[gsdcruz]

just wanna let you know guys that i failed again, took the exam last july 12 in CA and I called the BON today and talked to a guy and he told me "it's a bad news for me" but he didn't say I failed or pass he just said bad news for me and study harder next time, i'm lucky to have a response like that after only 5 days of waiting...CA doesn't have quick result, i just called to ask about my files and it ended up knowing my result which is good coz now i can prepare again for my next exam which is gonna be 86 days from today...i don't even need to check the CA BON website every minute from now on or wait for the mail to know my result...I FAILED at 75 which means i extremely don't know what i'm doing, i did better on my other tries in which i'm not much prepared and this last one i devoted some time and failed at 75, sucks huh, made me feel dumber!!! I'm a BSN graduate, spent 4 long years at school graduated with flying colors and can't even pass NCLEX-RN, maybe it's not my time yet or it could be that nursing is not for me...i'l figure it out before reapplying...thanks for those who wished me luck and hoped that i passed, save it for next time...sorry that i have to do a thread like this and it doesn't look good on the site but i have to vent it out or i will just explode...i can't blame myself, anyone or anything coz i did my best.

[Tweety]

I'm sorry. Best wishes.

[DolphinRN84]

I'm so sorry You will definitely do better next time. I'm sure you will pass next time. What types of questions did you get on the exam? What sources did you use to study? Again, I'm sorry....

[gsdcruz]

Originally Posted by LPRN2006

I'm so sorry You will definitely do better next time. I'm sure you will pass next time. What types of questions did you get on the exam? What sources did you use to study? Again, I'm sorry....

i got lots of prioritization, delegation, infection control and some meds...i used saunders book and CD doing 75-100 questions/day for a month. thanks for your concern...i'l get over it

[DolphinRN84]

Have you thought about Kaplan? They are really good in showing test taking strategies and how to approach critical thinking questions. The questions are hard, but it makes the NCLEX seem alittle easier. The only downside is that Kaplan is ridiculously expensive. I found it worked best by studying Saunders for content, and then Kaplan for critical thinking.

[stressgal]

{{{gsdcruz}}}, I am so sad for you. Hang in there. Did you think about trying Kaplan's review program? Maybe that would give you the skills in answering the questions you need. I'm sure that your knowledge is great, it could just be the testing skills that need honed. This test is extremly stressful and every little bit of advantage helps. I took Kaplan and passed with 75 questions. I know others have discounted the course, but I know it helped me assess and correctly answer questions on the exam. Good luck, whatever you decide on for the next exam.

[gsdcruz]

Originally Posted by stressgal

{{{gsdcruz}}}, I am so sad for you. Hang in there. Did you think about trying Kaplan's review program? Maybe that would give you the skills in answering the questions you need. I'm sure that your knowledge is great, it could just be the testing skills that need honed. This test is extremly stressful and every little bit of advantage helps. I took Kaplan and passed with 75 questions. I know others have discounted the course, but I know it helped me assess and correctly answer questions on the exam. Good luck, whatever you decide on for the next exam.

I will consider all your advices for sure, thanks a lot guys...i'l try to move on from this point...i just found out on the reapply form that CA is now participating in the 45-day retake policy, i don't know how true is this but it is stated on the form. my choice at the moment is NCSBN review and KAPLAN...i can't attend to both but i have to decide in a few days.

[Komeback Kid]

I recommend reading the Kaplan test taking skills book ($35.00). It helped me alot. I just recently graduated and I had to take the HESI 3 times before I passed. We were required to make a 850. 1st--844, 2nd--789 and 3rd-878. Before the last time I read the Kaplans book and the questions make more sense. I read it again 1 wk before my NCLEX (July 13th) and I passed it on the first try. Hang in there. God didn't let you come this far for nothing. I have faith in you, don't give up. Hand it over to God. Only do 25-35 questions a night (that's what I did). I didn't read anything but the Kaplans book and something on the cranial nerves. Doing too many questions can burn you out (it has happened to me in the pass). I wish you best of luck.

[willdgate]

Have you tried a live review course, in hindsight it helped me in more ways than one. pray and have a plan. Also, normal vitals for all age groups and lab values were extremely important, b/c you know that stuff will definately be on there, the rest is up in the air. Also, common meds side effects and contraindications are important.