Failed NCLEX 3 times!

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I have failed the NCLEX 3 times and am not sure if I should even take it again. Advice please....? I don't think I'll ever pass it.

Is six weeks on the suzanne plan enough preparation before retaking NCLEX? Found out from my BON that i can retake 45 days. Any thoughts? I want to focus do it right this time.

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Is six weeks on the suzanne plan enough preparation before retaking NCLEX? Found out from my BON that i can retake 45 days. Any thoughts? I want to focus do it right this time.

What did you use to study that last time???

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Is six weeks on the suzanne plan enough preparation before retaking NCLEX? Found out from my BON that i can retake 45 days. Any thoughts? I want to focus do it right this time.

Actually the 45 days is not enough time with my program. The main part of the program is 6 weeks, which is about 45 days, plus you will need to complete the first tip that is posted, before you areready for the 6 week part.

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Do not give up, you worked so hard to get your BSN, you are too close to your dream, I know you can make it!

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Actually the 45 days is not enough time with my program. The main part of the program is 6 weeks, which is about 45 days, plus you will need to complete the first tip that is posted, before you areready for the 6 week part.

I haven't taken the NCLEX yet but what exactly is the Suzanne plan???

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I know how you feel, I have failed my test twice and I'm afraid to take it again. But there has to be something or someone who can help us. I'm really scared that I may never pass it and I am so ready to be a nurse. I have it in me, I just cant get it out on paper. Anyway let's keep trying!

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At this stage, you may want to consider hiring a private tutor that specializes in NCLEX material. We had an NCLEX prep class that we had an option of taking with credit that met the last 4 Saturdays of my last semester. Each Saturdy, we had an eight hour session that went over the basics in a broad range of topics. The instructor of this class was also a private tutor that helped out students that did not pass the NCLEX. I know of two of these students (each of these two did not take the optional review class). After the tutoring sessions, each passed the second time around. This class did wonders for my review, as did my Lippincott review study guide. I did about 250 review test questions, sat for my NCLEX and took it as soon as possible (3 weeks after graduation), and passed.

I found that it wasn't so much the material, but how to answer the questions, using critical thinking skills, and learning how to throw out questions before finally answering them.

Also, how to physically, emotionally, and mentally prepare for them was other ways the review class helped me.

You have come this far, so maybe if you can afford to hire a private tutor, may be the best bet. It may give you a completely different perspective on how to approach and take the exam.

Ask your faculty is there is someone that they can recommend and make sure that this person has experience in the NCLEX. Our instructor used to help write questions for the NCLEX. An important thing to consider is what the qualifications of the tutor are, passing rates of their students, etc.

The most important thing is to not get discouraged and just wipe the slate clean and start over with a new approach. Not everyone is a good test-taker, you just have to make the test work for you.

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you will! we will help each other and become RNs!

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chin up!

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You are not alone! I myself failed for the third time now. I even took the Kaplan online course for more than a month. I even blame myself now,the more i exert effort in my review, the less chances im getting. Its really so frustrating and so unfair.I also need support from everyone.

Sheena

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You are not alone! I myself failed for the third time now. I even took the Kaplan online course for more than a month. I even blame myself now,the more i exert effort in my review, the less chances im getting. Its really so frustrating and so unfair.I also need support from everyone.

Sheena

:icon_hug: to you as well Sheena. I wish you well on your next test!

Jennifer D.

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[word of wisdom : you are not alone.. not scared to admit i failed lvn test 4x.s.. just imagine how i feel you are not alone!!!!!!! i wish i can give up but this test will not let me give up. ive dont so much explained so much i dont understand what else i would need to do. i feel like i have bipolar sometimes.. sometimes i would feel excited and then i will feel sad. i work for a dental office not related to the field and i feel like a LOOSER.. WELL GOOD LUCK AND DONT GIVE UP. PLEASE YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE..

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