WHERE TO BEGIN
You made it through the door — now let's get you on the mat. Answer two quick questions below for a targeted plan, then use the Dojo Map anytime you're not sure where to go next.
Step 1 of 2
Where are you right now?
Pick the one that fits today. You can always change course.
Step 2 of 2
What's giving you the most trouble?
We'll point you at the exact bootcamp, course, and drills for it.
THE PATH The default route through the dojo
Not sure the questions above fit you? This is the path most students follow, in order.
Learn the material
Work through the Courses module by module. Each module ends with a 25-question quiz so you can check yourself as you go.
Drill with Quick Practice
Head to the Proving Grounds and run Quick Practice. It pulls from the full bank and tracks what you've already seen, so you keep getting fresh reps.
Prove it & rank up
Finish a full course with its 100-question Course Exam, then take the Belt Exams in the Proving Grounds. Passing them is how you climb from White Belt toward Black.
Sharpen weak spots
Hit a Kata Series bootcamp for a trouble area, reinforce with Black Belt Recall and Cheat Sheets — then circle back. Repetition is how black belts are made.
THE MAP Everything in the dojo
What each area is for, and when to use it. Bookmark this page — it's your home base.
Courses & Modules
When you're learning something new
Structured lessons across every NCLEX topic. Each module ends with a 25-question quiz, and each full course with a 100-question exam.
Open Courses →Kata Series Bootcamps
For high-yield trouble areas
Focused deep-dives on the topics that trip students up most — Pharmacology, ABGs, EKGs, lab values, fluids & electrolytes, the pathophys big three, and more. Fast, targeted drilling.
Enter the bootcamps →Proving Grounds
To drill & to rank up
Home of Belt Exams and Quick Practice. Drill the full question bank anytime, or take a Belt Exam to advance your belt.
Enter the Proving Grounds →Black Belt Recall
For fast recall
Battle-tested mnemonics that make sticky facts actually stick. Perfect for the final stretch or anytime something won't lock in.
Open the vault →Cheat Sheets
For quick reference
One-page references for high-yield topics. Keep them close while you study — and skim them right before exam day.
Browse cheat sheets →The Arcade
When you need a different gear
Games that turn review into reps without it feeling like studying. Great for breaking up a long session and shoring up weak spots.
Hit the arcade →Books
For off-screen study
The Nurse Dojo book series — pocket-sized NCLEX prep for studying away from a screen. A great companion to the platform.
See the books →Dojo Journey
To see how far you've come
Your progress map — rank, SP, and where you stand on the road to Black Belt. Check in to stay motivated and spot what's next.
View your Journey →PROGRESS How ranks & SP work
The dojo rewards consistency. Here's the system behind your belt.
SP (Skill Points) are what you earn for training — finishing modules, completing practice sets, and passing exams. The more you train, the more SP you bank.
Your rank reflects how far you've progressed. Pass Belt Exams to advance through the nine belts, from White all the way to Black.
Think of it like a real dojo: nobody hands you a belt. You earn it on the mat — one rep, one exam at a time.
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