After failed three time of NCLEX

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I have failed three times on the FL NCLEX. However, it is require to take the remedial course in order to take the fourth attempt. I heard that NYC has unlimited try on the NCLEX without taking any remedial course. Thus, can I take it in NYC instead of FL for my fourth time. Is anyone know the process? Thanks.

Not harsh at all...it's the truth. Who wants a nurse who tries to do an end run around her state's requirements for licensure?

I do understand your point of view but I have never heard a patient ask a nurse how many times did you take NCLEX? Also if you've ever had a nurse take care of you how do you know for sure that nurse didn't fail NCLEX numerous times? It just confuses me when I hear a person say "I wouldn't want a nurse taking care*of me who failed NCLEX 3,4, or 5x" In reality you would NEVER know.

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Very rare this is my first time ever hearing that

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I do understand your point of view but I have never heard a patient ask a nurse how many times did you take NCLEX? Also if you've ever had a nurse take care of you how do you know for sure that nurse didn't fail NCLEX numerous times? It just confuses me when I hear a person say "I wouldn't want a nurse taking care*of me who failed NCLEX 3,4, or 5x" In reality you would NEVER know.

For US-educated candidates the pass rate for first time NCLEX-RN takers is 91%, for second time takers is 73%, then 60% for third time. After that it drops steeply to below 50% for fourth time and by 12th time is 15%!

After a candidate fails a third time they likely won't pass the exam and will never be given the opportunity to be asked how many times they took it.

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it's not important how many times you get there, what's important is you get there! failing nclex test multiple times doesn't judge you of who you are in the field. I know you guys are already licensed nurses, but please, sometimes it may not sound harsh to you, but for some us, it does. I haven't yet pass my nclex, and I failed multiple time already, but you just don't know what we are going through. I know truth hurts, but sometimes, it just doesn't sound therapeutic....just saying:unsure:

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For US-educated candidates the pass rate for first time NCLEX-RN takers is 91%, for second time takers is 73%, then 60% for third time. After that it drops steeply to below 50% for fourth time and by 12th time is 15%!

After a candidate fails a third time they likely won't pass the exam and will never be given the opportunity to be asked how many times they took it.

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It's as high as 91% now for first-time testers? That's great news, actually; last stats I knew were 85%, so that's what I mention when it applies. Glad to see it's much higher now :)

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does this means only US educated nurses have high passing chances.i personally feel so bad and discouraged when i come across these type of comments because i am an foreign educated nurse and have failed my nclex rn exam for my first attempt.i know u guys are trying to help out..but still it hurts.

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does this means only US educated nurses have high passing chances.i personally feel so bad and discouraged when i come across these type of comments because i am an foreign educated nurse and have failed my nclex rn exam for my first attempt.i know u guys are trying to help out..but still it hurts.

Please, don't despair. It is my personal opinion that it would be the same if US nurses were to take a foreign exam simply due to the language barrier. Even some US nursing students have struggled or are struggling with the NCLEX or other basic exams because they are not good in the subject of English as it applies to varying definitions. They and you may be the best nurse ever when it comes to providing care, but fall below the acceptable standard when it comes to identifying or explaining the care provided in written form.

Each time I read a post from ANY foreign nurse or even have a conversation in person with them, I'm in awe that someone can speak and understand another language enough to function independently in a foreign country. I only know two languages: English and slang. I love the subject of English, but when I'm angry, I'm so much better at slang!

We we just have to remind ourselves of our intent versus our impact of the words we use when speaking to others....foreign and domestic. Some of the people in the world of social media live for the opportunity to blow someone off because they can do so as they are safely hidden behind a computer screen, fake name, and an avatar. Those irrelevant few don't speak for all of us. But sometimes, they do speak the truth. Sometimes, we could all use a redial course in social etiquette and tactfulness. Be encouraged!

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Spr2013 I agree and that's all I was saying to those who did not find what they said was harsh. Everyone has their faults but if they are willing to not give up why try to kick them down when they already feel discouraged?!

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It doesn't matter how how many times you take the test. My best friend's Mom took her boards 5x, but hey she's a nurse director now!

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does this means only US educated nurses have high passing chances.i personally feel so bad and discouraged when i come across these type of comments because i am an foreign educated nurse and have failed my nclex rn exam for my first attempt.i know u guys are trying to help out..but still it hurts.

Statistically yes. IENs have a first time pass rate of less than 40%, second attempts are less than 20%. Even the Kaplan & Hurst NCLEX review programs for IENs do not offer money back guarantees like they do for US graduates. The low pass rate is attributed to language comprehension issues (English is not easy to learn especially with figurative language) and the fact that US graduates are trained to US standards and taught NCLEX style questions often throughout the program. IENs are tight to practice in that country's standards which are not always congruent to US standards. Even medication names very between countries. The US & Canada are very similar in nursing education but there are quite a few differences in drug names in addition to units for labs and other vital information.

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Maybe not "likely" but we've all read plenty of post here from people who have passed after 6, 7 or even the 10th try. I know people personally who passed after 3 or more tries. My point still remains you wouldn't know how many times a nurse who has taken care of you failed before finally passing. Majority of the time employer's don't ask

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it's not important how many times you get there, what's important is you get there! failing nclex test multiple times doesn't judge you of who you are in the field. I know you guys are already licensed nurses, but please, sometimes it may not sound harsh to you, but for some us, it does. I haven't yet pass my nclex, and I failed multiple time already, but you just don't know what we are going through. I know truth hurts, but sometimes, it just doesn't sound therapeutic....just saying:unsure:

I stand by what I said, if a candidate is failing an exam multiple times, perhaps they need to get some help with what they are studying.

As for the whole I dont understand what you are going through...You are right, I dont know you to understand your story

1/2 way through my third year my house burnt down. I was pretty much left with the clothes I was standing up in. Most of my text books were destroyed, my notes were smoke damaged, and managed to salvage 1 nursing uniform after about three dry cleans. I was a full time nurisng student gearing up to take my states (think NCLEX) I also had the full time job of dealing with the house fire

Going into taking such an important exam with the attitude of "it doesnt matter if I fail, I can just resit the exam" IMO setting yourself up to fail. Go into it with the attitude "I can pass this. I have put the work into it'. In NZ, you wouldnt get more than a second attempt.

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