So i failed the nclex 4 times. im devastated, embarrassed, and tired to say the least. its disheartening knowing that i gave everything i had and i still come up short. I put off a lot of things in my life just to study for this and i feel like i wasted my time, especially my money. its almost a year since i graduated and a lot of my classmates have passed and are doing well. im happy for them. but it sucks that im here still trying pass. after the 4th try, i tried studying again but my mind was just so cluttered and fatigued i just couldn't do it anymore. i know i need to get this but im just so drained. it's great knowing that i have a job when i finally do pass but it sucks having to go to work and tell coworkers and my family that i didn't pass over and over again. sometimes i'd make up a bs story just because im just so embarrassed. it hurts me the most because my family and close friends have done so much for me throughout nursing school with all the support. and i can't come through for them. i've done hurst and i love it. it gives amazing content. im probably going to do it again and then do kaplan. has anyone done the kaplan 2013-2014 strategies book? how did you like it? my friend also gave me her thick kaplan rn course book. anyone have any input on that? im probably going to take it again sometime in February (or whenever im ready). i've done kaplan q trainers 5 and 6 and scored 70's on them. maybe i should just do more questions. iunno. i think my biggest hurdle is fatigue while testing. if anyone has any suggestions on study plans/strategies, tips, study schedule or any words of encouragement i'd like to hear it because i sure as heck need it. im still keeping the dream alive. im not giving up. Thanks guys.
My sources of studying:
Hurst Review
Kaplan strategies book 2013-2014
La Charity priority book
Kaplan rn course book
Saunders q&a review cards
nclex 10000
any input on these reviews would be greatly appreciated =)
