NCLEX retake

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Hi, I am here for some advise. I have taken the NCLEX twice already. First time was in January. The second was in May. Both times I did all 145 question. Only to get home and receive the email the next day saying I failed. I am so discouraged and nervous to retake my test. I honestly don’t know what more I could do. I have used Saunders and the Lacharity Priority and Delegation book. I am embarrassed for my family and former classmates to know that I have failed not once but twice. Anyone has any suggestions as to how I can improve my score.  

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9 hours ago, Shayro said:

Anyone has any suggestions as to how I can improve my score.  

This is just a suggestion...Do you feel comfortable talking to a previous faculty member to review your results. You will get a report that discusses what NCLEX elements you did not pass) and develop a plan.. use it. Start at page 14 at this NCBON test plan. https://www.NCSBN.org/2019_RN_TestPlan-English.pdf

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 Faculty get NCBON reports semi-annually about the graduates (as a whole)  results  (depending on the school, and if they subscribe)  about the subjects graduates did well or poorly on. A good school requires faculty to 'up their game' in areas that are deficient, so we take these reports seriously.. and can help graduates via the areas that the class did not do well in.  In that end, they do want to help you with the areas they found that were not taught well or omitted from the curriculum you attended. They have a vested interest to remedy that in the future (YOU included) 

Don't be ashamed, bad, nervous to talk to a faculty member about a plan to pass. They are a great (free)  resource to review before you start spending $$$ for review programs. 

Wishing you the best for your future. I have been a nursing professor and have been surprised by the competent student who fails.. it happens...just use your resources you have had in the past before you buy a question bank. Read up on chapters of areas you are unsure of and can self-identify. 

 

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The important thing to realize is that if you failed twice doing something, it’s important not to do that method again 

I passed the NCLEX in 75 questions first try in about an hour 15 minutes and I was an OK student (just missed honor society by .1 point) 

Content heavy studying for NCLEX is an ineffective waste of time. At this point, it’s not so much content you should focus on. It’s strategy. The best way to study and pass is UWorld about 150 questions per day. 
 

You should study for no more than 4 weeks this method. 
 

In addition to UWorld, I listened to Mark Klimek audios. He used to write the test and began teaching strategy. His tips are excellent. If you can get a copy of his latest lectures I recommend it. Anytime I’d be stuck on a difficult question, his hints would pop in my head and I’d choose based on that. 
 

These two methods you should be damn near 100%


Btw if you can’t get your hands on MK lecture it’s OK. Many people do UWorld alone and still pass in 75

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Hi all. I recently passed my NCLEX.  Thanks for the encouraging words.

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22 hours ago, Shayro said:

Hi all. I recently passed my NCLEX.  Thanks for the encouraging words.

What did you do differently this time around?

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Hi Leah, this time around I studied the pathophysiology so that I could better understand the illness and therefore know how to properly treat it. I also started to thoroughly apply Maslow to all my questions. Then I could safely answer which patient needed treatment first, which NCLEX  asks a lot. 

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Do you have advice or tips to give me to prepare for the NCLEX? 

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