FAILED NCLEX-PN 3 times

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IV'e failed the NCLEX-PN 3 times. I've done UWorld and Varsity tutor. Can anyone suggest other study materials and what they did to study and pass? Im currently looking into studying with Picmonic, has anyone ever heard of that or used it before? please let me know! 

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

Moved to NCLEX forum for best responses.

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I remember when I took my exam I used a combination of UWorld, Hurst Live Review, and the NCSBN Learning Extension. I would say what helped me out the most was my Saunders's Comprehensive Book and then doing UWorld practice questions. If I would get a question wrong, I would read the rationale and try to look that information on my Saunders's book. I took about 2 months to prepare and passed in 85 questions. Never used Picmonic.

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Specializes in tele, med/surg, step down.

You need a nursing review course, like a refresher that is offered at a local university.

If you don't want to devote the time and $ to that, the best second answer is a focused review that will test you before you take the NCLEX again and tell you where your weak points are. My nursing school used ATI and it was a butt kicker. 

https://atitesting.com/educator/solutions/customized-live-NCLEX-review

Remember the NCLEX is also a CAT (computer adaptive test) that gets harder as you go along. Also are you working in the field now? Take the test as an LPN, not a CNA or secretary in healthcare. 

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Specializes in education, Infection Control, geriatrics.

It will be good to find and register with private NCLEX review center. Knowing the exam contents is one thing, but also understanding test taking strategies. Buddy with your reviewer to analyze your thought processes for those questions. That's help to texirect your thoughts thatay be impacting your success. You also have 90 days to work as "nursing graduate" after you get your certificate from the nursing school. Ask your job (if you work in healthcare) for that opportunity.

Good Luck

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I have been studying the Saunders book. It is definitely worth the buy. I have also been using the plan of study for the NCLEX which is found in the website like one of the users said. 

I have started studying literally two days ago but using those two things has def made a difference. 

Also, try to review two systems a week and so on since there is a lot of material to learn. Manage well your study time without any distractions if you can and you will be golden!

Best of luck!

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Specializes in M.A 13 years currently enrolled in VN.

Which Saunders book did you use? There are so many versions @Rosak17

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the orange cover, sorry I gave it away not sure of version.

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