6th time taking NCLEX RN, Does PVT still Work?

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Hello guys

I have been reading this forum for a while and today I decided to register.

No better username than the one I chose.

My story is LONG.

I don't even know why I am here, what I need today, or what I hope to gain from writing this.

I'll start from the most recent. Earlier today, I took my Nclex RN exam for the sixth, yes I mean 6th time in this glorious and big state of Texas. I currently feel like.... well BLANK!

Does the Vue Trick still work in 2014? If it does then I must have failed again for the 6th time after 265 questions.

Is it still a fail if the registration page takes you to the credit card page? *sigh*.... I want to "faith it till I make it"... Wait for two days to check the official "unofficial result". I want to speak in tongues for the next two days and have heaven ANSWER MY CRY. But... After trying the trick again... The credit card page came up and I just think I might as well....accept... or maybe... I should faith it.. *DOUBLE SIGH*

I took breaks during my exam, I was sort of running out of time, but I still made it through all 265 questions.

Always a believer that "Impossible is nothing" I chose to never let the previous failures deter me from trying "one more time". Yes, I took breaks, vacations even, and relaxed in between each exam. I also studied using different materials. I've been lurking on AN.com for a while now, I know all the suggested materials.

I've shut down some part of the world, Ignored things that generally make me happy just to FOCUS on studying.

I fasted for days and prayed. I made promises to God and sowed seeds. I tried to be a good person, and I made lifestyle changes. I am not complaining, just listing things I've done to make me worthy of this Nclex RN license. Well, not really worthy, BUT you get what I mean right?

For today's exam, I mainly used Kaplan. Did all the QTs etc. Granted I didn't finish all of my question bank, but I did over 75% of the question bank questions and answered all the QTs. For content, I have gone over so many resources.... I have also used Nclex 4000, and answered questions from different sources.

I felt ready (or so I thought) this time. most importantly I had peace of mind, confidence, and believed God is ABLE. And still the credit card page comes up.

In all 6 exams, I have held up strong, and I am still holding on.

Ok... I think I'm done. I know for a fact that in God's time, I will become and RN, and I will still go ahead and check my result using the quick result. I'll be sure to post what comes of it.

This is one of those really sad things people don't share right? Well, I can't possibly be the only one in my shoes right? I think I'm using this mode to vent since I didn't even tell people I was taking the exam this time. I wanted to surprise them with my success story... and not have everyone nervous for me while I was taking the exam. I could answer questions if you have them.. but I won't share any more here.

P.S: I have an LVN license and I did THAT exam ONCE! Answering 85 questions.

And I did THAT exam with the knowledge that I wouldn't work with it since my goal was becoming and RN. I still haven't worked with my LVN license. And I've now been out of BSN school for over a year and still not passed my RN boards.

Isn't life funny?

Just wish I was laughing... But I am surprisingly alright... I didn't think of failure this time around, so I can't say I'm better than I thought I'd be. I was focused on success. And I believed it would happen for me. . .

Actually after writing all this, I want to Faith it till I see my quick result. Pray for me y'all...

I have the same story like your's.I have also failed NCLEX-RN over 6 times.But passed my LPN exam in 1st attempt with 89 questions.To me when i was giving LPN exam i felt like i was giving the RN exam.LPN exam is so similar to RN.

Don't give up it's just a matter of time.Sooner or later we will reach there.

Good luck!!

I honestly don't remember much about the LVN exam I took. I just know I took a break and about 5 minutes later, the computer shut off. I wasn't sad or happy.. I was just like, "Oh well, I now have an experience and should be able to conquer my Nclex RN".

Then when the result came, I didn't even tell anybody about passing. Just a few friends. I didn't take it so seriously. I apologized to God for my nonchalant attitude. I realize so many people struggle with something I basically took for granted.

I am still believing that my name will be on the Board of Nursing. PVT can kiss my butt!

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Hi my Dear, you are not alone. Your name is how I am feeling also. Don't give up hope yet wait for your quick results. But, If your didn't pass still don't give up. Because, the race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, but to those who endured to the end. Endure! Endure! Endure! You are not alone. I graduated in 2008 with my BSN and because of situations beyond my control I couldn't do the NCLEX-RN then. I did it 3 timed in 2013 and failed and once in March 2014 and failed. So, it will be m 5th time taking the NCLEX. My biggest problem is over analyzing on the exam. I will purchase the NCSBN 8 weeks antake take it again in the Summer. Like you I fasted, prayed and sowed seeds. But, God is the Lord of the harvest. Our time is not yet. Jeremiah 29V11. God have a plan for us. We will continue to Endure. Don't give up. The race is not to the swift or battle to the strong but to those that endure to the end. ENDURE! ENDURE! ENDURE!

You're in my prayers. You will conquer and make it through. God's time is truly the best. Our season of rejoicing is coming.

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Yeah I wouldn't give up yet, maybe since you've taken it several times the trick won't work! Good luck and keep us updated! You can do this!

I like your thinking. Lol.. Thanks. I am certainly going to keep you updated. :-)

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Hey check out my blog post about when I took the NCLEX and the resources I used. Email me if you need study guides or a study plan.

Hope it all worked out for the best!

Yes, Thanks and I pray it will work out for the best. Please where is the link to your blog? I'd like to read your story.

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You're in my prayers. You will conquer and make it through. God's time is truly the best. Our season of rejoicing is coming.

Thank you so much. Yes, our season of rejoicing is coming. Let's stay in touch.

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.

Please do not give up...you can do this! I am just now beginning to "come around" after failing NCLEX on my first attempt. Everyone knew I was taking the test, and having to tell people that I failed was such an awful feeling. I have been an LPN for 12 years and my co-workers thought I would sail right through. It's so discouraging to try the PVT and be sent right to the credit card page...I cried when it happened to me. I just got my ATT to test a second time, and I know that I must be more prepared this time. I let myself get distracted by some other issues in the days leading up to my exam. Try again, go to a live review or class if you need to, that's how I plan to prepare this time.

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I totally understand! I am retaking nclex rn for the 4th time next Thursday!! I still have my LPN license as well...I took my LPN nclex ONCE!! I'm ready to lose my mind studying for this one! The first two times I had around 115 ques ...the last time I had 75! Cc page all three times:( Good Luck to you! God Bless! We made it through nursing school...we CAN do this! No matter how many times it takes! ;)

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Well everybody.

Looks like the Pearson Vue Trick still works. I just paid the near $8 fee to see the dreaded word "fail".

God's plan for me must certainly be bigger than I have for myself. Time to dust out that LVN license and work. I am not giving up on NclexRN, though I am TIRED OF IT! I will take this exam once more.

I had faith that I would be amongst the few who got the CC page and still passed, but Alas, that was false.

Please pray for me as I continue on whichever path I choose. Thanks to everyone who said kind words to me.

It's not over yet... though I am Tired.

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Just be patient and don't give up..your time will come....There are a lot of blogs here that can help and of course..try to overcome your anxiety. Have faith in God and claim it that you will pass next time...Prayers will be with you...:yes:

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I think the most difficult part is that you have a background as an LVN. I have a background as a vet tech and when I was taking the test I had to keep reminding myself that the questions are meant to test everyone in the U.S. that has done nursing. So on specialty questions, or even questions in general, you need to try to think like a nursing student rather than drawing from your background and going too in depth on the questions. Good luck!

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