Failed NCLEX again….

I think it's realistic to finish the ~1800 questions in UWorld as long as you set goals and hit them consistently. I highly recommend finishing Uworld and reading the explanations (use tutor mode for a bit then switch to answering them like the NCLEX). I would start off by making a solid study plan. I also found the NCLEX Mastery app to be very helpful. Also, analyze your performance on tests, look at your weaknesses and focus on those.

I have awful test anxiety too but I still managed to pass with 75q on my second attempt. Simulate the exam as much as possible at home so that it's not so scary when you go in. When you do sit for it again, just pretend you're at home. So if I can do it, you definitely can.

How are you studying?

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.

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 content for reference.

Uworld, I did all of their questions and the incorrect ones as well over 2 weeks. Tested today, 1 hour, 75 questions and I am getting the good pop up.

How are you studying?

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.

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 content for reference.

Thank you for that! I think I need to understand the nclex because even just studying I get overwhelmed and I feel like I don't even know where to start. My issue also is second guessing myself and not taking my time to break down the question. I'll definitely start working my way up with the minimum and up the max and stimulating it as if I were actually taking the test.

Uworld, I did all of their questions and the incorrect ones as well over 2 weeks. Tested today, 1 hour, 75 questions and I am getting the good pop up.

Thats awesome, congrats in advance because I'm sure you passed!!! I am definitely going to be MIA for a few weeks and do uworld, I've heard lots of positive feedback on it.

Uworld is awesome! Thank you! That is what I did, I deactivated all of my social media etc while I was studying.

I think it's realistic to finish the ~1800 questions in Uworld as long as you set goals and hit them consistently. I highly recommend finishing Uworld and reading the explanations (use tutor mode for a bit then switch to answering them like the NCLEX). I would start off by making a solid study plan. I also found the NCLEX Mastery app to be very helpful. Also, analyze your performance on tests, look at your weaknesses and focus on those.

I have awful test anxiety too but I still managed to pass with 75q on my second attempt. Simulate the exam as much as possible at home so that it's not so scary when you go in. When you do sit for it again, just pretend you're at home. So if I can do it, you definitely can.

Congrats!!! I know the next time will be my last because I will pass it. I'll check out the mastery app and def have to make myself a study plan. Gonna really buckle down and just study study study.