Failing nclex 6 times

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Jan 24, 2016

Yeah they do. I think the US should model after them.

There are several states with limits between attempts, length of time since graduation, and/or recency of practice. Other states like NY & CA have unlimited. I know CA collects $$$ each retake application

LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN · Jan 24, 2016

The issue may not necessarily the source of the review, but how one approaches the NCLEX itself: understanding the four concepts of becoming a competent, entry-level nurse:

1. Safe, effective care;

2.Health promotion;

3.Physiological Integrity;

4.Psychosocial integrity

Will determine WHAT the question is asking you; the question may be Respiratory related-but is it a Health Promotion or a Safety, or a Physiological or a Psychosocial one? Would you know the difference and choose the BEST answer?

Once one understands the concepts of NCLEX, they can do so successfully.

Don't look at content; you know most of the material because you passed nursing school; begin to do questions related to each concept; review all questions and rationales; ANY rationale you struggle with, THEN review content. Lather, rinse, repeat.

When practicing the questions, prepare the questions like a mock NCLEX exam, review the minimum and then work up to the maximum for endurance purposes.

After looking at your report, focus on the weakness and review questions and rationales; make mock NCLEX tests and start with the minimum and gradually until the maximum; you have to have an endurance in answering application questions.

After each "exam", make sure you are reviewing the rationales; any rationales you are not clear on THEN

look up the content.

Here's the caveat:

Even if you do this, and you STILL do not pass, then what will be your end game?

Best wishes.

canigraduate · Jan 24, 2016

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OrganizedChaos, LVN · Jan 25, 2016

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Farawyn · Jan 25, 2016

Whaaaattt!!!????
No one told me OC was back. **pout**

Cani, I should've told you. Smack me with those gloves. I deserve it. :bag:

canigraduate · Jan 25, 2016

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%D#2 · Jan 25, 2016

Maybe the ones who are so against a limit are the ones who had to take it multiple times.

I took it once and passed. But I know others who took it 3+ times and run circles around people on the job. Just giving my input from what I've seen honestly. I don't know the OP so I can't say for sure what kind of nurse she'll be, but I think it's worth sharing our input:. Even if we all don't agree

%D#2 · Jan 25, 2016

The issue may not necessarily the source of the review, but how one approaches the NCLEX itself: understanding the four concepts of becoming a competent, entry-level nurse:
1. Safe, effective care;
2.Health promotion;
3.Physiological Integrity;
4.Psychosocial integrity
Will determine WHAT the question is asking you; the question may be Respiratory related-but is it a Health Promotion or a Safety, or a Physiological or a Psychosocial one? Would you know the difference and choose the BEST answer?
Once one understands the concepts of NCLEX, they can do so successfully.
Don't look at content; you know most of the material because you passed nursing school; begin to do questions related to each concept; review all questions and rationales; ANY rationale you struggle with, THEN review content. Lather, rinse, repeat.
When practicing the questions, prepare the questions like a mock NCLEX exam, review the minimum and then work up to the maximum for endurance purposes.
After looking at your report, focus on the weakness and review questions and rationales; make mock NCLEX tests and start with the minimum and gradually until the maximum; you have to have an endurance in answering application questions.
After each "exam", make sure you are reviewing the rationales; any rationales you are not clear on THEN
look up the content.
Here's the caveat:
Even if you do this, and you STILL do not pass, then what will be your end game?
Best wishes.

Best answer IMHO [emoji4]

%D#2 · Jan 25, 2016

Or she could be a terrible nurse. Why are people so against a limit on the NCLEX? It's scary to think there are nurses out there that took 5+ attempts out there & practicing.

I just felt like I saw a lot of people in school who were smart as a whip and knew content and great in clinical, who just had test taking difficulty. It's not all about content but test taking strategy. I feel there may be really smart people who just really don't handle tests well. Not disagreeing completely with you but it's not s black and white subject I feel

Nurse Leigh · Jan 25, 2016

I just felt like I saw a lot of people in school who were smart as a whip and knew content and great in clinical, who just had test taking difficulty. It's not all about content but test taking strategy. I feel there may be really smart people who just really don't handle tests well. Not disagreeing completely with you but it's not s black and white subject I feel

But schools utilize NCLEX style questions so by the time a student takes NCLEX that should not be an issue.

%D#2 · Jan 25, 2016

But schools utilize NCLEX style questions so by the time a student takes NCLEX that should not be an issue.

Yes. It wasn't hard for me and I found the nclex to be easier than some of my professors exams tbh, but idk.. One of my classmates failed 4 times. Passed and is now a relief charge in LTC. It just varies from person to person I guess. Obviously the OP made it through school, I'd say give it more time to study between taking exams ?

OBwonKnewbie · Jan 25, 2016

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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I do not want a nurse who couldn't pass nclex until their 15th attempt taking care of me or anyone I care about ......let's not forget it's a minimum competency exam, and just because you pass school does not mean you will get a license.