…find resources for board review preparation (USMLE™, NCLEX-RN®, etc)?

Answer

Find the Health Sciences Library’s exam preparation resources for the USMLE™, NCLEX-RN®, or other examinations in a variety of formats, including in-Library software, online subscriptions, audio, and print.

Introduction

The Health Sciences Library’s collection includes review materials for USMLE™, NCLEX-RN®, and other board certifications in a variety of formats including in-Library software, online subscriptions, e-books, audio, and print. Resources provided by other instiitutions are also listed here.

Step-By-Step

  1. Locate exam preparation help from the most popular resources by following the links below, categorized for USMLE™, General Medical, NCLEX, and Nursing Certification.
  2. To find additional print Library resources, search the VIRGO catalog with a keyword search on “examination questions” and selecting Health Sciences as the library.

Resources

Medical Boards

    USMLE™
  • USMLEasy via AccessMedicine
    The Library's subscription to AccessMedicine includes McGraw-Hill’s USMLEasy product for UVa SOM students and affiliates preparing for Steps 1 through 3 of the USMLE™ board examinations.
  • National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Self-Assessment Services
    Interactive self-assessment tools offered by NBME for USMLE™ Step1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3. Free sample assessment is available, other assessments incur a cost.
  • Open Directory
    Resources related to United States Medical Licensure Exam (USMLE™) Steps 1, 2, 3, and 4. Multiple sites are listed, some free, discussion forums are also included.
  • Princeton Review
    This commercial site offers a free full-length practice test. Requires registration.
  • Ebooks via Ebrary
    Electronic versions of some of the most popular test review books, including books from the PreTest and FirstAid series can be viewed using free, downloadable software available at http://shop.ebrary.com/Download. The Ebrary reader is also available on all Health Sciences Library computers.

Help

For additional information about board review resources, contact Ellen Ramsey or the Learning Resources Center at 924-5591.