Finally pass after 7 attempts with 75questions

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  1. Do you feel people are scared to say how many times they took nclex?

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Ok here is my journey I graduated as an LPN in 2000 went back to get my RN in 2013 graduated 2015 took my first boards 2015 walked out feeling like it was too easy 2 days later very disappointing to know I failed second attempt 45 days later failed again did a review with Kaplan scoring in 50-60's 3rd time 3 months later still failed ready to give up at that time, 2 months later did Feuer review. attempt nclex again failed again. Did Mark Klimek review feeling hopeful attempt the nclex got close but no pass. Did the test agin 45 days later failed again. Ok here's the meat and potatoes I use Remar quick facts straight to the point and she constantly had videos to help for free I decided to break it down into systems. Day 1& 2 cardiology day 3&4 endocrinology day 5 both cardiology and Endorsed. Day 6 break day 7&8 Skin day 9/10 lymphatic day 11 all cardio/endo/skin/lymphatic etc that was the best advice I can give is breaking down the systems I did at least 50 questions a day in increments of 20-25 because you will see some systems don't give you much questions. I only studied bout 2-3 hours a day and had my break day don't overwhelm yourself. I took my test August 15 and I had 30 satas 5 drop/drag 1 strip no math I walked out knowing I did great it stopped at 75 I did it in a hour and a half. Finally I can say I'm a RN!!!

Specializes in ICU.
The nclex doesn't define you as a nurse.

It literally does. In at least 40 states, it's illegal to call yourself a nurse without holding the appropriate license, which would require passing NCLEX.

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It does not define you as a nurse it's a test. A student stayed in school and completed all necessary steps to sit for the nclex which was the hardest part, everyone is not a great test taker doesn't mean they not good for the job. I know plenty of nurses who are prudent in their career who is not RN but have the experience as if they were a nurse practitioner. Anything negative please keep it to yourself God Bless

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Congrats! Determinedbyanymeans,

You are a ray of sunshine for us repeat test takers, and I appreciate your post, you are most certainly right that it does not matter how many times you take this test , its not giving up! those negative comments does not deserve a reply they will never admit to how many times they actually took the test, furthermore it does not determine what kind of nurse you will be. Anyone that comes to this forum with negativity need to be blocked its obivious they have personal issues and I hope that I never have to put the life of a family member or myself in their hands. Sorry for the long rebuttal, but I know you will do great things in your career! Thanks for sharing

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Specializes in ICU.
they will never admit to how many times they actually took the test

I have no problem admitting that I took it once. My graduation date and date of licensure prove it if you don't believe me, as there isn't enough time between each for me to have retaken it.

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Ksmitty00,

I'm here to tell the truth, a lot need encouragement. People go through so much and still try to accomplish their goals. Why knock someone for getting back up after being knocked down and you considered yourself a Nurse where's the compassion? I'm here if anyone needs me, I'm truly rooting for you all.

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Congrats! Determinedbyanymeans,

You are a ray of sunshine for us repeat test takers, and I appreciate your post, you are most certainly right that it does not matter how many times you take this test , its not giving up! those negative comments does not deserve a reply they will never admit to how many times they actually took the test, furthermore it does not determine what kind of nurse you will be. Anyone that comes to this forum with negativity need to be blocked its obivious they have personal issues and I hope that I never have to put the life of a family member or myself in their hands. Sorry for the long rebuttal, but I know you will do great things in your career! Thanks for sharing

Thank You Kindly

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Specializes in Psychiatric and emergency nursing.
they will never admit to how many times they actually took the test

I also have no problem admitting I took the NCLEX once, three weeks after graduation with minimal study time and passed in 1.5 hours with 120 questions. I also have the degree and licensing proof to back me up.

Determinedbyanymeans

It does not define you as a nurse it's a test. A student stayed in school and completed all necessary steps to sit for the nclex which was the hardest part, everyone is not a great test taker doesn't mean they not good for the job. I know plenty of nurses who are prudent in their career who is not RN but have the experience as if they were a nurse practitioner. Anything negative please keep it to yourself God Bless

Yeah, it kinda does define you as a nurse; every nurse that is actually licensed had to pass it at one point or another. I will concur that not everyone is the greatest at taking standardized tests; I'm one of those people. But to be fair, the NCLEX measures a potential nurse's ability to practice at a MINIMALLY safe level. Seven times is a lot of times to take one test to prove minimal competency.

Determinedbyanymeans

I'm here to tell the truth, a lot need encouragement. People go through so much and still try to accomplish their goals. Why knock someone for getting back up after being knocked down and you considered yourself a Nurse where's the compassion?

Encouragement is one thing. This is a horse of an entirely different shade. And I did not become a nurse to make my coworkers feel all warm and fuzzy; I became a nurse to provide the best care possible to every single one of my patients. Therefore, I will reserve my compassion for my patients, where one could argue it truly belongs.

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Specializes in Outpatient/Clinic, ClinDoc.

There are actually stats on 'how many pass on the first try' - I just checked and for US educated grads, so far in 2018 almost 90% pass on the first try. Nothing against OP, but there are stats to back up that most of us who say we passed on the first try actually did so. :)

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Specializes in ICU + 25 years as Nursing Faculty.
Per our BON, We get three attempts and if you don't pass by then, I think you either have to redo the program or choose not to be a nurse.

Texas used to have a similar rule that strictly limited the number of NCLEX-RN attempts (I don't remember the number). The Texas Board of Nursing changed that rule when they figured out that it wasn't working. Applicants figured out a way to work around that rule.

If an applicant had used up all their Texas exam attempts, they would apply for licensure in Oklahoma... which allowed many more exam attempts. After earning an Oklahoma license, they would simply apply for licensure by endorsement in Texas! Since the rule wasn't working, Texas changed to a much more liberal policy.

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AMEN!!!

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