Failed nclex, pls help me if you passed Nclex in 2015

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Hello, I am writing this with a heavy heart as i found out that i may have failed Nclex the second time. I did the pearsonvue trick and it took my $200 so i did not get the good pop. I am thinking of doing the hurst review and kaplan but am not financial able to to because I just had a baby and i had to spent so much money out of pocket because my insurance would not cover most of the hospital bill. I was wondering if there is anyone out there that has taken any nclex prep that can help me, I would appreciate any help i can get, from study materials to study schedule. Also I would appreciate if anyone that has taken hurst review, kaplan etc can email me at [email protected]. I am at a cross road and i need help!!! Thanks

Thank you Omolara.

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Thank u InGodITrust, I have so many good report about the book, the one i have is called prioritization delegation and management of care. I will look for LaCharity at my local library and give it a try. Thanks again

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You can do this!! I'll be rooting for you. Just know to study everyday. Get an NCLEX app on your phone and use it at the store, work(on your breaks), heck, even when your in the bathroom. lol I downloaded a free one. See if you can have someone watch the little ones while you study even if its for an hr or 2. I have two kids myself even though they're older they still wanted my attention. It's tough. But you know what We survived Nursing school.:blackeye::nurse: You got this. Keep me posted. Don't let it break you...you came this far. Just push harder. Remember, what doesn't kill you will only make you stronger.

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I feel you...I just wrote a post on here 10min ago to inspire those NCLEX retakers.

Hope it helps :)

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Agree, ATI is great!!

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thanks for all the encouragements in this website.. im taking my nclex nxt month and icant really tell if im ready.. im doing the Kaplan qbank and saunders book together with the online questions that they provide. I get 60 percents on the saunders questions but I only get 50-59% in Kaplan questions..:(

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its my first time taking nclex..my exam will be next month. im doing saunders and Kaplan qbank but im only getting until 50-59% of my q bank..can u suggest some strategies or resources that I can use before I take my exam.. thanks!

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Hey ang1 this was my second time around and I did pass. I found out sat. What I did differently was I did a lot of questions and what I didn't understand I googled it. Plus, I had my Saunders which I read from front to back plus their questions in the book and online. I also practiced the pearsonvue questions, as well as the Mighty nurse practice questions. Let's just say I had no life till now. Lol I had a plan of what chapters I was doing for the week all the way till the week before the test. While I was at work, I had a free app on my phone which I did practice questions on and I brought my Saunders with me and studied on my lunch break...not to mention my lab flashcards that I did. I was not playing this time. LOL. The week before the exam I was done with my book and I just did questions and looked up what I didn't understand. The day of the exam, I put my PN pin on(which became my lucky pin) and I went to Panera Bread and had something light and refreshing to eat, and my coffee plus water. I looked over a few things. Then I got to the place of my exam and was ready, even though I was having heart palpitations. I took the earplugs that they offer and did a quick prayer, next thing I know it shuts off around 80 something. I took my time reading and pretended that I was doing 10 questions at a time like I did with my app on my phone that way I wasn't overwhelmed or to stressed out. Just try to stay positive. Heck, I even had notes on my mirror saying, "I will Pass my NCLEX." Lol. You got this.

thanks for the encouragements. im taking my nclex nxt month. im anxious scared coz its my first time.im doing Kaplan qbank and saunders book. I hope it will help. but still I only get 50-59% on Kaplan q bank..:(

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Don't lose hope. It seems like you been studying a lot. Trust me there were times where I didn't do so good on my practice questions. Just keep practicing. Try to do a lot of sata and prioritize questions. I seemed to of gotten a lot of those type of questions which meant that I was doing pretty good. Mine shut off at 80 something. Lol. Wasn't paying much attention. Also the day of your exam eat something light, and take a quick break when it asks if you need one. I went to Panera Bread and had a salad, water, and coffee. Then on my break I had my apple and water, and a little meditation plus prayer to center myself. Also, take the earplugs. It's just that the first time I took the exam all I had was coffee so I was completely jittery and couldn't really concentrate. Not to mention my nerves were having the best of me. I also didn't take my break which I wish I would have...I had to pee like crazy. LOL. This time around I needed to do things differently. I went back in did two or three questions and then it shut off on me. Next thing I know I passed. So you can do this. Keep your chin up.

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Congrats on your Passing! I've been told Saunders was one of the best, I'm currently trying to work my way through it. But how long did it take you to complete the entire book? And can u break down your method of studying it for me? pls & thx!

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im thinking I just don't have time management on my studying. bcause im also working full time. sometimes I cant make it on scheduled time to study. on my saunders I don't think I can finish the book til the day I take my exam. my problem sometimes is the language bcoz English is not my first language. so its added on my anxiety. is it advisable if I take some vitamin supplements? i graduated nursing 7 yrs ago. so i just hope my memory retention is good enough. actually i bought 4 books. but it ended up i just using one which is the saunders. i get to you after my test. its really helpful on my part that i get to read all the messages in here. just to boost my confidence and positive thoughts about my nclex exam. thank u..

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I am sorry that you didn't have success with your first go around with NCLEX, but use this to your advantage. You are now familiar with the test and the complexity of its questions. I graduated in December 2014, and instead of hurrying to take my test like fellow classmates, I decided to wait until I felt relaxed. Also, I was not an all A's and B's student in school, and I couldn't afford to purchase Hurst or Kaplan, so my nerves were extra frazzled. I took my test on March 12 and found out on March 14 that I passed. The computer shut off at 105 questions, and I feel I could have left sooner if I was stronger in SATA.

The ONLY study materials I used were the Saunder's Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN and NCSBN 3 week review ( I recommend the 5 week review). The Saunder's book is loaded with content and it is a great review, but you have to make sure you don't allow yourself to get buried in content. There is also an online component that offers review questions. I practiced these questions and read the rationales. I went on to purchase NCSBN review because I felt I needed more complex practice questions. Let me just say, the NCSBN review questions are the bees' knees. The questions were complex and provided great rationales. I did about 1000 questions from the NCSBN site. I completed 50 too 100 questions everyday, sometimes 150, and I looked up what I didn't know. I did not have a set calendar or schedule, I studied when I felt most alert and driven. The NCSBN also provides an outline and study material from each body system, as well as Fundamentals, Pharmacology, Maternal Complications, Pediatrics, and Mental Health. I didn't review theses sections. I only completed the practice questions.

When "studying" for NCLEX, you have to remember the goal is not to memorize as much information as possible, but to learn how to think critically and answer questions. You don't know what type of questions you are going to encounter on NCLEX, so it would be virtually impossible to try to memorize content. I focused my studying on answering questions versus content review, and it was the best decision I could have ever made. It saved time and helped to develop my critical thinking skills. I already knew the anatomy and physiology of the body and the cause of disorders/diseases, so I was able to think my way to signs & symptoms and priority nursing interventions....and that is what is most important...being able to think your way to the correct answer.

Key points:

-NCSBN NCLEX-RN Review is the gold standard for questions

-Complete as many NCLEX style questions as possible

-Read every rationale

-Write down what you don't know- review

-Look up what you don't know

-Most importantly, do what works best for you!!

-And if you have to cry, pray and cry. :) To God be the Glory!

I hope this is helpful. Good Luck!

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