Published Aug 28, 2015
k_LA
3 Posts
I really need help big time passing my NCLEX PN CA
I don't know if i need a strategy of studying because i am sure that my strategy now is not working. So PLEASE i need opinions and suggestions regarding passing NCLEX PN
I failed 4 times already for 4 years and i am scheduled to take them again this October.
I tried Saunders and now reading exam cram.
Maybe i need group study or online reviews or tutoring in person? anything that WILL WORK
any help will be highly appreciated. I am super desperate to pass so i can finally help my mom and dad with all the bills and i really feel bad for failing them 4 times already.
Any suggestions??? PLS
NurseGirl525, ASN, RN
3,663 Posts
Do you understand what area you are failing in? It's kind of hard to answer this general of a question. Obviously after failing four times you are not grasping something. I don't think that doing more practice questions is going to help you until you understand what the issue is. Why would you pay more money without knowing what to do?
There is no magic answer here. Evaluate your results from previous tests so you know what it is you need to study. After 4 years, you may need a refresher course. I'm not sure who is going to hire someone that took this long to pass NCLEX if you pass. You may also need a tutor to help you understand how the questions work.
amgibson0512
12 Posts
Maybe try virtual Ati? You get a mentor that makes you go through all material and finds your weaknesses and then helps you to improve those weaknesses... I know when I took the nclex I studied with virtual Ati ( my school made us) and also an nclex on notebook off amazon... I purchased nclex cram and found it to be pointless and not helpful... I felt like I was wasting my time on that book. I also download nclex pn practice questions on my phone and did those a ton through out the day... But the nclex pn notebook that I used condensed everything and I think that helped me the most when it came to studying. I also used Pinterest and Google nclex pn study and a lot of mnemonic popped up which helped me remember a lot easier...
It's truly up to you and how you like to study, how you feel you retain things better and what your weak spots are for the nclex... Review your below averages and focus of them and just refresh your mind on the other stuff.
To be honest, it's hard for me to say YES I UNDERSTAND THE AREA I AM FAILING IN because I kept on failing my NCLEX. I wish there's magic for it but who am i kidding? Do you know any refresher course that is indeed helpful? thanks
COORDINATED CARE - near the passing
SAFETY AND INFECTION - below passing
HEALTH PROMOTION AND MAINTENANCE - near the passing
PSYCHOSOCIAL INTEGRITY - below the passing
BASIC AND COMFORT - below the passing
PHARMACOLOGICIAL THERAPIES - below the passing
REDUCTION OF RISK POTENTIAL - below the passing
PHYSIOLOGICAL ADAPTATION - near the passing
thank you amgibson0512, LVN i appreciate that a lot. I'm studying the exam cram and it seems like you are right. i will probably try the virtual ATI then too. thanks again