Failed Nclex

It sounds like a great plan!! I'll do everything as you suggested.

I have La Charity book, but the questions are already answered since my friend let me borrow it. But I will still review it. Thanks so much! I really appreciate your advice, whywait, BSN, RN.

Hello Julsca,

I believe it is quite the opposite about UWorld. Since this is your second time going through it you should definitely do better (First attempt at Uworld I scored in the mid 50s, Second attempt I was scoring between high 60s to high 70s).

If you know the answer because the questions and answers look familiar or you memorized it; then, you should think about why it is correct and how come the others were incorrect before submitting the answer. This will help you to understand yourself better and how the test wants you to rationalize things. Not only that you have an advantage you don't have to worry about choosing the right answer, now you can truly focus on how to strategically tackle the question.

You know the material, believe in yourself.

Maybe you just need to improve on test taking skills. I am not a very good test taker myself. Before I went through Uworld the second time I would watch youtube and or use other resources to improve my testing skills. Sometimes it is not understanding the question correctly, not being able to think critically or weak at application.

A friend told me to make the material fun so you can absorb it better.

I also learned to make the questions personal. For example, instead of reading the nurse just got report on blah blah. I would say to myself "I just got shift report on.... Who should I go assess first... etc..." It helped made the scenario surreal and fun.

Another thing I said to my self was, if there was absolutely one thing I can do to help reduce the problem what would it be?

I also made it a habit to read the question 2-3 times before looking at the answer choices unless I absolutely know it. On the nclex I read most questions 4 or 5 times.

If you feel like prioritization delegation and assignment was your weak point use the book; however, if it is your strong point I would try to find the areas you are weak in and improve in that with other books or contents in that area.

Every little improvement you make for about yourself will help you have a higher chance in passing.

Thank you for the tip. I have to renew my test bank soon. I also just paid both pearson and the BRN for my application already. I still haven't recieved my letter from the BRN of what i need to improve on.

You can contact Kaplan and extend your online access if that is what you have. I loved Kaplan and solely used that. I went through 75-100 questions a day which helped me figure out the way to test for the NCLEX. Also, when I got a question incorrect, I would write it in a notebook along with the rationale. It was tedious but worth it. I felt it was more about knowing how to "critically," think through the question, then knowing all the material.

Don't be discourage, get back on the grind. YOU WILL BEAT THE NCLEX MONSTER! :)

I am considering re-purchasing kaplan. I do remember the questions being a little challenging. It is also somewhat cheaper than uworld.

Thank you for the tip. I have to renew my test bank soon. I also just paid both pearson and the BRN for my application already. I still haven't recieved my letter from the BRN of what i need to improve on.

Honestly, the paper didn't do much to help in my studies for the second nclex.

I used uworld overall performance to see which areas I needed to review before resetting uworld data. You can also take a picture of your overall performance to keep as a record to study along.

I did an additional 30 questions on areas I was weak in on top of the 75.

You can look at my other blog about failing at 76 and passing at 100. To help with your retake application processing

I'm sorry to hear that you didn't pass. I'm not sure why no one recommends ncsbn review they are who write the Nclex. I took the Nclex on the 18th a classmate gave me her review and the remaining time on the 12th. The questions on ncsbn are the exact format as the Nclex they seem so short and simple that you won't believe until you take the actual Nclex. Yes I did pass, my class mate also. I highly recommend it! Your in my prayers! You got this!

Hi everyone,

I failed Nclex RN on first try. I took Kaplan and Hurst, but was unsuccessful.

Can anyone share any other resources that worked for you?

I just purchased UWorld for 90 days. I read somewhere on here that Mike Klimek audios are very helpful. Does anyone know how to obtain them?

Please help!

purchased again the Uworld if you have extra money. and do system per system , for example adult cardio then pedia cardio and pharma cardio.mastery is the key.if you dont understand the topic write it.

Thank you JOSH12141980, I am doing what you advised me, questions per system. I just finished adult cardio, pharmacology and now in peds cardio. I have it in tutor mode, just because I like reviewing the rationale right after. But I think I should set the timer and try to do in one sitting. Did you do it in tutor mode or timed?

i did timed mode.50 a day is enough and i usually sliced the item 25 each then read the rationale.

Hi Cicelyn,

I already purchased Uworld for 90-days. Unfortunately, because I am tight with money right now, I can't afford another review. If I can come up with the money somehow, I will definitely look into the NCSBN. But thank you for the tip and please keep me in your prayers. All the best to you.:)

for sure i will include everyone here from the community that we will all pass the exam.