I have been pretty active on this site since I failed my first attemp at the NCLEX-RN about two weeks ago. Mostly because I was so embarassed, and did not know where to turn where I could relate to other people. Briefly, I graduated in May, cum-laude, from a very good nursing school. After graduation, I went on vaca for two weeks and then studied for four weeks for the NCLEX-RN. I had done some ATI questions during the last semester, and decided to not use virtual ATI because it seemed tedious. Instead, I used mostly the saunders book, and the PDA book to study. Like many of you that have failed, I was shocked, crushed, angry, devastated etc when I did the PVT trick and got the dreaded CC page. Two days later, the quick results confirmed I had failed. It took me a few days to recover, but thanks to the encouraging words from family, friends, co-workers and members on this site I realized life is not over, and I WILL PASS the NCLEX-RN on the second try, which is scheduled for early Sept. Praying and coming closer to GOD has helped me see this as only a hurdle on my journey to success. I am using virtual ATI, kaplan strategies book, mosby's pharm notecards, and pda, study-guide on this site to study for my second attempt.
I remember how hopeless I felt when I found out I failed, so I thought it would be helpful to have a place where people who did not pass the first time could share new study habits, methods, ways they are coping, prayers. Anybody who failed and then passed on their second, third etc try please help us stay motivated too!
Hurst is an excellent start also look into the NCLEX review online by NCSBN, very good tool. Put the time into studying and I'm sure you will do well. There is also a great study guide that I used for the NCLEX on one of the forums which was very helpful. if you need any tips/suggestions don't hesitate to contact me.
i took nclex rn 5 times and failed but i never studied only took it for the sake of taking it. now, with a baby its rili hard to study and regret not taking nclex seriously before. im trying to self study, do saunders and 3500 and hope for the best. im scheduled to take rn on octber and pn on november. any suggestions and tips how to tackle questions?
Hi guys! I took nclex for the second time again today (8-26-13) the computer shut off at 75 questions and I was thinking nooooooo!!!! I need more! Lol. I did the pearson trick and got the good pop up!!! I'm so happy and anxious! Wednesday seems so far away to wait for the official results. It is possible to see this through! Just keep your faith and believe you can do it!
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Hurst is an excellent start also look into the NCLEX review online by NCSBN, very good tool. Put the time into studying and I'm sure you will do well. There is also a great study guide that I used for the NCLEX on one of the forums which was very helpful. if you need any tips/suggestions don't hesitate to contact me.