Failed NCLEX twice already feeling so devastated and discouraged.. :'(

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Took NCLEX-RN twice already and failed though I've given my best, can't seem to pass their standards.. i've used Kaplan classroom and online plus their book, used the 5 week NCSBN review, PDA and Saunders.. Sill no luck! I feel like I'm just wasting money for retaking and paying all the fees again..

Now I feel so stuck coz I've been looking for jobs even just for a nurse aid so I can pay my fees on my own, but no one seems to hire me since I have no experience at all.. i've graduated BSN since last 2010 in the Philippines..I think I badly need a refresher course too.. HELP ME PLEASE ANYONE??? I am in Hawaii in Oahu right now.. i wish someone can accept my job applications, coz I'm always willing to learn and train if I need too..

And if anyone knows a refresher course in the island please let me know? How long will it take and how much would it cost..

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It is so frustrating. What did you think of the reviews you used? What did you like? What did you not like? What areas were you weak on?

If you can't find a face to face refresher course, maybe an online one would work.

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The PDA helped me a lot since it is a biggest part in the exam, i really have hard time in pharmacology since i graduated from phil. i am not familiar with the medications in US, i also had a below average mark on infection control..

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The PDA helped me a lot since it is a biggest part in the exam i really have hard time in pharmacology since i graduated from phil. i am not familiar with the medications in US, i also had a below average mark on infection control..[/quote']

Try looking into the Remar review

I am using it now and I love it

Check out her YouTube and blog

She is also on Facebook on there you will see others that used her review which helped them pass

I test on the 27th

Keep your head up and keep on trying

You will pass!! :)

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I like the La Charity book for prioritization questions. Also those drugs are tough in themselves. I went over ending, and understood general classifications. Drugs are tough as each review may have different info. I for sure would go over most common drugs and their major side effects. For drugs, I also used the Feuer cd for pharm, but she includes drugs throughout her medsurg lecture. I also used Mosby's Illustrated little pocket book. I watched videos on youtube with each specific drug classification.

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Back in 2009, I did the classroom kaplan course!! I thought the classroom was a waste of time--BUT I found the study bank questions excellent!! As well what was great was the course book--it covered everything. One can not buy the book at stores, but you can find it on EBAY. It has a purple cover, and on the front there is a pic of a gal from the neck down with a stethoscope around her neck!! Can usually be found for cheap--like $15!!

here is 1: Kaplan Nursing RN Course Book Preparation NCLEX RN Examination New Free SHIP | eBayor me the best way was just to sit down and do question after question!! And remember--some very imcompetent nurses pass the 1st time and soem of the great RN's have failed numerous times!! Keep trying

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