NCLEX PN Failed twice.... What to do next?

[CLamplough27]

I took it twice and did not have luck on myside Im ready to get in the study mode again September will be a year since i graduated the program. Im also due in January so another reason I need to get on the ball. I am a HORRIBLE test taker... 1st go around i did Hurst Review didnt pay much attention like i should of i think? and the 2nd i did Kaplan with a girlfriend i was above the passing % she was below and SHE PASSED nclex and I failed! so now i am discourage and dont know where to start but i do know I CAN NOT GIVE UP! someone please help me!

[xxMichelleJxx]

Do not overwhelm yourself by studying from so many resources. Get 1 or maybe 2 resources and just stick with that. Focus on what you know you need work in.. Whether it be pharmacology, peds, maternity, med surg, etc. For pharm, I can tell you that on my NCLEX PN I had pharm questions that dealt with signs and symptoms. So make sure you know your signs and symptoms of your meds. Dont go crazy but just if you know a overview you will be fine.

Make flashcards- I feel they help alot! Study in your weak areas, do some questions as well. Dont just do questions and not study, or vice versa.

When you are studying make sure you go to a quiet place; with no distractions. Turn off your phone, turn off you comp/laptop. Leave all distractions behind. Keep a water bottle with you and just study. I think its best if you sit in a desk and study.. Dont try studying on your bed or couch (unless thats how you study well). If your house is too noisy; go to the library. I find that when studying, reading aloud helps - as does flashcards.

Focus on your weak areas, talk to others that took the test and passed and see what they suggest you study for the test.

You already took the test so now you know what to expect.

Study hard and dont give up.

From my opinion, make sure you know your theorists like Maslow and Orem.. they really help with the prioritizing questions.

[anlox2009]

this is how i did it for my 2nd time, you realize the firstime you took it you thought it will be similiar to your review then when you saw the question it wasnt related at all. So I began thinking why it was different? what i did was i reviewd the same thing and rescheduled it right away my first strategy taking it 2nd time was i emptied my mind so im calm; then expect that there's no other tricky question, now when u see the question u never heard before make sure u look at the question and answers n make sure that ur answers are at least .1percent related to the question itll make sense trust me and after u answer those hard question it will become harder and it will be more familiar to ur reviews get it? so u answer the wierd question then when ur done with those nclex will throw more familiar questions goodluck trust me on this one.

n make sure u mostly focus on answering question for ur review and review all those question and answers at the end of the day, so one in a morning and one a nigh in between u do labs or meds.

[proudauntie415, LPN, RN]

Don't give up on yourself, especially don't compare yourself to anyone! For whatever reason her day was on and maybe you just had an off day.

Believe in the power of positive thinking and keep your head up! You passed nursing school, you can pass this too!