did it take you guys to pass. I am gonna take it a 3rd time in a couple of months. I'd just like to know how many times it took everyone else! thanks

keep your head up, dont' give up, i am also going for my third time. first time i was not sure of what i knew. but the second time i had studied so hard. i thought i knew everything and all strategies to use. however, i was not as focused i was mixing up contents and i did much better on the first then i did on the second. i had 130 questions and all near the passing standard except one and the secnd time i had 75 i was sure i had passed becasue everyone i knew had passed at 75. well now im going for my third try and iam studying one section at a time. when are u planning to take your exam. good luck and don't give up there is alway hope

Hang in there. One advise: Make sure you are ready before retaking. Explore other avenues (prep course, study books, hours spent studying/day) that you did not use the previous 2 times. No need to pressure yourself with a deadline. Make plan to start studying and you will know when you are ready to retake. Only then schedule a date and go for it. I took Kaplan prep course (their approach is to show you strategies on how to break the questions and figure out what is being asked so that you can select the right answer). I reviewed contents with Saunders 3rd edition (great book! Colorful and tons of info you'll need to know!!!). I passed on the first try with 75 q but realize that success on passing nclex is a combination of good preparation and confidence. I studied monday through friday 9am - 5pm, worked on fridays 11p-7a and took saturdays and sundays off. Then 2 months later, when I had no more energy to study, I knew I was ready and I took the test. Be confident in yourself that you can and will pass this exam. Don't attract negative energy to you. Be positive. Your last thought before falling asleep at night should be "I have what it takes and I will pass the nclex exam. Trust me, it works. Good luck!