Multiple Attempts and I have finally passed the NCLEX!

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Hello everyone! I passed my NCLEX early last month and just got around to making this post now in hopes my journey will inspire you to keep trying. I struggled with the NCLEX RN for a year and a half, not to mention the torture of taking HESI to exit my nursing school, and when I say struggle, I mean struggle. I'm not good at computerized testing. I switched up my study habits multiple times. I used all types of study material, from Kaplan, Saunders, Davis, Hurst, a refresher course, to school notes. After my 2nd and 3rd try and failing, I could feel myself losing hope. Then came my 4th attempt and yet still coming out short. The amount of stress and anxiety that this test gave me almost tore me apart. The pressures of my parents to hurry up and pass and seeing all my fellow classmates get nursing jobs didn't help either. I remember thinking why can't it just be my turn? You could say it was a dark time in my life, but I always told myself just keep trying, you can't give up now. So for a good two months, I would go to the library and study. I went through the yellow Saunders book probably 5 times, while simultaneously taking tests to see my progress. I kept watching the Hurst videos too. With each practice question I would try to really think of it in terms of what nursing basics can be applied and stem my thinking from there. I still had doubts though, having taken the test so many times there was no way to really mentally block it out, but I kept telling myself not to be scared. Then miraculously after my 5th attempt at the NCLEX I finally passed. One of my proudest moments. I remembered all the times I cried, all the frustration and doubt. It was all worth it. I found a job and now am waiting to start my career.

So please, just don't give up. I know how hard it can be, but just keep remembering all the hard work you put into school, the hard work you're putting in now, and all the people who support you. YOU WILL PASS! It may take "x" amount of times. Everyones' journey is different. Your time will come and when it does it feels awesome :) Good Luck!

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Congrats RN :)

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Love this...congrats!!!

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Congrats! so happy for you!

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Congrats! Can you please share your strategies or any tips!

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Congratulations, I Envy you. I myself am in the same boat...4th time is coming up.

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Congratulations on a job well done. I thank God for helping you cross that NCLEX ocean. Enjoy your Nursing career. RN.

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Congrats!, you are so inspiring -)

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Congrayulations! I'm on the same.boat! I took it 4x and hoping 5th time is the charm!!

How do u like davis nclex prep?

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Congrats! Gosh I thought it was me posting this feed when I was reading it. I too graduated a year and a half ago and will be on my 4th attempt soon. My parents and husband are supportive but very pushy and don't understand just how much of a struggle the nclex process is. I look forward to my success, your story gives me inspiration! Thanks for sharing and good luck with your job:))

What did you think of Hurst review, specifically the prep-tests they offer....where those helpful, or primarily the lectures?? Seems like you liked Saunders, did you use the new one or the yellow 5e? i tried Kaplan and it was not helpful to me.

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Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.

I'm kind of late to the party, but huge ~~~congratulations~~~ on finally achieving your goal!

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Thank you for this post. I myself am a multiple attempt test taker, and I am waiting for my big breakthrough. I sat for the 3rd time yesterday in hopes that this will be my last and final time. I am an anxious wreck today, but I am hopeful.

Thanks again!

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