I need help! Nclex-rn for the 5th time

Published

I graduated nursing school from India in July 2012, and I have given the test 4 times already. The first time I gave the test was in April 2013, I didn't care for it and without studying I went in to give the test. The second time was in Nov. 2013, I went thru Saunders once and did only the questions from Kaplan. The third time I took hurst review, I learned a lot and I improved on the questions (I was getting 50%). By the third time I had forgotten a lot of what I learned in nursing school, so hurst helped me with core content. When I failed the 3rd time in April 2014, and got my result back, I was above passing in everything except "Safety and Infection Control" and "Basic Care and Comfort". I took tutoring from (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) and she taught be a lot of techniques that weren't in books. She was really good, she went over questions and provided mp3s that I listened to. I continued with Hurst and gave the test for the 4th time in Sept. 2014. I got my result back and i did worse than the 3rd time. I'm "Near passing" on half the things and "Below passing" for the other half. Its been 2 years now, and I'm drained out. Ive spent over $2000 on prep material, including the apps for the phone, prep courses. I just don't know what to do, i have no energy to study alone, because i put myself in a negative bubble and don't do anything for hours. I haven't found a tutor in my area that can sit with me and help me on my weak points, and I don't know what prep course to do now. I need help, I don't know what to do or how to study, I feel like giving up but I have family and friends who remind me that I failed it 4 times.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Nurse Practitioner.

Hi sorry to hear your story. Is it possible that maybe you overstudied? I have friends who are so anxious about the exam that they overstudy it. Instead of focusing on the general and basic stuff, they went too deep into 12-leads and other specific details that would not be tested in the exam.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

If you are serious about a study partner send me a message or email to doodle.rn@gmail.com I will be taking the NCLEX for the 4th time in mid November. I am determined to pass and willing to help you do the same.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

hi!they let u retake it eventhough you are international graduate?as of me i failed it once but wont let me retake it

Up Vote Up Vote ×

hi!do u know any school that accepts ms and ob deficiencies?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion