Failed nclex 5x

Hi everyone,

i just became a new member to allnurses. But I need some advice. I graduated May 2014 and have failed the NCLEX-RN 5 times. The first 3 times I failed at 75 questions, 4th time was 176 questions and my most recent which was October 1, 2016 I failed at 265. I thought this was it and that I had passed but now I'm starting to feel defeated. In August I took a hurst review and really liked it. I've also had 2 tutors in the past. But I'm thinking of going back to test but instead this time do the NCLEX for LPN. And buying a question bank for LPNs. So I just wanted to know your thoughts please... should I try the LPN or go and test RN again. Thank you...

**Silverdragon102, BSN** · Oct 4, 2016

Moved to the NCLEX forum

Flnolegirl · Oct 4, 2016

I'm so sorry that you have not passed yet. I'm not sure if u can do the LPN NCLEX but I can be wrong. What does your report say? Have you thought about a remedial course.... God bless you & pls dnt give up.

Nikki1991 · Oct 4, 2016

Hi thanks for replying.. I didn't get my report yet. And I contacted the BON for MA and they said all I need to do is the application and mark LPN. On my last report I was near passing on all sections and below on safety and infection so I tried focusing more on that section. And I did hurst review in August. But I feel like I don't know what else to do.. 5 times is a lot..

Flnolegirl · Oct 4, 2016

Stay positive & keep your head up....you will conquer NCLEX

Atl-Murse · Oct 5, 2016

Just doing the hurst reviews is just not enough. You have to go gang buster on Nclex style test question . Complete 200 question a day for 60 day and I guarantee you would pass

Nikki1991 · Oct 5, 2016

Thanks.. what resource did you use for questions? I've used ncbsn, unworld, and Saunders. I used Kaplan in 2014 when I first graduated..

Kuriin, BSN, RN · Oct 6, 2016

Have you tried LaCharity?

Nikki1991 · Oct 6, 2016

Yes I have the book.. but used it a while ago.

GlammieRN · Oct 10, 2016

Sorry to hear that.. I, myslef took the nlcex 2x.. The first time i tokk my nclex it went all the way up to 265.. It was very exhausting.. The second time around i went to a private review.. And she is really good.. Her review and her ways of strategies to answer questions made me passed.. Good luck! U can try LPN.. That was my friend did.. She cant passed the RN for many times.. So she tried LPN and she did pass..