If you enroll in one, you will be attending class virtually by using the Live Learning Platform. In the platform, you will find an online whiteboard and video chat feature. During a virtual NCLEX prep class, you can see and interact with your classmates and instructor just as if you were physically in a classroom with them. This allows for collaborative study, which may help you build a stronger understanding of critical concepts like coordinated care and basic care and comfort. You will be able to share your knowledge with others during group activities and learn from the perspective of others. If at any time you feel as if you are struggling to understand a specific topic, you can always schedule a one-on-one session with your instructor.
When it comes to learning one-on-one, you can be connected with a Sacramento NCLEX tutor. When you work with a private instructor, you can work at your own pace. For example, if you are struggling to understand pharmacological therapies, your private instructor may create lesson plans that break the information down into easier to follow sections. On the other hand, if you have grasped a specific concept, your instructor can skip over it and free up that study time for something else.
How can I get started with Sacramento NCLEX preparation?
Whether you decide to take a group class or you choose individual tutoring, you will be learning from a qualified instructor who can help with the format and contents of the NCLEX. Sacramento NCLEX prep can help you, so give Varsity Tutors a call today.

Ugonna: Sacramento NCLEX test prep instructor
...privilege of being educated across three different continents from Montessori, public, parochial, magnet, Ivy League, private, and adult learning institutions. I have just recently finished my Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Magna Cum Laude with Honors, at Lenoir-Rhyne University. have a Bachelors in Psychology after attending both Yale and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Masters in Business Administration from Pfeiffer University, and am currently working on a second Bachelors of Science in...
Education & Certification
- Pfeiffer University - Masters, Business Administration and Management
- Lenoir-Rhyne University - Bachelors, Nursing
Subject Expertise
- NCLEX
- Anatomy & Physiology
- High School Biology
- Physiology
- +20 subjects

Emily: Sacramento NCLEX test prep instructor
...graduating with my ADN and, later, my MSN in Nursing Education I have worked in many facets in nursing. These include Medical Oncology and Hematology/BMT as a bedside nurse before moving into my current position in my healthcare organization as a Nursing Education Specialist for Ambulatory Care. My journey also incudes teaching patients and teaching didactic and clinical nursing courses for a local university. My passion for helping students started when I was in nursing...
Education & Certification
- Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
- Western Governors University - Master of Science, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- NCLEX
- Pharmacology
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Biology
- +18 subjects

Amy: Sacramento NCLEX test prep instructor
...in Montana, I also began working toward my DNP as well. I began tutoring in 2008 and then began formally teaching nursing both in face to face classes, lab, simulation labs, clinicals as well as online classrooms in 2009. I can tutor nursing topics including: Fundamentals, Gerontology, Adult Concepts, LPN Transitions, Pathophysiology, Community Health, Theory, Health Assessment, Health Education and Leadership & Management. My favorite topics are Geriatrics and anything to do with wound or...
Education & Certification
- Montana State University-Northern - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
- Montana State University-Northern - Master of Science, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- NCLEX
- NCLEX-Registed Nurse
- NCLEX-Practical Nurse
- NCLEX-PN Prep Course
- +56 subjects

Aurora: Sacramento NCLEX test prep instructor
...surgical tech prior to OR nursing positions. I also have held RN/manager roles in Infection Prevention and Clinical Education. I am passionate about education, and have served as a tutor, mentor and preceptor many times throughout my career in addition to my professional role as a clinical nurse educator. I am interested in tutoring using an individualized delivery method that best serves one's needs, understanding that how one learns varies uniquely with the learner.
Education & Certification
- Columbia College of Nursing - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- NCLEX
- NCLEX-RN Prep Course
- NCLEX-Registed Nurse
- NCLEX-PN Prep Course
- +11 subjects

Janet: Sacramento NCLEX test prep instructor
I have over 40 years of experience in acute care, long-term care, critical care and educational environments; I bring these to the classroom to make a difference in nursing practice and the patient experience with care delivery.
Subject Expertise
- NCLEX
- MSNCB - Medical Surgical Nursing Certification Board
- NCLEX-RN Prep Course
- ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center
- +28 subjects

