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.
I agree that OP should also evaluate the program she completed, but I do take issue with the bolded part above. What states provide information about how many times an RN took NCLEX before passing? All I've ever seen, regardless of the state I've verified a license with, is the date of issue. No mention of number of NCLEX attempts. Now, it's possible that the gap of time between graduation and being granted a license to practice can affect an applicant's attractiveness to an employer, but as far as I know, NCLEX attempts are not public knowledge.
Sorry, I failed to quote this earlier in my reply.
In my state, every application to take NCLEX is posted on the BON as an application to test. If a license is not given after the test, the application is "closed". Each application is counted seperately. So, in my state, you can see how many times an application has been requested and closed. My apologies for assuming all states are like this.
I'm in the same situation that you are, I graduated in 2013, and I just took my NCLEX for the tenth time today, and it shut off at 75 for the fifth time and I am extremely devastated, because I fear it's another fail, and I have tried everything I know to try, I have done live reviews for both Kaplan and Hurst, plus I did the intense remediation review through Hurst. I refuse to give up, but I fear too much time has elapsed, and wonder if it will ever happen for me, but we will keep searching and find something that will help all of us who are in the same situation. I sincerely wish you all the best.
why don't you try and take the lpn and see how it goes then have some experience with it and later reapply to take the nclex-RN, it's not like am telling you to give up, I know the feeling of failure, I too failed the nclex-RN twice already, and decided to take the lpn and I passed all thanks to God. Listen to your instincts, just don't give up, nothing good comes easily.
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Sorry, I failed to quote this earlier in my reply.
In my state, every application to take NCLEX is posted on the BON as an application to test. If a license is not given after the test, the application is "closed". Each application is counted seperately. So, in my state, you can see how many times an application has been requested and closed. My apologies for assuming all states are like this.