Frustrated taken NCLEX 5x

Silverdragon102, BSN · Dec 13, 2007

Hi and welcome to the site

Have moved this to the NCLEX forum where you will find much support, hints and tips to help you on your way. Suzanne's program is excellent and many have passed with it, all information is in sticky called New revised first tip for Suzanne's plan

Good luck

labrador4122, RN · Dec 14, 2007

i'm new to allnurses. i just found out that i didn't pass the fifth time. been out of school for a year and a half. will i ever be a nurse? i have used kaplan, saunders and most recently dvd lecture series from review for nurses, lagerquist. this time i still felt that i was going to throw up when i left the test. after the initial couple hours passed i didn't feel like i failed. so much for that. i've read some of the threads and was wondering what suzannes plan is and how do i find it. i suppose in a nut shell i'm really not sure where to go from here. any advice?

oh no!

well i suggest that you first take a step back and analize where in your studies you went wrong.

- are you studying and nothing is sticking in?

-do you get easily distracted?

-are you doing too many study books that you feel overwhelmed?

secondly, pick one program only. if it is the dvd's you mentioned above, then stick to one thing, and do everything that comes with it. the questions, everything!!!

third, make use of the program, and spend quality time studying. i used to make note cards and stick them on the wall while i studied, so every time i looked up i would see my cards.

fourth, keep a schedule of the things you need to study. for example: week 1: study medsurg & do 500q and no matter what, do it.

if you work hard, you will pass the test and you will pass the test!!

dlissa74 · Dec 15, 2007

I took test 4 times !go get petersons nclexpn read it cover to cover. This last time I did that and did about 25 questions a day when you have took it as many times as I have you have done thousands of questions good luck it is the THE BOOK IS THE BOMB!

mimidragon · Dec 16, 2007

susie496,

hi there. Trust me, i am in the same boat as you. I graduated 12/06 and taken more than 3 times. I am trying saunders, hurst and PDA. I am so determined to pass this last time.all my friends have passed except me. I totally understand you and feel that same way as you! What are you doing to re-study? PM me so we can email each other information help each other if you want. I know some day we will be RN. It is a matter of time!

wizard100 · Dec 16, 2007

i feel the pain that you all are going......but just keep in mind......it will happen....just matter of time. have you tried suzzanes plan??

Accio · Dec 17, 2007

I took test 4 times !go get petersons nclexpn read it cover to cover. This last time I did that and did about 25 questions a day when you have took it as many times as I have you have done thousands of questions good luck it is the THE BOOK IS THE BOMB!

Does Peterson's have an RN book also?

pagandeva2000, LPN · Dec 17, 2007

I am so sorry to hear that you have not been successful thus far taking the exam. I do think that many of the suggestions made, such as choose ONE study method is in order, now, so that you will not be overwhelmed. Also, if you are not relaxed, consider meditation and/or medication before the exam. I wish you luck next time.

makeeRN · Dec 17, 2007

i'm currently doing suzanne's plan right now... why dont you try it... it's really convinient...

susie496 · Dec 17, 2007

I'm going to start suzanne's plan tomorrow. Thank you for your encouragement and positive advice.

susie496 · Dec 17, 2007

Thank you for your advice. I will be successful this time.

zjh23 · Dec 18, 2007

take it easy, u will pass it soon, be confident.

how many questions did u do at 5th time?

good luck!