Failed NCLEX for the 3rd time. Need some help with tips please

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Hello. I just recently found out that I didn't pass my NCLEX RN two weeks ago. This was my 3rd attempt and still didn't get any luck. This time around, I ran out of time. I only made it up to 250. On my first time taking it was April 2014 and I went up to 265 - Failed. The second time, I took it in August 2014 and I went up to 265 - Failed. This time in November, failed. I really don't know how to study anymore. I thought I did better this time around (3rd) but I guess I didn't. As I looked at my report, everything was near passing level. The second time I only had two categories that were near passing level.

Materials that I've used included

- Exam Cram RN

- Mastery app RN

- Saunders RN

- 35 paged review

- Hurst review book

If anyone could give me tips for my 4th attempt (which I really REALLY want to pass), I would really appreciate your help. It just sucks to feel no pain anymore after receiving my report because I got used to the feeling of getting disappointed :( I cried for days after my 1st and 2nd attempts but this time I just feel numb.. I just want to get over this feeling and keep on going.

Thank you in advance for anyone's help again.

I honestly only studied the first 2 chapters of the Kaplan book, which was test taking skills. Pretty much a giant flow sheet. You're likely not lacking in knowledge content (I personally don't think content is the priority) you just need to know a certain minimum and the rest is test taking skills... Priorities ABCs all that junk.

I honestly only studied the first 2 chapters of the Kaplan book, which was test taking skills. Pretty much a giant flow sheet. You're likely not lacking in knowledge content (I personally don't think content is the priority) you just need to know a certain minimum and the rest is test taking skills... Priorities ABCs all that junk.

which kaplan book did you use? Is it the purple one? Because I have it but I just never tried to take a look on it. By the way, I forgot to mention that I have also used:

- ATI

- NCSBN (borrowed)

- Kaplan online questions (borrowed)

yet still no luck

Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

I only did Kaplan, and the strategies were SO helpful. It's worth shelling out the money for full access. I also purchased a copy of their Content Review Guide (and studied it cover to cover), but little of what I'd studied there was on the NCLEX. It was the strategies and HOW to answer the questions that I found most helpful.

I took it three times and passed the 3rd time just recently. I credit majority of my success to ATI's virtual tutor program. Also I downloaded a review book from iTunes called NCLEX Made Simple and read over a "study guide" I found on here. The book from iTunes gives you an outline of stuff you should remember and the study guide points out important info with mneumonics to help you remember things. If you want i can email a copy of the review sheet.

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I would like a copy of the review sheet. Would you mind sending it to me? What I do you need and how can I get it to you privately? Thanks.

I took it three times and passed the 3rd time just recently. I credit majority of my success to ATI's virtual tutor program. Also I downloaded a review book from iTunes called NCLEX Made Simple and read over a "study guide" I found on here. The book from iTunes gives you an outline of stuff you should remember and the study guide points out important info with mneumonics to help you remember things. If you want i can email a copy of the review sheet.

if you could, yes please. I really appreciate it :) my email is [email protected]

Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.
if you could, yes please. I really appreciate it :) my email is [email protected]

I would STRONGLY urge you to keep your e-mail address off of such a public website.

Since I cant send private messages on here...here's my junk email, just shoot me a message and I'll email you the study [email protected]

Hi! I passed my NCLEX on the 2nd time around last month. I was also on the verge of losing hope and not passing the test but thank God I was able to. I can give you some of my tips which I have also read in some testimonials and it really helped my alot.

I started reviewing july and took my NCLEX on november. so almost 4 months with weekends. Theres no day that i didnt study or read anything or answered quiz questions. I study 4-6 hours a day. I did SAUNDERS COMPREHENSIVE BOOK 5TH EDITION. they say that it's the "nursing bible" well i can attest to that because I read it everyday, over and over again. Esp the topics that i wasnt that familiar. Also during my first month, i answered 200 questions from saunders also included in that book. and on my 3rd and last month i do 300plus questions a day still the same questions. Also, i watched Michael linares' videos on youtube he's good when it comes to making complicated topics to simplier ones. also, i bought a kaplan book, answered it 2x and read the la charity book and answered it also. The last but not the least, PRAY. study hard and pray HARDER. i dont know if youre a roman catholic but if you are. I did novenas to st. expiditus, prayed the rosary every night. and HAVE FAITH IN HIM. you can do it!! god bless and dont lose hope :)

I would STRONGLY urge you to keep your e-mail address off of such a public website.

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.
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