Failed NCLEX RN twice. It's been 2 years and have to take a refresher course.

Stay positive and don't give in to the negativity. It's your journey and no one else can fully understand how you feel. That being said, it took me over a year and several times retaking NCLEX to pass. Find what resources work for you. I wish you luck for your future don't give up! There's a reason you went through and passed nursing school. I used Saunders & Hurst for content, and the LaCharity book, Nclex mastery app & UWorld to practice questions. Take the time you need & pray! Everything in its time. I'm proud I didn't give up and I will start my RN position next month in the NICU unit I prayed for! You can do it too!

I went through the same thing(actually i am going still). I graduated a few a years back and took the test and I failed.In my state you just have 3 attempts before needing to take the refresher so instead of dealing with the stress of not having to fail more than twice; I just applied to the NY board and got approved to test really easy. I am still preparing to take the test again.

Texas you can test unlimited times within 4 years from graduation date. That would be fairly close to your home state I think. Closer than New York at least! Don't give up whatever you do! My husband just passed it after 6 tries. Severe test anxiety (literally almost passed out during one attempt). He was 3 years from graduation date. Many people were naysayers and negative nancies. He's already an LVN thank goodness but the bad attitudes toward repeat testers is pretty sad. You CAN do this!!

No need to go outside of your state to test...Once you apply to NY or Texas and they give you the ATT you can take the test in the same place you took it before, the test is the same everywhere, the only difference is that the license will only be valid in NY or Texas so you are going to have a pay a fee to transfer it to your home state

Hello LhetzP,

I understand where you are coming from, you are certainly right we all are different and trying to reach a goal, so first and foremost don't give up, yes there are states where you can attempt the nclex without remediation I know NY, HI. For those that chose to rain on your parade with negative comments may have passed the nclex but very well can be one of the worst nurses there is(I've ran into many and they will never admit how many times they actually took the test). Before you attempt the test again, make sure you do questions everyday from the all categories. I used Hurst, Uworld, Saunders, LaCharity, Lippincott so you see there is no one thing that can give you what you need( million dollar industry)alot of money paid out trying to get this done (believe me I know from experience), I found content is everything and thats where I focused most. So keep your head up and stay prayed up and you will pass. Good Luck !!!

So I am a official RN - but it took me 4 years and 2 fails to get it!!!!

I did it with 108 questions

Review course - Definitely!!! - HURST - was my preference AND UWORLD - did I say U WORLD!!!! amazing! Worth every penny

Youtube - watch videos on what labs are needed,anxiety, select all that apply and priority - WICKED IMPORTANT!!!

(Just make sure the videos are current- like 2017) - NCLEX changed 2 x since I graduated!

Good luck - and I took my boards out of state - live in NY - went to VT - but you are given the boards from the state you graduated in -

I even thought that maybe if I took them in an "easier" state - I might pass better- NO

NCLEX asks where you graduate from - so they know what test to give! Plus Pearson Vue has to have your ATT from the state you are got your graduation certificate from

Hope this helps - and if you do a lot of questions, stay focused- you can do anything

p.S. I went to the same testing center as always - just because I knew where it was, what to expect, and felt more comfortable - PSS. - Use the squishy ear plugs they give you and use them as Stress Balls!@@

Good luck