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Failed NCLEX 2x help needed

I need some real advice/ help from my fellow nurses...

I am coming to this site for advise on passing the NCLEX, I have taken it twice and did not pass both times. So please only respond if you have failed before and finally passed, I would really appreciate it.

So the first time I studied I used Hurst Videos/ worksheet packet and UWorld (everyone on this site has sown by it).

On Uworld I did not completed the Qbank (had about 200 questions remaining) my performance stat was at 42% and on the final assessment I scored a 53% with a "high chance of passing". While studying I took notes on every single question right or wrong. Now, looking back I understand how my performance level was low and I tried new ways of studying and really tried not to focus on content but on how to answer the questions!

So then it was time to take my exam a second time, I listened to the Mark Kilemik audios and took notes, which was very helpful on answering questions. I took another shot at UWorld and completed the whole Qbank getting 53% on my performance stat and lastly passed the final assessment exam with a 67% (85th percentile) with a "very high chance of passing". Again, while studying I took notes on every single question right or wrong. As you can see my scores greatly increased the second time around.

But when it came to the exam I had 170 questions, many prioritization, SATA ect but ended up still not passing :-( When I received the results all it said was near passing on all subjects except two were below passing level.

Now as I begin studying for a 3rd time. I need advice on what I should do different. I was thinking of possibly switching to Kaplan... ugh but if I stay on UWorld I can see if my scores improve again. I really do not know what I am missing in order to pass this test, but whatever it is I am willing to do it, learn it, work for it because all I want to do is start my career as a nurse already. This has been a stressful struggle and I am ready to do whatever it takes!!!

Please help

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    I've said this to a few others. On youtube there is a nurse that helps with all the info on NCLEX and he gives you great ways to remember the info. I passed my NCLEX in 45 minutes. Simplenursing is the name he is under on youtube. I hope that helps.

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    First let me start off by saying, don't give up! I understand your frustration right now. However, I too failed the NCLEX exam on my first try (79 questions). I was depressed, I felt defeated, and I was hurt. I felt as though I went through the 5 stages of grief all at once. Nevertheless, I gave myself one week to recuperate. I set at schedule 9-3: Monday-Friday in the library, where I designated my time to focus just on NCLEX. I used HURST/UWorld to prepare. I would listen to hurst first, then I would do uworld question (50 only) don't over do it. I completed the entire bank. I wrote down all rationale, especially the ones I didn't understand. 1 hour before bed, I would review all the rationales that I wrote down for that day.

    I know it may sound like a lot but it will be worth it. On my second try I passed the NCLEX at 79 questions. Believe in yourself, pray, and it will happen. You will be a RN. If you have any more questions please let them know.

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