NCLEX-RN BOARDS

[Highly_favored87]

I've failed boards w/265 q's. I'm not sure where to go from here or what to do because I've read on NCSBN website that if you get the maximum number of items then you were close to the passing standard. I have so many resources of material to study that I'm overwhelmed. Any advice?

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

I would recommend practicing questions and reading the rationale even if you get it right.

[NotMyProblem MSN, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN]

I took the NCLEX-RN exactly 6 years ago day after tomorrow. I purchased quite a few review sources. But the one I used was the then-current version of Kaplan's Strategies, Practices, & Review. This may sound silly, but the only reason I stuck with this one is because of the way the book felt in my hands.

However, I used the approach mentioned by Silverdragon-RN and actually thought the question and answer through. I would ask myself, "I know this answer is right, but why is it right?" Sometimes, you would need to know the underlying causes and/or cause-and-effect in order to be able to select the correct answer(s).

As you have heard, if you leave out just one correct answer or add just one incorrect answer, you get the question wrong on the SATAs. So, you have to be able to think through your options for careful selections.

This process allowed me to pass on the first attempt with the minimum amount of questions in an hour. And, this is without having completed all of the practice tests provided in the guide.

Understanding the why is your key to passing the NCLEX. Get busy and good luck!

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

Be sure to utilize the Candidate Performance Report you receive. It will tell you where you stand with the areas of testing: below passing standard, near passing standard, above passing standard. When you plan your studying, the most focus will be given to the areas below passing standard, medium focus to those near, and a review of those above.