Aimee: Sacramento NCLEX test prep instructor
...Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and again for my Master of Science (Clinical Nurse Specialist track). I received my Doctor of Nursing Practice in Advanced Practice Leadership from Chamberlain University in 2017. I have worked as a medical-surgical nurse since my BSN graduation, including my time as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. I have been teaching nursing clinicals since 2010 and have been full-time faculty since 2018. I have taught many nursing subjects including all levels...
Education & Certification
- Creighton University - Bachelor, Nursing
- Creighton University - Master's/Graduate, Nursing
- Chamberlain University - Professional (JD, MD, DMD, etc), Nursing (Advanced Practice Leadership)
Subject Expertise
- NCLEX
- ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- NCLEX-Registed Nurse
- +8 subjects

Stephanie: Sacramento NCLEX test prep instructor
...an Associates degree in Nursing from LSU and a Bachelors Degree in General Studies from LSU. My tutoring experience includes teaching nursing students and high school students while I was in school and I teach Anatomy & Physiology for adult students in a Paralegal program presently. In teaching, I believe in bringing the student up to the place you want them to be with regard to education as opposed to having them make the jump....
Education & Certification
- LSU Baton Rouge - Bachelor of Science, General Studies
- Loyola University-New Orleans - Master of Science, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- NCLEX
- Study Skills
- High School English
- Other
- +24 subjects

Hope: Sacramento NCLEX test prep instructor
I am a certified family nurse practitioner who started out as an attendant and worked my way up through the field. I understand that where you start does not determine where you will finish. It takes a wise and strong individual to ask for help. The greatest mishandling of such requests is to view this as an inadequacy and fail to recognize the ability to be of service to others.
Education & Certification
- Chamberlain College of Nursing-Texas - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
- Chamberlain College of Nursing-Texas - Master of Science, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Subject Expertise
- NCLEX
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- AANP - American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- HESI - Health Education Systems Incorporated
- +4 subjects

Karen: Sacramento NCLEX test prep instructor
...additional focus on Healthcare Management. I have been an RN for 40 years. My clinical experiences range from Oncology to Neurology and Cardiology. Including many additional clinical settings such as Medical/Surgical to ICU. I have a strong affinity to the medical sciences. The first nursing job I ever had was right out of college to Hawaii for a contract job. I loved it and stayed for 30 years! During that time, I also taught Doctors...
Education & Certification
- Ball State University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- NCLEX
- NCLEX-Registed Nurse
- Emergency Medicine
- Economics
- +58 subjects

Tracy: Sacramento NCLEX test prep instructor
...Bachelor of Science at Duke in Computer Science and Biology. After graduating from Duke, I had several jobs involving teaching, including training adults on Microsoft Excel and Word and as a Science, Math and English tutor to elementary and junior high students. I also worked in Philadelphia as a standardized patient for a medical school. These jobs made me realize how much I wanted to be a teacher full time. I went back for my...
Education & Certification
- University of Delaware - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
- Southern New Hampshire University - Master of Science, Adult Health Nursing
Subject Expertise
- NCLEX
- MCAT
- Nursing
- Other
- +33 subjects

Leah: Sacramento NCLEX test prep instructor
Hello My Name is Leah and I am a mom to an amazing 14 year old son and a fur baby named Marley! I absolutely love school and learning new things and I am excited to help others gain that excitement confidence and motivation to learn and succeed! Together we can accomplish anything!
Education & Certification
- Allegheny College - Associate in Nursing, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- NCLEX
- Adult Health and Wellness
- A Beginner's Guide: Excel
- Biology
- +24 subjects

Dana: Sacramento NCLEX test prep instructor
...variety of ages, and use a variety of tools to help students comprehend and retain what they are learning. I have 22 years of experience working in healthcare and the majority of that career was spent training volunteers and staff, I graduated with honors in my ASN program at Ivy Tech Community College, and now work part time as a Registered Nurse. My other job is raising my daughter, who I have tutored throughout her...
Education & Certification
- Ivy Tech Community College-East Central - Associate in Nursing, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- NCLEX
- NCLEX-Registed Nurse
- NCLEX-Practical Nurse
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- +40 subjects

