FAILED Lpn 3rd time

tameen · Nov 30, 2015

Hello, I understand I've failed the test 3 times also, I ordered the Sanders nclex review it's really good looking to test again end of december. I've tried hurst also. I'm not a good test taker but I passed my Hesi on the first try, I'm lost!!!!!!!!!

quiltynurse56, LPN, LVN · Nov 30, 2015

Try the app NCLEX Mastery.

DJAYS · Dec 1, 2015

Yeah I am still trying to pass this test also but I use flash cards now through Saunders it's like the book.

Natasha A., CNA, LVN · Dec 1, 2015

Tameen, im like you with test taking strategies. have you tried Kaplan client needs question video? it suppose to break it down on how to answer questions according to client need .I would like to purchase if its worth it

NurseBetty_RN · Dec 2, 2015

Look up ReMar nclex review...I hear it's amazing jut ordered.

I ordered this also, i love her review

Nurse1979Banuelos · Dec 2, 2015

I did my LPN Nclex Nov 30th got 127 questions, I live in CA. Waiting for my results..

I studied VIRTUAL ATI

SAUNDERS PN 6TH ED.

MASTERY NCLEX APP.

And lots ATI practice test

CJM L.P.N. · Dec 3, 2015

Hello sorry that you failed, I took it two days before Thanksgiving and passed. I did a ton of Saunders NCLEX, questions online two weeks before test. These seem to help and my actual test had a lot of SATA wasn't too happy about this but some how I got through it. Did you ever consider a tutor? My school was very good with review and testing. At school we used both Kaplan and Saunders, along with tons of test. I wish you the best and practice, practice, practice!

Ultraposh · Dec 7, 2015

I assumed you meant the program but from the comments it looks like you meant the NCLEX?. I took the NCLEX a whole year out of school using Saunders Comprehensive Review + Exam Cram-PN. I think I did Kaplan questions too. I went through the Saunders in 2 weeks and then the Exam cram in 2 weeks (while on vacation) while traveling to destinations and took the exam with like no sleep the day I touched down back at home. I almost panicked when my screen didn't shut off after 85 questions. But fortunately it did after 86! I'm mentioning this for inspirational purposes. If I could do it so can you.

First I would suggest doing at least 3000(Maybe 5,000 for you?) questions before taking the exam again. Being that this is your third time I would assume the issue is one of the following:

1. Poor Foundation- in which case you really should comprehensively go over your nursing curriculum again beginning with med Surg( or even fundamentals). I hear Med Surg Success is an excellent book.

2. Lack of familiarity or concept grasp of NCLEX style questions- in which case you need to do lots of questions. At least 3,000. I still would recommend at least reviewing with Saunders comprehensive review which also includes plenty of questions as well.

3. Anxiety- Are you a good student that is just getting tripped up on the exam? Only you can really determine this. Try to determine if it could all be anxiety related and attempt to address it before moving onto intense studying again.

4. Lack of critical thinking skills- in which you need to go through a fundamentals book (Fundamentals Success?) and then back to #1&2 again

Do you experience a lack of confidence with other things? Have you had a lot of failures? Maybe you need to believe in yourself more? I think it's best to slowly work your way from the bottom up then in whatever it is you do not succeed at. You may be working at a faster pace than what you specifically need for yourself. This is just my input I don't claim to be able to solve your problem I'm just hoping it helps. Start slow and be patient. God bless

Jennif3r · Dec 7, 2015

This is so inspiring! I too graduated 3 years ago, but have attempted 4 times already. I'm not giving up! Do you recommend in class refresher courses or studying on your own? What books did you find really helpful? Thanks again for this post.