Failed Nclex over 6 times

LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN · Jul 20, 2013

Try the NCSBN learning extension review course it is plain and simple It's the same people who write the NCLEX Keep your head up and try try try again!!!!

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You have some great resources to use to pass.

Start off with a clean slate.

Look at the NCLEX for its four parts in order for one to enter as a entry level nurse: Safe, Effective Care; Health Promotion and Maintenance; Psychological Integrity; Physiological Integrity.

Don't look at it as a learning by knowledge...it's learning by application.

Next, set up a time period to study. Give yourself two months to study MAX if you need to. Review Kaplan book and Saunders cover to cover.

Make sure you are reviewing questions and rationales-even the ones that you answer correctly. Look at what the question is ASKING you; that helps in choosing the BEST answer. Review the sources if you don't understand the rationales.

The NCSBN (makers of the NCLEX) also has a comprehensive study program as well.

Additional sources I used; ExamCram, Lippincott apps on iPhone, Saunders flash cards; PharmPhlash cards, LaCharity.

Most of my sources I reviewed cover to cover no more than a week, and did all the questions after each review of material, reviewed the questions and rationales.

I studied for at least 2 months. Within three weeks before the exam, I started utilizing strictly practice questions and set them up like the NCLEX-75, 105, 185, 205, 235, 265. I reviewed the questions that I had difficulty with, and the sources of the rationales.

The key to passing the boards, is not only fully understanding the four domains of a licensed nurse, but also having a good comprehensive study plan, and sticking to it. :yes:

Sending positive vibes to your success! We need you out there! :up: :up: :up: :up: :up:

Love81 · Jul 20, 2013

^This
You have some great resources to use to pass.
Start off with a clean slate.
Look at the NCLEX for its four parts in order for one to enter as a entry level nurse: Safe, Effective Care; Health Promotion and Maintenance; Psychological Integrity; Physiological Integrity.
Don't look at it as a learning by knowledge...it's learning by application.
Next, set up a time period to study. Give yourself two months to study MAX if you need to. Review Kaplan book and Saunders cover to cover.
Make sure you are reviewing questions and rationales-even the ones that you answer correctly. Look at what the question is ASKING you; that helps in choosing the BEST answer. Review the sources if you don't understand the rationales.
The NCSBN (makers of the NCLEX) also has a comprehensive study program as well.
Additional sources I used; ExamCram, Lippincott apps on iPhone, Saunders flash cards; PharmPhlash cards, LaCharity.
Most of my sources I reviewed cover to cover no more than a week, and did all the questions after each review of material, reviewed the questions and rationales.
I studied for at least 2 months. Within three weeks before the exam, I started utilizing strictly practice questions and set them up like the NCLEX-75, 105, 185, 205, 235, 265. I reviewed the questions that I had difficulty with, and the sources of the rationales.
The key to passing the boards, is not only fully understanding the four domains of a licensed nurse, but also having a good comprehensive study plan, and sticking to it.
Sending positive vibes to your success! We need you out there! :up::up:

Thanks soo much forthe advice! I really needed to hear this! Positive vibes!!!!!

julieecarr · Jul 21, 2013

Your lucky my Sate lets you take the NCLEX 3 times then your out. I failed x's 2 I think I may quit. If those Remar Review is helpful could you email me at [email protected]

Love81 · Jul 29, 2013

Your lucky my Sate lets you take the NCLEX 3 times then your out. I failed x's 2 I think I may quit. If those Remar Review is helpful could you email me at
I'll keep u updated with test results!

hm1987 · Apr 13, 2015

I have done everything and I failed 3 times... hope you passed any advise please? Thank you!

scaredsilly, BSN, RN · Apr 14, 2015

I think my advise my advise is going to be a little bit different than some of the others. If you failed that many times, then something is wrong. Not with yoU! You made it through nursing school, you are probably a very smart person and you obviously really want to be a nurse or you would have given up by now. I think that either your school left you unprepared or something was just missing. failing 6 times not only is a horrible emotional drain for you, but its financially huge!

There is something you are missing--something you need that you weren't taught, and I think a remedial course is what you need before you tackle the beast for the 7th time.

I know it is time consuming and costly, but not as time consuming and costly as what you are going through now. Get into a remedial course, maybe hire a tutor as well and gain whatever knowledge the school failed to give you, then go crush this beast!

hm1987 · Apr 14, 2015

I failed only three times.. third time took it today I did the PVT got bad pop op I am getting a online review but I am thinking about the Remar Review is it good course??? Not sure I did Joan workshop for three months... which made me stronger looking at priority questions or the way I need to answer the questions.... Thanks for the reply!

scaredsilly, BSN, RN · Apr 14, 2015

hmahdoui, I don't claim to be an expert, but even three times has to be devastating. Some states force you to take a remedial class if you fail 3 times. Some states don't let you take it a 4th time at all. I would suggest a remedial course or at the very least a tutor for you as well. caring4you.net has a nurse that does online tutoring and some people swear by her. I don't have personal experience with her, but I promised myself I would use her if I failed once.

Self study doesn't work for some people. I really suggest you spend money getting help rather than on another course that cant possibly be all that different from the ones you have done.

hm1987 · Apr 14, 2015

Which Review would be good? I have done hurst, Kaplan, NCBCN, PDA, Nclex Mastrey, Davis app, Saunders....

hm1987 · Apr 14, 2015

I need to take remediacation course not sure if state of MI would cover caring 4 you courses í ½í¸’... Thank you for the advises.. I have improved a lot from getting 75 to over 200 questions..