Toni: Sacramento NCLEX test prep instructor
...obtain the level of educational success they desire. My experience working with students includes working as a Faculty member for students working toward a Graduate degree in Nursing, and precepting Nursing students in the clinical setting who are working toward their Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing degrees. I obtained my education at Trident Technical College and Medical University of South Carolina. I have attained the following degrees: Associate in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master...
Education & Certification
- Medical University of South Carolina - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
- Medical University of South Carolina - Master of Science, Clinical Nurse Leader
Subject Expertise
- NCLEX
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technicians
- AANP - American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Nursing
- +3 subjects

Douglas : Sacramento NCLEX test prep instructor
...have worked as a pediatric nurse for 12 years. I have also worked in medical rehab, wound care, and home health. I love to see students develop a passion for learning. It is gratifying to see the connections they make as they review information. My goal is to ensure the student's success. I try to help students have a good understanding of fundamental principles, and then use that to see and understand more complex information.
Education & Certification
- Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
- Western Governors University - Master of Arts, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- NCLEX
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Emergency Medicine
- +8 subjects

Jacqueline: Sacramento NCLEX test prep instructor
...5 years. In Texas, I received my BSN in 2014. At Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California, I received my MSN as a FNP in 2018. With the experience I've gained throughout the years I am confident in tutoring both nursing and advanced nursing subjects as well a certification exams (NCLEX, CMSRN, ANCC FNP). In teaching or tutoring, I like to work closely alongside the student and ensure understanding before moving on to something new....
Education & Certification
- Samuel Merritt University - Master's/Graduate, Nursing
Subject Expertise
- NCLEX
- ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center
- NCLEX-Registed Nurse
- Professional Certifications
- +4 subjects

Jose: Sacramento NCLEX test prep instructor
I have been an RN for 25 years. I have been a nursing educator for the past 20 years. I created a 4 (four) step easy to use process in answering NCLEX type questions. I have been very successful. Thank you Jose
Education & Certification
- Florida International University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
- Florida International University - Master of Science, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- NCLEX
- TEAS
- Writing
- Middle School Reading
- +30 subjects

Pia: Sacramento NCLEX test prep instructor
...as a nurse. This has given me experience on how to educate people of different ages about complex ideas by breaking down the concepts one at the time and making them simple. I love tutoring biology, Spanish, and math. Since it can be a lot of material, it can be a little overwhelming if you don't understand or are lacking a good foundation. My goal is to teach students to understand the subject like a...
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Kinesiology
Subject Expertise
- NCLEX
- European History
- Conversational Spanish
- AP Studio Art: Drawing
- +26 subjects

Reilly: Sacramento NCLEX test prep instructor
...Bachelors Degree in Science, concentrating in Nursing, and earned a minor in Bioethics. I'm currently working on my Masters degree in Nursing Education. I work as an Emergency Medical Technician on a rural 911 truck, and am able to tutor students in EMT school or preparing for the NREMT exam. I am certified through the College Reading and Learning Association as a Level II Tutor. I tutor all nursing classes, and most enjoy tutoring Medical...
Education & Certification
- College of Our Lady of the Elms - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- NCLEX
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technicians
- NCLEX-Registed Nurse
- ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center
- +25 subjects

Jouel: Sacramento NCLEX test prep instructor
...Hill. I am a board certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I am passionate about children. I have worked in a wide variety of healthcare settings from acute care to home health. I enjoy teaching nursing students, as I feel we need strong nurses who are competent and skilled to care for others. I have been a clinical instructor and currently precept graduate nursing students. I like to assess how each student learns so that we can...
Education & Certification
- Winston-Salem State University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Master of Science, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Subject Expertise
- NCLEX
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder (medical billing)
- NCLEX-Registed Nurse
- Nursing
- +2 subjects

Marjorie: Sacramento NCLEX test prep instructor
...as a Medical transcriber, bookkeeper, allergy technician, to becoming certified as a medical assistant. All of these were building blocks to becoming successful as a nurse. I also have an Associate Degree in Administration and Management from Excelsior College. I previously was an Instructor for Certified Medical Assistant Programs at two different Colleges for 7 years. My passion is teaching adults of all ages in the healthcare profession. My favorite subject is medical terminology, but...
Subject Expertise
- NCLEX
- AAMA - American Association of Medical Assistants
- Certified Medical Assistant Exam
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- +29 subjects