Fail nclex 3 times. Need help!

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Hi everyone ,

I taken my nclex 3 times and each time I have fail. I feel so defeated and discourage. I was planning to sign up and take the nclex again but I'm afraid to pick a date. I feel like each time I fail the test it taken a part of my soul with it. I don't want to give up but I'm afraid I'll be a disappointment once again. Most of my friend have taken their test and pass the first time. I am extremely happy for my friend success. However, as a human you can't help but be envious. Have anyone feel this way? Any advice?

Oh have anyone try ncsbn extension review? I was planning to purchase the program to study. Maybe it will be better than the Kaplan?

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Have you reviewed your candidate performance report for each time you've taken the test? It tells you how you did in the different areas that NCLEX tests on. If you are below passing standard in the same areas, then it's clear you need to work on those areas. If you've been trying self-study in the past, perhaps you need to evaluate your reviewing methods and look into something different such as an in-person review course.

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Yes I have read the report. The first time I didn't do too well although I answer all 205 questions. The second time I simply just ran out of time. I almost pass if I have more time. I haven't receive a report for the 3rd time yet. I was planning to sign up for ncsbn extension where there will be a professor I can talk too. Maybe that will help.

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Hi,

Coming from a person who has taken their NCLEX 4 times, I know EXACTLY how you feel. I just want to share a glimpse of my experience give a little advice for you. Dreams do come true.

My advice for you is to let your mind recharge after for a couple weeks. Or when you feel like you are ready to study again. Start fresh, and start new and always look forward to the goal ahead and that is to PASS. Once I hit my third attempt and failed, I was definitely at my rock bottom. Because at that point, I thought I did everything right. I became a bitter person, someone I did not recognize. I was envious of people who were doing well in life, except me. (I'm usually that happy-go-lucky person). I too, felt like I was afraid of disappointing myself again. I did not want to go through another heartache of not passing. It truly does hurt. Try to get your mind to stop thinking this way asap. Imagine yourself getting that official letter in the mail with the best news ever or write out your feelings and then move on (that's what I did).

I decided, I needed to re-analyze my way of thinking. I did whatever I could. I went back into exercising, started writing down my thoughts (especially on days where I would feel more emotional - just let those feelings out) and I even bought an essential oil diffuser; do things that you enjoy just to shed some light in your life. These were some things that helped me relax and lessened my anxiety.

That is the first half my advice: to take care of yourself first. Whether you're practicing questions or taking the nclex; only then will those questions seem clear.

The next half is to put in the work. Questions, questions, questions is the key. I did used Kaplan and ncsbn on my first and second try but that did not work out well for me. On my fourth attempt, I passed with 75 questions. If you want to know what my study plan was, let me know. Hope any of this helps!!

You got this!

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