NCLEX prep for students out of nursing school over several years

[ajax61]

I am in dire need of assistance. I graduated from nursing school in 2006 and have not taken my NCLEX exam. i would like to know how I can begin studying for it. I am now weak in content as well as test taking skills. Are there any programs that will help?

I thank you for your help in advance

[nylpn2b]

hi, i have graduated 3 years ago and i was toooooo worried to take the nclex. all of my siblings passed the NCLEX on their first attempt. i was too scared to fail to the point that i did not take the exam. my brother told me this: not taking the exam is just the same as you failing it. what i did was i scheduled an exam without reading/reviewing. i did this because i was too nervous and what's a better way to combat this than getting a feel of the ACTUAL exam? i know i failed ( i haven't gotten the results yet), and i know that some people will find this crazy, but at least i have faced my fears, i have gauged my knowledge and i will pass my 2nd take! =)

Man, i'm in the exact situation. my sister passed her nclex on her first attempt and since i've graduated in may i have been way to scared to take for the fear of failing. now it's FEB and my family is really turning up the pressure. i thought the same thing just take and and face my fears , but after pinching and saving the $$ for the test, i'm going to finally do it. my boyfriend thinks i'm nuts and has offered to pay for hurst. i believe you will pass the next go round and be a nurse. please dont give up!!!

[chuchu abebe]

I also graduated in 96' how were you able to sit for NCLEX after 10 years... I see all these post that indicates People taking the NCLEX after so long and even after failing more than 3X... I am dying to know how and where, I am too trying to get back to nursing but without going to nursing school all over again. Please help

[korah12]

Please tell me if that class is working for you. I am in the same boat as you I graduated last Nov. and I just took the Nclex Nov 18. I went up to the 205 questions and I just knew I failed. I have not seen a test like that I studied and studied and I thought that is was going good but after I didn't see the computer cut off at the 85th or so question I knew I was in big trouble. I am a good test-taker but this one had me running for cover. I cant begin to explain how I feel right now. I don't know which review course to take. So if Kaplan is working let know so I could resit some time in Jan

[ckypp]

To original poster, just out of curiousity, what job did you take up after nursing school without your RN license?

If anyone else knows, is it possible to become a nursing assistant without taking certification test in California? I failed the nclex twice, and Im broke to take it a third time. It's a whopping $350 to retake the nclex. I was wondering if I could become a nursing assistant with just a bachelors in nursing degree. I dont want to take a test just to become a CNA, but if i have to, I will because I really need the money. Please and Thank you!

[jamalik2]

This is very encouraging. I have been out of nursing school for 4 yrs and have takeN the NCLEX twice, only to fail them both times. I am back on top of things and will be taking the NCLEX for the 3rd time in Oct. Kepp me in your prayers because I WILL DO THIS!

[melorn]

I graduated in 2002 as well. Failed 3 times already .