Failing nclex 6 times

enzati · Jan 17, 2016

Kudos to you for still trying. One thing you have not mentioned is what your test taking skills are like. Do you get nervous? Do you "change answers" at the last minute and then find out later you were right all along? Do you hurry through the question so it leads you to the wrong answer? Looking at strategies to improve your test taking skills, or your nerves, or your confidence level in your first choice answers (which I realize may already be a part of some of your reviews) may be the way to go. Good luck in the future. Don't give up.

Silverdragon102, BSN · Jan 17, 2016

Moved to the NCLEX forum

F8112014 · Jan 17, 2016

I already posted about my failure someone has give me the advice to move it to nclex forum. And I wanted to be more detail. I had failed the nclex 6 times. The first time I did the hurts reviews, the 3rd 4th kaplan. I went back read the saunders did remar review for the 5th times and failed again. This last time I used the ATI comprehensive nclex RN , a friend of mine give me her access for the kaplan that her school provide with more information then the actual regular review. I was scoring on the average 60 in the qbank they were all different than the one I took before. I do have so family situation going and 3 kids. I still set up times to study. I don't know what I'm doing wrong I going to some depression with this nclex situation but I keep remind myself that give up it's not in options.

springchick1, ADN, RN · Jan 17, 2016

After 6 attempts, you either need to take a refresher course or realize that nursing may not be for you. You can't pass a test that shows you have the basic competency of a new nurse. That may sound harsh but it's the truth. 6 times is just too many attempts.

roser13, ASN, RN · Jan 18, 2016

Perhaps it's time to consider another field? Not everyone is cut out to be a nurse.

ICU.traveler, CRNA · Jan 18, 2016

I graduated in July 2014, I failed the nclex 6 times. Did everything Hurts, kaplan, remar review. Ncsbn. I I used the kaplan strategy and study and listen to remar and hurts. My Kaplan average test score between 60 to 65. When I used 50 questions with kaplan I average between 60/65.I am going insane. I don't want to give up coming too far to let go.Please any advice.

I say keep trying. I know a person who tried for 5 years, 2-3 times per year. So she passed probably on a 12th or 15th attempt. When you have your license who cares how many times you took it. An don't listen to people who say that maybe you are not cut out for it, may be you should try something else. Just keep going forward.

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F8112014 · Jan 18, 2016

Roser 13 ASN been a nurse it's selfless compassion , humble and hard work .your negative don't have any impact on me .

F8112014 · Jan 18, 2016

@ ICU traveler thanks, yes I will not stop trying one of my friend was explaining to me last night about her sister that went to nursing board for at least 9 times or more couldn't remember the exact number. Graduate with her BSN, I will keep that on my mind from now on that I'm not a failure until I stop.I also do know that anxiety have a lot to do with it. Will keep you guys updated when it's over cause I know it should passed.

F8112014 · Jan 18, 2016

After 6 attempts, you either need to take a refresher course or realize that nursing may not be for you. You can't pass a test that shows you have the basic competency of a new nurse. That may sound harsh but it's the truth. 6 times is just too many attempts.

A refresher course maybe, even I don't have a content problem. Just to be on a safe side before I take it again. Quite trying it's definitely not going to be in option.

Nurse Leigh · Jan 18, 2016

OP, is English a second language for you?

Did you attend a nursing program here in the USA?

If you did attend a program here in the States and English is your primary language then I agree with Roser13.

Nursing isn't for everyone - no matter how much one might want it. Compassion is nice but not required to be a licensed nurse - but passing NCLEX is.

Roughly 85% of US educated students pass NCLEX on their first attempt.

Chances of passing thereafter drop sharply.

Sometimes the truth is hard to hear, but necessary.

roser13, ASN, RN · Jan 18, 2016

Roser 13 ASN been a nurse it's selfless compassion , humble and hard work .your negative don't have any impact on me .

I don't believe that I'm being negative, only trying to be realistic. It appears that English is not your first language and that can be a tremendous barrier to passing the NCLEX.