help! failed nclex 6 times...

JaaaeyRN · Jun 27, 2015

First of all, I am sorry to hear that.

Do you know what plan your state want you to do after 6 attempts? My state will not allow me to sit for the 7th try. If I want to, I will have to take the whole nursing school over again.

Well, if they will allow you to sit for exam, maybe consider some refresher classes?

Did you read your CPR what area (s) you need to improve? Do you know your learning style? Visual, hand on, ?

I think it's hard to say that we get a good test or bad test based on the type of questions we had or even you did the last question right or wrong. I passed NCLEX with the last quedtion about nutrition for pediatric client. And I don't think I got that one right either. But I strongly believe that I was above the level of competency even when I hit the last question.

Sorry again.

2bRnluv4lif · Jun 28, 2015

I understand your pain, but I m starting to believe that the test is design to make money,, 1why come you can't see your results not questions but the actually so called graph..and it really don't seem fair to have everyone taking different number of tests ..and you can take a whole test and if it's over the line you pass.. No matter if you get it right are wrong..but it really seem someone is making a lot of money..

2bRnluv4lif · Jun 28, 2015

And don't feel bad ,,I bet it's more people failing this test then passing,, don't let us be fool, it works for their benefit,, but eventually it will be reveal.. 100 sure..

Editorial Team / Moderator · Jun 28, 2015

And don't feel bad ,,I bet it's more people failing this test then passing,, don't let us be fool, it works for their benefit,, but eventually it will be reveal.. 100 sure..

You can actually review these statistics yourself: https://www.ncsbn.org/exam-statistics-and-publications.htm

If schools' pass rates drop below a certain threshold, state boards of nursing investigate those programs to ensure that students are receiving an adequate education. A 50% failure rate would be a school issue, not an NCSBN issue.

LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN · Jun 28, 2015

OP, what does your CPR say?

How are you studying?

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 for content.

cheena86 · Jun 29, 2015

Thank you all for the words of encouragement.

cheena86 · Jun 29, 2015

Thank you all for the words of encouragement.

cheena86 · Jun 29, 2015

First of all, I am sorry to hear that.
Do you know what plan your state want you to do after 6 attempts? My state will not allow me to sit for the 7th try. If I want to, I will have to take the whole nursing school over again.
Well, if they will allow you to sit for exam, maybe consider some refresher classes?
Did you read your CPR what area (s) you need to improve? Do you know your learning style? Visual, hand on, ?
I think it's hard to say that we get a good test or bad test based on the type of questions we had or even you did the last question right or wrong. I passed NCLEX with the last quedtion about nutrition for pediatric client. And I don't think I got that one right either. But I strongly believe that I was above the level of competency even when I hit the last question.
Sorry again.

Thank you for your post.

I am sitting for the state of Pennsylvania. Luckily, I have unlimited attempts. I am looking to attend refresher courses from Kaplan. I have read my CPR but they are all varied based on each exam so it is hard to decipher which areas I need to focus on. The last few were "near passing" which is very frustrating!!

Congrats on becoming a registered nurse! I am looking forward to that day soon!

cheena86 · Jun 29, 2015

OP, what does your CPR say?
How are you studying?
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 for content.

Thank you for your post.

You are correct, I have mastered the material but I also have done very well with my practice exams/questions. I usually score 60-70%. And after I take those exams (varying from 75-265 questions), I remediate the questions immediately (all of those right and wrong). I am just dumbfounded. If you have any additional advice, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again!

hm1987 · Jun 29, 2015

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JCAR · Jul 15, 2015

Hi I will have to take on my 5th attempt but before FL allows me for that I have to do remedial course, What other state will allow me to take NCLEX without doing remedial? TIA!