Failed NCLEX; passed with U World (2018

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ATTENTION!!!!! NURSING STUDENTS!! NEW GRADS!!!! ANYONE WHO HAS FAILED NCLEX!!! IMPORTANT MESSAGE!!!!!!!!

I graduated from nursing school in December of 2017. I receive my ATT to test January 6th 2018. I scheduled to take boards February 3rd 2018. I studied maybe 3-4 weeks before taking Nclex. I used Hurst and Kaplan. On February 3rd at 2pm ..I took my exam in Dallas, TX. I took 248 before my computer shut off. I tested from 2pm-8pm =6 hours with NO BREAK!!! Immediately after the test shut off, I knew without a shadow of doubt that I had failed Nclex! (WORST FEELING EVER!)

which brings me to today!

I took Nclex again for the second time today April 27th 2018 at 12pm. I finished at 2pm. I took 75 questions in 2 hours! I have to wait 48 hours for my quick results........

LISTEN!!!!!!! The first time around I used Hurst and Kaplan. Which cost ALOT of money, btw. Neither programs helped me much! From my experience, I wouldn't recommend them. (Disclaimer: there are people who swear by these two programs. Good for them) However, the second time around, I used UWORLD!!!!! And let me tell you....!!!! It is heaven sent!!!! Everything on the exam was soooooo familiar! U WORLD is basically a qbank of 2000+ questions. Each question has THE BEST rationales! U WORLD literally breaks everything done perfectly! They also have amazing pictures , to help you visual/ learn the information! You can even download the app and do questions on the go!!! However, I bought a notebook. I did every last question in the qbank by system (neuro, cardiac , endocrine , mental health, antepartum etc)! As I answered questions.. If I missed any question or if I didn't fully understand the question, I would write out the rationale and review them!

I don't know if I passed or failed but thanks to UWORLD ... I felt much more confident walking into NCLEX! It's literally a gift from God himself. And did I mention that UWORLD is cheaper?!?!?!?! Don't just do the question, actually understand the question and the rationale. UWORLD actually made the NCLEX seem easy ... (I'll confirm that statement once I receive my results lol)!!!

Unfortunately, I did not pass so I started reviewing again. And I also started using Hurst review because a friend of mine who did not pass first try used uworld and then used Hurst this second time and says that helped her a lot.

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Yes, I heard Hurst is good for those who lack content information! However, don't get discouraged! Everything will indeed workout in due time! Don't give up and give up and give it all you got!

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Hi Bkwalker- took test on Oct 4th after doing uworld- I ran out of time at 170 questions and got near passing in all subjects. I "thought" I would finish near 75 and when I didn't it made it worse and it was like so many horror stories I have read. I really had to try to just calm down and focus. I did Uworld 50's/60's and last 75 questions I did, 80%. I am not sure what went wrong but I am ready to re-take it. I know I was really really nervous and I felt like in so many that it was like an eye test- "which is better, a or b" and then having to choose one but having a hard time. I kept looking a the clock but at that point I was in slow motion. I would really appreciate any help/insight.

When I left I felt like I totally bombed (many things I felt like I had never heard of) and thought if I didn't pass, I wouldn't know where to even start as I did study, so I guess the good news is I was close to passing" but that really isn't quantifiable to me.

Thanks in advance

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How is hurst vs uworld not sure where to begin as I recently took nclex and failed this week. When and where do I begin to study again??? Is hurst expensive

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Congratulations! Was there any SATA that has only one answer correct or all answers correct you encountered?

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