HelpTaking the NCLEX for the second time in two weeks!

NatBSN · Nov 5, 2016

I am a repeater I took my NCLEX April 2016 failed with 221 questions; the study material I used for that exam was Kaplan. I was devastated but immediately sent in my paperwork to my BON again and this time around I used two different types of study material that help me out tremendously. I used HURST and UWorld. I tested again November and my unofficial are in and I PASSED with 75 questions!!!! My best advise to you is be confident & KNOW WHEN YOU ARE READY to test and relax !! This time around I was A LOT more disciplined but it can be done. Good luck =)

How long did it take to get your ATT the second time? I'm nervous because I have a job that starts Jan 9th I reapplied and payed everything today, took the boards on the 2nd of this month. Thanks and CONGRATULATIONS on passing!!

Joyef21 · Nov 5, 2016

Hi there, I took the NCLEX Nov 2nd and failed in 75 questions. I did kaplan religiously for 2 to 3 weeks. All my friends who did Uworld passed!
How long did it take to get your ATT the second time? I reapplied and payed 200 on PV and 150 on breeze.
Thanks and GOOD LUCK!

I went in on the 26th of October and paid for and turned in my application, and received my ATT on October 27th. however they do expect you to wait atleast 45 days to retake the test. personally I waited probably way to long.

dutchess,rnBSN · Nov 5, 2016

When it came to receiving my ATT I had to stay on top the board in my state because they were backed up. My application was in the mix of all of the new graduates so it took quite a bit of time. I saw that you mentioned you did Kaplan religiously ; I used their material as well when I first prepared. How were your scores ? & this second time around do you plan on using anything different?

NatBSN · Nov 8, 2016

When it came to receiving my ATT I had to stay on top the board in my state because they were backed up. My application was in the mix of all of the new graduates so it took quite a bit of time. I saw that you mentioned you did Kaplan religiously ; I used their material as well when I first prepared. How were your scores ? & this second time around do you plan on using anything different?

I used Kaplan only the first time, I was scoring 50s. Kaplan has offered to give me a new subscription which is nice but I signed up for Uworld and I really like the rationales. I feel like I am learning more on Uworld. I just hope I can get my ATT soon so I can test towards the end of Dec

gorgeous_me · Nov 8, 2016

Hi... i already entered the Uworld qbanks... but how can i know my readiness and scoring like what u did? u said you got 50% readiness... how can i do that? do i need to choose the timed, tutor, untimed? thanks

dutchess,rnBSN · Nov 9, 2016

I'm so excited you are using UWorld! Call your BOA every now & then to see the progress of your application. What state ads you testing in ? Also how is your confidence level while you are doing your QBank questions ?

dutchess,rnBSN · Nov 9, 2016

UWorld likes scores 60% & higher while taking your exams. They recommend if you are consistently scoring between 50%-60% just be sure to review those rationales :up: . I used UWorld as well & before I tested my progress showed I was in the 60 something percentile. So monitor your progress & try your best to understand why you got those incorrect. If you are consistent you will do AWESOME !!

gorgeous_me · Nov 9, 2016

Wow ur great @dutchess,rn... me, i just started with 25 questions and stop a while because i need to eat dinner.. unfortunately when i checked im only 15% ï¿½ï¿½.. i choose new mexico as my state soon for the exam

dutchess,rnBSN · Nov 9, 2016

Thank you !! Please continue to contact me on here. If there is ANYTHING I can do to help feel free to ask. Also remember the more questions you do the more familiarized you will become with the NCLEX style questions. Happy studying

gorgeous_me · Nov 9, 2016

Thank you for the wonderful advice @ dutchess,rn.. that would be a great help for me...

Kurina24 · Nov 13, 2016

I took my exam last Nov. 10 at 10am. One of my friend also took the exam last month, failed at 75 questions. I feel more nervous because of that. I finished nursing year 2007, confidently took the exam in the Philippines and passed it, one take. I wasn't that serious in terms of reviewing for our local boards since 75% of what was taught in nursing school was still intact to my brain. Years passed, and i got the chance to live here and the only way to practice my profession is to passed the NCLEX RN. I feel more pressured because eventhough i had 5 solid years working as an ED nurse in Manila, I am very sure that 40% or less of what we studied in nursing school was still remaining in my brain. Addition to that is I'm working 80-100 hours a week. Rarely to have a day off in a month. One of my co worker before introduced me to UWorld qbank. I purchased the product right away and started answering questions. Ive also read a lots of forums that PDA by LaCharity is a good one. I purchased the book and read and answer all the things in the book. I prepared for the exam for 5 weeks only. After stressing myself for those weeks, just this morning, all the hard work paid off. I passed the NCLEX with 75 questions, no computation,ekg,audio questions. 10 SATA, 63 multiple choice and 1 correct the order.

NatBSN · Nov 13, 2016

I'm so excited you are using UWorld! Call your BOA every now & then to see the progress of your application. What state ads you testing in ? Also how is your confidence level while you are doing your QBank questions ?

I am happy I signed up for Uworld. A lot of my friends told me about it but I was trying to be cheap the 1st time coz I had already paid for kaplan. I am in California, I have sent in all my applications and paid everything so just waiting and testing right now. I honestly feel so much better since I started Uworld!!! Hope I can test again by the end of the year