Failed NCLEX 5 times

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I need some assistance. I graduated in 2001 with my ASN. Since then I took my NCLEX test 5 times and failed. I gave up in 2006 and stopped looking at it and continued working in a medical office as a assistant without a license. I have recently started studying again for the NCLEX becuase I feel like I want to fufill this and maybe continue on education. I am studying and did the practice test in the newest Kaplan book and scored a 69%. They say to score a 70% to be safe. What should I do now? Should I keep trying? I want this so bad!

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Of course you should keep on trying. You are aware that it will take you some time to get up to speed so give yourself that time. If you can afford it, you might want to consider taking one of the review courses, like Hurst or Kaplan, to get you jump started in your prep. As long as you don't give up, you will pass.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Neuro, Nephrology, Pulmonology.

NEVER stop on ur hopes and dreams!! Take ur time relax do plenty of questions and PASS!! Good luck to u!!!!

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Thank you! I think just positive feedback helps!

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Invest on that magical LaCharity Book. Works like a charm.

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Hi Sewill1,

It's been over a few times for myself, so I am in the same boat as you. My problem is I need to stick to 1 review at a time, and not mix around. Saunders is a really good review for re-takers. I get so nervous that my anxiety climbs over the top and I can't focus on the exam. Of course I don't have an accomodation for people who have difficulty in testing. So, I just keep trying. If it helps, schedule your test ahead of time, and set that goal date for you to anticipate.

good luck to you! You will pass.

Me too, I'm working from clinic to clinic as an assistant and office manager. At the end of the day, I just want to pass my test. My true passion is to be a RN, nothing else. :specs::specs:

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Good Luck! and YOU CAN DO THIS!!!! :w00t:

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69 is a good score, honestly.

I got like a 55% on kaplan and I passed....so I think you should be fine!

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Specializes in Hospice, ONC, Tele, Med Surg, Endo/Output.

Have you thought of considering another profession?

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Please make sure you do the lacharity book as well as the exam cram.You can't go wrong after the two books.Goodluck!

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This may be a dumb question, but have you checked with your BON to make sure you're going to be eligible to write the NCLEX again, this long after graduating from school, without additional requirements? Different states have different rules. IMO, that would be the first thing to sort out, before you put a lot of time and possibly $$$ into preparing for the exam.

Best wishes!

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70 on Kaplan is really high, most students can't get that score. HOWEVER, one 70 is just that ... one 70 ... what have you been getting besides that?

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