by Jab08

I've taken the Nclex-pn twice already and failed...I started reviewing again for my 3rd try ...I'm doing alot of questions about 100-200 questions a day and scoring myself...my scores are in the 50-60 percentages still!!!...this is so frustrating....why am i scoring so low?...i feel like I can't do this anymore...I am giving up and getting so depressed about this whole NCLEX!!! And to also mention that in nursing school...i struggled, but i made it in the end...I basically just want to know if there is a good Nclex pn book out there that is easy to understand? and any other tips on passing this test...I really wanna pass this next try!!!

Re: NCLEX PN: I don't know what to do anymore

It's been so long since I took the nclex so I don't really have any good tips. Maybe you need to get in a review class? Do they have any near where you live? Don't give up! Three times a charm!!!

Re: NCLEX PN: I don't know what to do anymore

Maybe you are having test anxiety. I would try a review class as posted above. Good Luck & Do Not give up!

I have to take the NclexPn again

I took my exam in Dec. 07 it sop at 85 questions got results and didn't pass.I felt a little bad.Got to take again, I'm wondering can anyone give me any pointers.A friend of mine took also hers stop at 85 and she passed.Help me please. People are telling me to take the NCLEX review class but i have the Kaplan review book it has been very helpful. suggestions please.

Re: I have to take the NclexPn again

Originally Posted by Want to Pass

I took my exam in Dec. 07 it sop at 85 questions got results and didn't pass.I felt a little bad.Got to take again, I'm wondering can anyone give me any pointers.A friend of mine took also hers stop at 85 and she passed.Help me please. People are telling me to take the NCLEX review class but i have the Kaplan review book it has been very helpful. suggestions please.

Were you studying from Kaplan when you sat for the exam the first time? I do think that they have great strategies. I would say that if (heaven forbid), that you fail a second time around, then, I would consider a review class. You have to assess what you did the first time; did you study all of the content enough? Did you answer questions and review the rationales; whether you were right or wrong? Did you review areas of weakness? I made sure that I went over areas I had trouble with in school with a fine tooth comb. I would definitely practice at least 150 to 205 questions a day, to make sure that you have the stamina to sit for the maximum amount of questions that can be asked. I wish you better for your next exam!

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Thanks i really want prepared like i should have been now i'm studying the kaplan looking at questions different now.

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Re: NCLEX PN: I don't know what to do anymore

Originally Posted by Jab08

I've taken the Nclex-pn twice already and failed...I started reviewing again for my 3rd try ...I'm doing alot of questions about 100-200 questions a day and scoring myself...my scores are in the 50-60 percentages still!!!...this is so frustrating....why am i scoring so low?...i feel like I can't do this anymore...I am giving up and getting so depressed about this whole NCLEX!!! And to also mention that in nursing school...i struggled, but i made it in the end...I basically just want to know if there is a good Nclex pn book out there that is easy to understand? and any other tips on passing this test...I really wanna pass this next try!!!

Are you reading & understanding the rationale behind the questions. I would recommend that you do that with all of the questions. Additionally, while you are answering ?s and can't figure out the answer, instead of just checking a box, look up the content of the question in your review book and take notes. This really helped me a lot. Good luck!

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Two words: HURST REVIEW!!! I took this review for the NCLEX-RN and it was amazing. It doesn't matter so much if your taking the PN or RN. I took both and the major difference was delegation/management type stuff. The Hurst review is southern based and I don't know if you will be able to attend one in person and it costs about $350.00 Please check into it. Even if you just get the DVD and study guide. Another great resource is the book "NCLEX for Dummies" It has great test-taking strategies. DON'T GIVE UP! One of the smartest and most competant nurses I ever knew took the NCLEX 4 times! If she had given up, I never would had the joy of working with her. Good Luck!

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I think doing Suzanne's plan with Saunder's is a great idea because it helps you to identify your weak areas. Do the first step and from there you will know what areas you need to focus on. I didn't get past the first step but I knew what areas I had to review and I focused on that instead of trying to study everything.