Failed NCLEX RN 7 times. Need help. Any suggestions are welcome.

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Hi,

Unfortunately I have failed the NCLEX RN exam 7 times. I was near pass on all my sections expect 2 that were below average on my last attempt DEC 2015. I ended up w 248 questions that last try. I need suggestions on what helps.

I tried hurst the last 2 times and there was improvement but need more. One thing to remember is that I graduated in 2012 and didnt take my test a year after that. I kept trying but that wait (due to family/personal matters) affected me more than I thought.

I want your input on what worked with you. I am trying my best to remain positive as I do have very bad test anxiety.

What books are good for material review.

What programs are good for test practice. I would like a program that allows me to customize my quizzes that way I can improve a section at a time.

All help is welcome.

I am determined to make 2016 a successful year :)

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

It's been over 3 years since you graduated and multiple attempts at NCLEX. That means your knowledge and critical thinking are not on a level equal to minimum competency. It may be time to evaluate whether nursing is really for you. Not all those who want to be a nurse can be a nurse. You may also need to consider completing a nursing program again or at least an in-person, in-depth review course.

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Specializes in Allergy/ENT, Occ Health, LTC/Skilled.

I didn't realize you could take it that many times. Have you talked with your nursing school to see if they could offer you any refresher courses?

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.
I didn't realize you could take it that many times.

Some states limit the number of attempts allowed; others allow unlimited attempts.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

I moved your post to the NCLEX forum to encourage maximum responses. Please consider a formal review course if you test again. Best of luck.

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Since so much time has passed you may need a review but I also suggest Kaplan it helps you think critically and looks like you have Hurst already and that's a good review for content learned in school. Don't give up on your dream

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Thanks for your help. Would you suggest to review Hurst again and maybe purchase the Qbank from Kaplan? Have never really done Kaplan.

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Thank you for moving the post. Still new to this and dont really know how it works.

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Im in Texas so you get unlimited attempts within the 4 yr mark post graduation.

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Try uworld.com

I haven't taken my nclex yet, I take it in 2 days, but I found uworld from people posting about it on allnurses. I also have done the hurst review, but I prefer uworld. For $50 you get 1700 questions with amazing rationales!

Best of luck to you!

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Try an in person review. You've already paid $1400 in test fees so far so $400 or so for an in person remediation with an instructor that can guide you. Kaplan is better for test taking strategies. Hurst better known for content. When you sign up bring all 7 of your candidate performance reports. You are almost at the 4 year mark. The more attempts and further from graduation especially with two areas below passing your odds are not good without drastically changing your preparation methods. Contact your nursing school for assistance as they have a vested interest in you passing the nclex

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Uworld? Never heard of it. I am willing to try it. :yes:

How is the setup?

Do you make your own quizzes? Do you choose your own topics? Does it repeat questions?

Does it have full lenght exams?

Thanks for your help :-)

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