Failed NCLEX-PN first attempt. HELP!!!!

DJAYS · Jan 20, 2015

Sorry...but you can't take the test again until 45 days . Don't worry you got pay for everything again then you have to wait for your att# it takes a few weeks . Wait until you get your cpr..then see where you are at...GOOD LUCK

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Jan 20, 2015

Sorry...but you can't take the test again until 45 days . Don't worry you got pay for everything again then you have to wait for your att# it takes a few weeks . Wait until you get your cpr..then see where you are at...GOOD LUCK

Depends on the state board of nursing, my state it's a 90 day wait between attempts. Check with your state board of nursing

anewdawnLVN2015 · Jan 21, 2015

As DJAYS stated, wait for your cpr which will assist you on how to study but while you are waiting, continue to do the database of NCLEX style questions using such sources: NCLEX 3000 (use Google to find) and Saunders (there are over 4,000 questions using this online source with the access key from the Saunders book...the big red book for LVN/LPN). Also try to get a copy of Prioritization, delegation, and assignment by LaCharity. And remember to stay positive and confident! :smug:

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Jan 21, 2015

LaCharity is designed for RN candidates and may be confusing for PN candidates as delegation and scope differ for RN vs PN

anewdawnLVN2015 · Jan 21, 2015

Respectfully, I do understand the book is written for RNs but it was a great educational source which assisted me on how to better understand prioritizing and delegation of your patient workload. This book definitely contributed to assisting me with passing the NCLEX-PN. It was a good read and not confusing at all.

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Jan 21, 2015

I'm glad it worked for you (and others taking the NCLEX PN) but NCLEX-PN candidates need to be aware it's an RN resource and if you don't have a good grasp of the difference in scope it could be more of a hinderance than a help.

LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN · Jan 21, 2015

What did your performance report state?

The issue may not necessarily the source of the review, but how one approaches the NCLEX itself: understanding the four concepts of becoming a competent, entry-level nurse:

1. Safe, effective care;

2.Health promotion;

3.Physiological Integrity;

4.Psychosocial integrity

Will determine WHAT the question is asking you; the question may be Respiratory related-but is it a Health Promotion or a Safety, or a Physiological or a Psychosocial one? Would you know the difference and choose the BEST answer?

Once one understands the concepts of NCLEX, they can do so successfully.

Don't look at content; you know most of the material because you passed nursing school; begin to do questions related to each concept; review all questions and rationales; ANY rationale you struggle with, THEN review content. Lather, rinse, repeat.

When practicing the questions, prepare the questions like a mock NCLEX exam, review the minimum and then work up to the maximum for endurance purposes.

After looking at your report, focus on the weakness and review questions and rationales; make mock NCLEX tests and start with the minimum and gradually until the maximum; you have to have an endurance in answering application questions.

After each "exam", make sure you are reviewing the rationales; any rationales you are not clear on THEN look up for content.

I will suggest if you are having issues with content ExamCRAM as a good resource and review book; also the NCSBN program for 8 weeks is like a review course online and is VERY comprehensive.