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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.

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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.