Hey everyone.Trying to stand strong here. I have attempted nclex three times now and no success.
The first time in Sept 2007 83 questions. Studied using Kaplan online with the 7 question trainers no question bank.
2nd time Jan 2008: Had 89 questions. I studied be reading the saunders 3rd edition. I had not had enough time to complete the cd in the back.
3rd time Fri May 23rd: Had 78 Questions. I studied by doing the cd in the back of the saunder book. I did the entire cd and took notes on each area and reviewed al my notes and did about 5 exam modes and was scoring 75%. I found out today that I did not pass again. I studied real hard every day and applied myself by making sure I did questions and reviewed all the rationals on all the questions right and wrong ones.
This 3rd time I noticed the exam was much harder than my first and second time. I had 12 to 15 SATA Approx 20 meds I did not know only but like 3. Drag and drops 1. Priority and delegation atleast 15. Peds dosage calculation 2 and one adult. a few on infection control. Trouble shooting a ventilator. I even had a diagram that I has to select the correct area of what was asked. The questions ranged from peds to maternity to psychosocial and medsurg.....a little of everything. I was bombarded with very difficult procedures which I had never heard of. on the meds they asked side effects or with or without foods. imagine like its not hard enough to remember what the med is for as it is. I was discouraged to see the exam was so difficult and yet its suppose to be an entry level exam that test your competency. Entry level according to who? I've seen some people on here discuss a break down of their exam and I see some people get a group of questions that range from many priority with maybe 2 sata and 3 meds and thats it. Yet others get killed with 20 plus SATA and many meds. I mean to a certain point I feel its unfair although I understand this is a question bank that the questions are randomly selected.
Good Luck to all you guys sitting for this exam soon. Please do not underestimate the NCLEX as it can cover seriously anything even the areas you may think will not be covered.
STUDY HARD AND DON'T GIVE UP GUYS..... IF YOU HAVE DOUBTS ABOUT BEING READY AND FEEL YOU NEED MORE TIME THEN EXTEND YOUR DATE. ITS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY.
Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
how often do i contact you? do i contact you with each result for each chapter?
You do not contact Suzanne until you have completed the first tip. She doesn't need to know your scores just that you have done it as it explains in her sticky
I Know EXACTLY how you feel. Everything you said is 100% True. It is a Very Difficult Exam, & should NEVER under any circumstance be underestimated. I had Difficulty myself. It feels more like a Pre-med exam, Rather than a Nursing Exam. I was recently told that anyone attempting this exam should have at Least 4000-4500 Practice Questions completed before they do the NCLEX. I also did Kaplan, but I am using NCLEX Made Incredibly Easy, as well as Both CD Roms from Saunders. I purchased both Books from Saunders at Barnes & Noble Bookstore. I find both Very helpful, & Easy to use. How Long do you have to wait between each exam for a retake? What state are you located in? Anyway, I wish you The Very Best of Luck in Your next attempt:jester: My Thought & Prayers are with you, as you are not alone:saint: Good Luck!
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THANK YOU everyone for your advice. Its helping me to get off my feet and start gaining my confidence back.
What does Ms. Suzanne's Plan involve? What books? Cost? What do i have to do? And how does it help?