NCLEX RN 2015

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I am so nervous! I am taking the NCLEX in 2 days! I graduated with my BSN degree in August 2014, took the NCLEX in October 2014 and Failed in 265 questions. I didn't put much effort into studying, I thought I would pass because I was fresh out of nursing school-NOT SMART OF ME! I scheduled it again in December 2014, studied this time by reading a lot more content (Kaplan, La Charity Prioritization) and did many questions on NCLEX Mastery APP. Failed AGAIN in 180 questions. I was so upset, I felt defeated! I second guessed myself if nursing was right for me. But, I believe God called me to this profession for a reason and I know I needed to push through. I paid for the Kaplan Review (in-seat) which has helped me learn what to look for in the question and how to eliminate choices. My scores aren't super great but are as follows: Diagnostic Test: 62%, QT 1: 57% QT 2: 53% QT 4: 57% QT 5:58% QT 6: 55% QT 7: 51% Readiness: 63% and I finished 100% of Qbank with the average of 60%. I have been reviewing all of the rationales and writing down all of the questions I got wrong on QT 5 and 6 and reviewing the correct answers. I don't know if I should postpone my test. I feel like I have given it my 100% best studying effort. ADVICE PLEASE!!!!!

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It sounds like you are well prepared. I also did Kaplan to prepare and had similar scores. I actually only did QT 1-4, diagnostic, and readiness. Before I could practice any more I had to take my nclex suddenly due to a job that I wanted and could only get it if I had taken my NCLEX by the hire date (which was soon). It sounds to me like you are going to be ok. Looking at the rationales and studying what you got wrong is exactly what I did and it really helps. At this point I would make sure to review the contents you are not really confident on, reviewing lab values, and being positive and confident about it! Good luck! ;)

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It does sound like your ready.

test advice- don't forget your test taking strategy you been applying when doing practice questions. Do not rush. And most importantly stay calm.

Remember these three!

Best wishes!

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Thanks! Did you both take the NCLEX yet?

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I did in January

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How many questions did you end up taking?

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Just make sure you are good in content. Thats what I think helped the most.. And being able to answer questions or know what to look for and/or apply to the questions bc to me.. The nclex ask totally diff questions but if you can apply your knowledge you will do great!!

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Oh and stay calm!! Bc i think nerves can get the best of u !

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Thanks for the advice!!!!

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I got 80. The number of questions u get doesn't mean much. I have friends that got 75, 85, 100, 120, 255, 265...all kinds of numbers! Some pass, some don't! Just be positive and know you worked hard and that you are well prepared! And if you don't pass, do your best again every time you try!

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I used the hesi review and it help me a whole with the nclex.

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Oh and I got 110 :)

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