A spare moment to help me out?

[sam2326]

I know there are so many posts about issues with failing, but if I can get even one assuring reply, this will be worth it.

I have failed the NCLEX-RN exam two times now. My school had us test with HESIs and I scored above the recommended 860, read the Blue Saunder's book cover to cover, and studied the Kaplan book that you can buy from Borders.

I failed both times with 265 questions. I know the first time, my nerves were uncontrollable, but the second fail baffles me. I went into that testing day with such confidence. I lost my RN job because of the first failure and now have to defer all of my student loans (which is a hefty amount) because I failed the second time. Even writing this post puts butterflies in my stomach and makes me nervous thinking about the next time I pass.

I don't have the money for the online Kaplan course, but was going to try the 3 week NCSBN and the LaCharity book.

Any tips or words to help my confidence? I get short of breath just thinking about re-testing.

thanks in advance, guys. I appreciate any comforting words and thoughts.

[caliotter3]

If you are persistent, you will pass. Study as if you had never tested before and don't give up.

[angelavenice]

dont give up and always pray,i too didnt pass my test yet but,soon thats my destiny and we all do!

[sam2326]

thank you so much. i am applying in kaplan online, i've finally gathered the money, thankfully.

[Rednights]

Wow Saunders book cover to cover and the Kaplan book? What were you getting on those Kaplan tests?

[llg, PhD, RN]

I am happy to read that you enrolled in a course. That's a good move.

Good luck to you.

[moonisbright]

You will pass! I believe in you! Good Luck....go at it again in 45 days. :)

[suns]

take it asap! while some of the things that you study are still "fresh"

PRAY PRAY!

and study your content for 2 weeks maybe then another 2 weeks practice questions.use davis..there are some posts that said it was like nclex! goodluck!!! LACHARITY & PNEUMONICS!

[vcoronel127]

pray....and also do a lot of practice questions everyday. and always read the rationale for every question regardless if you got it right...the day before the test, eat healthy so you mind can retain more information.

good luck on your next one and always do your best.

[sam2326]

Thank you all for your tips and kind words. Reading your responses has helped me and I will definitely put them to good use!

Rednights- Since I've graduated, I have been getting 60-65 on Kaplan pretests that I have found online and from the book you can buy without the coorifice. and doing fairly well on Saunders, but that was not exactly my issue, I know a good chunk of the material, it is a matter of convincing myself that I know it, which is what I am really hoping to learn from the Online Kaplan Classroom, but thank you for your reply anyway.