I need help/advise by those who passed the Nclex RN between 2012-2014.

[LStgo]

I really need a NCLEX tips, help, advise o whatever is helpful to pass the NCLEX RN.

I graduated in 2011. I took the Nclex in December 2011 and failed, then April 2012 amd failed again. I admit that my study plan is not being the best and the motivation I have from the people around is not being the best. I had a medical issue on February 2012 that I don't want to talk about, but the point is that it was a nightmare being in appointments all the time, follow ups etc. Right now, all I can do is cry, specially when I talk about this, because most of my college friends passed, they are working, having their own things etc. What do I have? Well, you know the answer.

At one point I thought I studied the wrong 4 year degree, but sometimes I realize that I really want to do this! I just don't have that motivation or don't know how to structure a good study plan. I tried Kaplan and Saunders the first two times. I know I didn't dedicated enough time to study, however I feel they didn't help. Only for tips, but not for "studying".

Right now, the NCLEX has totally changed. I kmow there're many SATA questions. Those are the worst!

I know, I'll probably need a refreshing course, but I don't know where. I asked the Board of Nursing here in Texas, but the "helpful" was that I needed to figure out by myself.

Like I said, every time I talk/write about nclex I start feeling sad and crying, bc I have no choice. This is being an almost 3 years of nightmares and well, Is there anything you can tell/advise?

[hm1987]

[COLOR=#003366]LStgo I failed nursing first time August 9th I am studying to taking my second attempt sooN! Anyway first time I studied Kaplan but i was weak in some content areas I had 3 subject above passing rest were near passing.. I did Hurst now I listened to videos and I filled all the topics sheets they provide you.. I am also using Kaplan strategy book helped me to gain knowledge how to answer NCLEX RN even when there's a topic I don't know.. Strategy does work for high level questions.. I suggest you do Hurst to refresh contents they provide great 5th day materials for medications.. Infection disease.. EKG strips.. lab values.. Herb medication... and Also 5 attempt of exams 125 questions each... I did Brilliant Nurse for one week too and it taught me again the strategy and how to answer priority questions I paid only 15$ I think I was able to use it for 2 weeks! Stay positive! Practice! Practice! this site really been helping me too!

Good luck and keep us updated!

[Ann.E]

My advice to you is to make sure you take as many practice quizzes as possible. I tried to read in a review book, but it wasn't doing it for me. So then I decided to just do practice quizzes and then go over each question I did. I found this helped me the most. As the day got closer I tried to do almost 200 or more questions a day. For me this worked the best and exposed me to a lot of different topics. Good luck! Positive thoughts!

[Cali2015]

After reading your post I asked myself what I would do if this was my situation. Since there is a time lapse since graduation and NCLEX, I would get the most current study materials available; Kaplan, NCSBN, La Charity, Exam Cram, Saunders, Hurst......Whatever appeals the most to my individual learning style. I would take as many practice questions as possible as the previous post suggested. I would spend a significant amount of study time reading through all of the rationales whether I answered the question right or wrong. I would get myself as comfortable as I could answering NCLEX style questions - and answering a lot of them in one sitting. Then on test day, I would feel prepared for whatever questions come my way and as many questions as that computer dishes out. Most importantly, take a deep breath, allow yourself time to heal and get strong, and best of luck to you as you work toward passing that exam and moving on with your career.