Failed 7th time NCLEX RN. Am I a really a failure?

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Hello everyone, I took my exam on 9th. I came home and pop up didn't work, I had put a post here and was suggested to wait for official results. I got them today and it said I failed yet again! I just don't know what to do? Where to study from? My second time I had tried Kaplan, last few times studied on my own, this time had a tutor and bought ncsbn but only did little but out of it. I just don't know where I'm going wrong. I feel so bad for my parents who are soo supportive yet I keep giving them same news. PLEASE HELP ME. I WOULD REALLY REALLY APPRECIATE IT.

I live in philadelphia, if someone wants to team up to study.

I feel soo devastated, I just keep asking myself if I'm really a failure? How can I not do this in 7th time! How dumb could I be??

Specializes in OR.

I would definitely use a study guide that provides a rationale for each of the answers. Find out what area you struggle the most in, and study the heck out of that.

Nursing exams and the NCLEX are very difficult, but you CAN overcome this! Take a breath and a break; let your mind rest, develop a study plan that works best for you, and then dive right in as soon as you're ready.

Best of luck to you!!

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Specializes in ICU.
Begosh, I just want to know what's the name of MaryAnn Hogan's book for nclex-rn did you used? Congratulations!

begosh, correct me if i'm wrong but i think she/he means this book: Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-RN. here's a link to amazon: Amazon.com: Buying Choices: Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-RN [With Access Code][ COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW FOR NCLEX-RN [WITH ACCESS CODE] ] By Hogan, Mary Ann ( Author )Oct-15-2011 Paperback

It should have a red and white cover. I thought I would respond because I use this book as well and found it very helpful throughout nursing school. I recommend it to everyone.

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begosh, correct me if i'm wrong but i think she/he means this book: Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-RN. here's a link to amazon: Amazon.com: Buying Choices: Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-RN [With Access Code][ COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW FOR NCLEX-RN [WITH ACCESS CODE] ] By Hogan, Mary Ann ( Author )Oct-15-2011 PaperbackIt should have a red and white cover. I thought I would respond because I use this book as well and found it very helpful throughout nursing school. I recommend it to everyone.
. That's the exact one. Make sure to sign up for 1 year free online access that comes with this book.
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Begosh, I just want to know what's the name of MaryAnn Hogan's book for nclex-rn did you used? Congratulations!
Thank you! Amazon.com: Pearson Reviews & Rationales: Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-RN (2nd Edition) (MyNursingReviews Series) (9780132621076): MaryAnn Hogan: Books this is the book I used. Make sure to sign up for 1 year free online access that comes with this book. Also there's a pre-diagnostic test you can take. Based on your results, it will generate a study plan. All the best in your studies!
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i want to thank each and everyone who replied to this post. it really helped me alot. i finally got myself together and told myself "I CAN". I am going to start to study again. I picked up books from bookstore, saunders comprehensive review 5th edi. mary hogan comprehensive review, and hurst nclex rn review.

having read what everyone wrote here, i got some great feedbacks. i shall look into each option. thanks alot once again. please continue to stay in touch.. and GOOD LUCK to everyone whos in the same boat as me.

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How do I get the study guide?

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Where is everyone from?

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Where is everyone from?

I was born in the Philippines but grew up in Chicago.

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I think motivation & lots of prayer are the keys in passing the NCLEX-RN.

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I felt like the Hurst review book in itself was amazing. It really put everything in one place and are studying easier. Good luck to you!

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.

How have you been studying? Have you been doing a lot of practice questions? Doing practice questions is key to studying for the NCLEX, IMO. There are a lot of great NCLEX books out there, but I highly recommend Saunders or Mary Ann Hogan (Reviews & Rationales NCLEX-RN by Pearson Prentice Hall). Do the practice questions on the CD that comes with the book. Lippincott's NCLEX-RN Alternate Format Questions is also a good book. It contains questions in the SATA format as well as others.

Have you taken a review course? This may be a long shot, but I see you're from PA. Where exactly? I'm from Ohio and took Buszta's NCLEX Review. I remember there being students from PA coming to class. If it's not too far of a drive for you and you can swing it, I highly recommend their review course. They have a website as well as a Facebook page. I have also heard that the Hurst review is good, too. Maybe a review course will help you hone in on what to focus on when studying for the NCLEX.

Best of luck to you!

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

@ctbui can you please email a copy of the study guide you used. I will be retaking for the second time.

It's [email protected]

Thanks.....

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