Graduated from Nursing school 2013. Passed NCLEX 2016. Don't give up

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I would like to share my experience with taking the NCLEX-RN which I passed on my fourth attempt.

i graduated January 2013 but didn't take my first attempt at the NCLEX until October 2013 after paying 400.00 and completing the Kaplan course. I failed with 265 questions.

2nd attemp-June 2014; studied with Saunders; failed with 75 questions

3rd attempt - April 2015. Did hurst review and the PDA BOOK; failed with 265 questions

4th attempt- I took remar review online class, however I felt like it didn't work. I bought Kaplan strategies and practice exam book along with NCLEX RN EXAM CRAM. I read those two books entirely, did all the practice questions and 2-265 questions exams. I also did my test in a different state as I felt my home states exam testing center was not conducive to test taking. I went in with a clear mind and no anxiety. Took 5hoirs and 15 minutes to answer 265 questions. I came out calm, didn't do the PvT test; I waited for my results to come in the mail. Wednesday, one week after I took my exam on March 23, I found out that I passed my exam.

I SAY THIS TO SAY, NEVER GIVE UP!

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your story.

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Congrats..... I just found out that I failed for the 2nd time and I'm finding it difficult to start studying again and try again.

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Thank you

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I have been there. Take a week from studying, relax your mind and then hit the books hard for 3-6 weeks, focusing on your week points, answering questions and reviewing rationales. Maybe try a different review course.

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Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Hello, I am in a similar situation, I graduated in Dec 2013 and I have failed twice, my question to you would be, what was your study schedule like? how many hours a day did you study and for how long before you tested?

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That is a very lucky day, it's my birthday.lol I am so happy you didn't give up...Congrats...

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Thank you for sharing Your post gives me hope. I graduated in Dec. 2013, took NCLEX 1st attempt in Feb. 2014, failed at 265. Finally got the nerve to test again yesterday. Second attempt failed at at around 90 questions. I won't give up. Thnk you!

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