NCLEX-PN tips after 3rd try!

[karyn09]

I graduated in Dec 2006, took my 1st test Feb '07, stopped at 205-failed, took again in June '07, stopped at 205 again-failed, took it a 3rd time in March '08-FAILED at 145. I took a 3 day review course in Dec '07, have studied Lippincott & Saunders.

I need to pass this test & nothing is working! I'm focused, but seem to have a hard time doing prioritizations & meds on the nclex. I study chapter by chapter & when it comes to prioritization on the NCLEX, I can't figure out which pt comes first when I've read each chapter seperately! On the meds, how can I even begin to remember each side effect & at what time to take each med?

I'm sooo tired of disappointing my family, but nursing is my passion & it frustrates me that I can't even pass!

[-alwaysbelieve-]

I graduated in Dec 2006, took my 1st test Feb '07, stopped at 205-failed, took again in June '07, stopped at 205 again-failed, took it a 3rd time in March '08-FAILED at 145. I took a 3 day review course in Dec '07, have studied Lippincott & Saunders.

I need to pass this test & nothing is working! I'm focused, but seem to have a hard time doing prioritizations & meds on the nclex. I study chapter by chapter & when it comes to prioritization on the NCLEX, I can't figure out which pt comes first when I've read each chapter seperately! On the meds, how can I even begin to remember each side effect & at what time to take each med?

I'm sooo tired of disappointing my family, but nursing is my passion & it frustrates me that I can't even pass!

hey there, i know how u feel...i have been through the same thing and i am studying to take for my 4th time...its really hard to understand esp when you know u put the work into it...but dont give up...try to re-evaluate urself and focus on your weaknesses...also try suzannes plan...thats what i'm trying now...it seems like its help alot of retakers as well...

good luck and god bless...