I'm so down that I didn't pass my NCLEX on 1st try. I worked so hard in nursing school and graduated with Honors, but I was so stressed and nervous the day I took my exam that I went numb. I had a great New grad program waiting for me that pays well, and now its all over in one day. I feel awful that I let myself and my family down.
I took Kaplan studied all of the questions, and content review. I don't know what happened.
I know others just retake the exam and I will too, but another $400 for California is a lot of money. Does anyone know if you have to be fingerprinted again to retake the test?
Also, does anyone have any study suggestions I might try?
I suggest you review your content. KAPLAN alone cannot help you answer questions without you not knowing your content. ATI Med Surgical book is very helpful in summarizing important topics. Familiarize yourself with signs/symptoms of diseases. I would suggest reviewing your body systems and utilizing Elseivier Med Surgical Book also to get a more detailed understanding on body systems that you maybe weak on. Saunders NCLEX-RN is also helpful b/c it reviews disease process, nursing interventions, medications, and prioritization.
When taking your exam, make sure to not rush yourself. Take your time and use process of elimination. Good Luck!!
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I suggest you review your content. KAPLAN alone cannot help you answer questions without you not knowing your content. ATI Med Surgical book is very helpful in summarizing important topics. Familiarize yourself with signs/symptoms of diseases. I would suggest reviewing your body systems and utilizing Elseivier Med Surgical Book also to get a more detailed understanding on body systems that you maybe weak on. Saunders NCLEX-RN is also helpful b/c it reviews disease process, nursing interventions, medications, and prioritization.
When taking your exam, make sure to not rush yourself. Take your time and use process of elimination. Good Luck!!