Failed NCLEX twice, need advice, frustrated and disappointed

[KaneE'smommieRN]

Hello all I just found out that I failed my nclex for the second time. I am a recent graduate (06/2013) first attempt was 08/13 and second was 10/13. I have used ATI, Kaplan 2013-14 strategies and question book, exam cram, and the second time around i used NCSBN 3 week course. I am very frustrated just as many of you have been when faced with the same scenario. I study hard, dedicate a lot of time to my books, and I just don't know where I'm going wrong. Starting to believe that I may be looking too far into the question. I followed all the strategies from kaplan but still no success. I have sacrificed a lot while being in nursing school and the only thing that is holding me together is the support from my family and the fact that i refuse to let this test get the best of me. I got my CPR and it shows "near passing standards" in all content areas. I completed 265 questions each attempt. I am trying to get the PDA-LaCharity book because I think I may fall short there but is there anything that you guys may be able to suggest that will help me. I cant afford to fail again and I am willing to continue to put in the work to tie the loose ends. Any one who has failed can you assist in any way

[Hm44]

Congrats!!!!

[Lev, MSN, RN, NP]

I just found out I passed !!!!! This was my third attempt and I guess that its true third times a charm. I used the PDA book and questions from nclex3500 and a few videos I found on youtube and I passed in 75 questions. I am so happy I stayed with it and didn't give up now I can finally begin my life as an RN:nurse:

So exciting!! Your hard work paid off!

[KaneE'smommieRN]

CONGRATULATIONS. What do you feel helped you most

Honestly I think my problem was the priority questions so the PDA book really helped me along with this YouTube video I found. I think I was approaching the questions totally wrong but this time I took my time and focused on what was most important.

[KaneE'smommieRN]

thank you so much it was a long time coming;)

[KaneE'smommieRN]

thank you so much

[keepmovingrn]

Good for you! Never give up on your dreams #inspiration at its best :-)

[KaneE'smommieRN]

AMEN!! Giving up is always the easy way out and sometimes we want to give up but that drive that doesn't let us no matter how many obstacles we face it is what lets us know we are doing what we were put here for thank you again.

[ccayanan]

don't give up! especially since you said that you hit the max both times. it means you're close. i would recommend a review course. something to kind of refreshen your mind and is interactive. i suggest hurst. it seemed to really help me.

also, i know you may feel discouraged at the time. give yourself a mental break and get right back to it. you passed nursing school which says a lot, you have everything to pass. don't give up on yourself.

[KaneE'smommieRN]

don't give up! especially since you said that you hit the max both times. it means you're close. i would recommend a review course. something to kind of refreshen your mind and is interactive. i suggest hurst. it seemed to really help me.

also, i know you may feel discouraged at the time. give yourself a mental break and get right back to it. you passed nursing school which says a lot, you have everything to pass. don't give up on yourself.

Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. I actually took the test again on Dec, 13th and I found out I passed the other day. So your words are true I dint give up and slowly but surely I found success.

[2013rn2BScorpio]

Do you feel Nclex 3500 questions resembled nclex questions? Also what videos did you use on youtube

[KaneE'smommieRN]

Do you feel Nclex 3500 questions resembled nclex questions? Also what videos did you use on YouTube

Hello, honestly I felt that they were slightly similar, I have tried ati, kaplan, exam cram, nsbcn, and other random question sources they all are helpful but none of them are an actual mirror to the nclex. I think focusing on the strategy of how to approach the question and how to eliminate wrong answers is key. the videos on YouTube were " 8 essential concepts for nclex" ( this woman does tutoring as well, but I just watched this video maybe five times the week of my test) , and I found a study guide online on YouTube called "passnclex2013", there is also a lot of other videos on YouTube by simplenursing.com they are very simple to understand. I used these for concepts that I was unsure of.

[2013rn2BScorpio]

OMG Thanks I actually start tutoring with her Friday & I purchased that study guide a while back but haven't looked at it yet. Do you feel the study guude really helped? Thanks for answering my million & one questions.