just failed NCLEX-RN...any advice??

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I came here in search of advice for passing NCLEX. I see talk about Suzanne's plan and am searching high and low for it without success...

I actually came here to read reviews on Kaplan's Complete course. My mom is trying to get me to take that. I did read the Kaplan book about test taking strategies before I took my test and it did help but I think I need more help on content. I had 265 questions and was blown out of the water by so many of the questions it was asking. Definately a test like no other!!!

I look forward to talking with some of you on here...and any help is appreciated.

And about the Kaplan course...it is offered in 2 weeks and again in August. Now since I cannot retake my test until September, should I take the course now and take full advantage of the 90 day question bank or wait until closer to my exam date?! Or should I just study on my own with Saunders?

Hi! Don't lose hope. I studied for a month before my exam, taking 75 questions and rationale reviews everyday using saunders discs. I made a calendar to study different systems per week. Then attended a 1 week test taking strategy lecture. I took NCLEX for the first time last Nov 06 and I passed with 75 questions! Just put your heart into what you are doing, have faith and don't cram...I am sure you will make it. Wishing you all the luck! God bless!!!

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I came here in search of advice for passing NCLEX. I see talk about Suzanne's plan and am searching high and low for it without success...

I actually came here to read reviews on Kaplan's Complete course. My mom is trying to get me to take that. I did read the Kaplan book about test taking strategies before I took my test and it did help but I think I need more help on content. I had 265 questions and was blown out of the water by so many of the questions it was asking. Definately a test like no other!!!

I look forward to talking with some of you on here...and any help is appreciated.

And about the Kaplan course...it is offered in 2 weeks and again in August. Now since I cannot retake my test until September, should I take the course now and take full advantage of the 90 day question bank or wait until closer to my exam date?! Or should I just study on my own with Saunders?

Hi Im so sorry you did not pass the first time; I also failed. I am a newly graduated nurse from the UK and if I dont pass I cant even stay in the USA. We have a new home here and many friends so like you a lot to lose. But enough of my moaning I just wanted to say you are not alone and you are not a failure in the true sense of the word. I have the Sauders book as recommended by Suzanne, its a great book and really well laid out, in a logical order. Im hoping it works for me and at least its a plan to follow, I personally felt like a drowning woman when I failed and I didnt know which direction I should take. For me as a newly qualified nurse I felt content was my own downfall. Youre right the NCLEX is like no other exam; I had never failed at any exam previously, it sure does knock your confiedence. Be brave, this site is great and everyone seems so supportive, we can do it. Good Luck with everything and keep your chin up as they say in UK.

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I have seen the post on Suzanne's plan. She says to contact her via pm. What is that? I am new here!

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Have you guys anything good from NCSBN's? I can't decide if I'm going for Kaplan's Q bank or NCSBN. Please advise....

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