I guess the 5th time is the charm with NCLEX-RN.

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I recently found out that I have failed the Ca.NCLEX-RN for the fourth time. I'm starting to lose hope even with a great support system. I know I shouldn't lose hopeI honestly thought I passed this time with 196 questions with about 20 SATA questions, 2 diagrams, and 6 put in order.

I've done the Kaplan course and that did not work for me the 3rd time I took the exam. So, I completely changed how I studied and approached the exam.

I did 150 to 200 questions on alternating days (Mon. = 150, Tue. = 200, etc.) with NCLEX 4000. On questions that I got wrong I would go over that specific topic with Saunders 5th edition and write them down in my own words in a notebook that I would take with me everywhere so when I had free time I would read a page or two.

On the day of the exam I felt so good and ready. During the exam I would write notes to myself to breathe, relax, and to read each question carefully. When I hit question 76 I wrote to myself "you're still in the game, now go for that win" and that pumped me up even more after each question I still received. After the exam I felt drained, but had a good feeling that this time changed and this time i'll finally be a licensed nurse.

Now, I'm thinking I need another different approach to studying. I'm also thinking of taking a refresher course because I have been out of school for so long (grad Nov. 2012 :(). I was wondering if Hurst is a good program to look into.

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hello, i am on the same boat as you. i failed my nclex exam 4 times already and losing hope. but i cant give up on this. i know someway, i will finally pass this exam, i am thinking of signing up with hurst also. and also kaplan review. two to three months of preparation i needed for me. dont give up you will make it, i will make it too. gotta keep our heads up. We cant give up on this goal and that is to finally have the letters RN, attached to our names.. Goodluck and keep me posted on your journey.., by the way, I graduated nursing 2010 from a foreign country..

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It's nice to hear that I'm not alone. Reading different posts scared me because I saw people who spoke about failing the lesser amount. I know what you mean about being positive. I will keep you in my prayers so we both can have the RN title.

Sending you good vibes :up:

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You are not alone. We can't give up, passing the NCLEX is a journey. Take a break from studying. Figure out what is your weak points. Start study a fresh again. If you can get a study partner that should help a great deal...because that what we did in Nursing school. Please Remember, the race is not to the swift nor the battle to the strong, but to those who endure to the end. You will pass your NCLEX.

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