The History of Hurst
Hurst Review’s sole mission is simple: we create safe nurses by ensuring nursing students pass the NCLEX® on the first attempt, guaranteed.
1988
Marlene starts Hurst Review Services after recognizing the need for NCLEX® preparation for student nurses.

2008
Marlene publishes a series of review books based on her unique “must-know” approach to the NCLEX®.

2012
Hurst releases its NCLEX®-PN review course.

2014
Hurst launches in Canada to support Canadian students now taking the NCLEX®-RN exam.

2018
A three-year study of Hurst’s Elevate finds stunning results: a 63.83-point increase in standardized exit exam scores and a 10.2-point increase in the first-time NCLEX® pass rate.

2022
Hurst releases Total Pass, the most comprehensive Next-Generation NCLEX® preparation package on the market.
