NCLEX-RN 2016

Goosevspine · Jul 20, 2016

Do the ATI testing it works! Also pick up a Saunders nclex review test, and a lacharity nclex review. My biggest recommendation is to pray with sincerity. My husband passed boards in 75 questions by praying to God Amighty. He was out of nursing school for over a year forgot a lot of info but he kept praying about it as he passed and so can u.

Spririt1 · Aug 2, 2016

Took my nclex-rn on Friday. Test turned off at 75 questions. I didn't know if I passed or not but questions were somewhat hard and at least 10-15 questions were select all type. Because of weekend results were not available on state boards so I paid for quick results from Pearson vue and Sunday evening results became available on Pearson vue . I passed at 75

i did combination of mosby, online 3 week ncsbn and ati app.

EndoscopyRN NYC · Aug 28, 2016

I also took my test yesterday and it shut off at 76 questions. I feel bummed since questions were not that hard only 10 SATA. I used Kaplan and Uworld exclusively. Uworld is the closest thing there is to real NCLEX exam. I guess on Monday or Tuesday I will pay on Pearson to see quick results.

batstudent16 · Sep 7, 2016

Hey everyone - I came across this in hopes for some tips/well-wishes in passing the nclex-rn the second time unfortunately i failed the first time in 75 questions (yes i know thats an epic fail), i had to work my butt off in nursing school and was an average b student (with a few c's). i used kaplan the first time (in-person) and did all the question trainers as well as all the q-bank (minus ~300 questions) - after failing in july 2016, i re-started kaplan again and have been doing a lot better on my question trainers, I'm concerned because I'm not sure if I'm answering questions right or if I'm just remembering the answers? I just finished QT 4 and got 64%, i re-test in two weeks and just want to pass this time! Has anyone failed the first time with kaplan, reused them again and then passed the second time? i have a job in dallas waiting for me to start october 2016 and don't want to have to call them and tell them i failed---a second time

please help!!!!

thank you :)

Rnapproved · Sep 28, 2016

I told myself I'd come back here whether or not I passed the NCLEX RN. This has been my source of encouragement through the entire process of applying for the NCLEX RN.

Let me tell you that my journey through NCLEX RN took 7 years. Yes, 7 long years. I graduated in 2009 in the Philippines, came to America that same year, and took the NCLEX RN for the state of California for the first time in 2010. As you may have guessed, I failed. I took the Kaplan course and I was highly confident that I'd get by without studying. After all, that's what I did in school. I went to school with an empty brain and somehow still managed to graduate from college. So when I was preparing for my first take of the NCLEX RN, I did not take it too seriously. My parents thought I was studying really well while I was in front of my computer with the Kaplan window on, but the truth is, a minimized window with Facebook on was on the lower corner of my computer while I was chatting with friends. haha!

When I failed, I was broken. I felt like I was entitled to pass because I just always pass! I thought the NCLEX was stupid and 2 years went by and I just didn't try to re-take again. All the while, I worked as a nurse assistant. By the 3rd year since I first sat for the NCLEX, I was getting tired of being bossed around by lazy nurses, so I tried to apply for NCLEX again, this time determined that I will study to the best that I can. Unfortunately, California began implementing laws about the congruency issues so I got denied to sit for the NCLEX. Again, I thought NCLEX is the stupidest thing to have ever happened on earth.

6 years went by, I was still a nurse assistant, and some people from my class, who had the chance to come here to America several years after I did, were already practicing RNs. I decided to re-apply to the state of Florida and luckily, I received an approval to sit for the nclex December of 2015. By this time, I started buying the Saunders book and PDA by La Charity and started to skim through it(not really study) but I didn't take the exam right away because well, I'm stupid. haha! If it weren't because my parents(who I haven't seen in years) are coming here from the Philippines for a vacation, I probably still wouldn't have taken it by this time. But, well, God has plans.

When my parents told me 2 weeks ago that they're coming, I decided to just bite the bullet and schedule for the NCLEX RN. I had 2 weeks to prepare, which I would say, was pretty stupid. I purchased the NCSBN 5 week course, and the KAPLAN 4 week qbank and for 2 weeks, I'd wake up at 9:30am and slept at 4:00am, studying through all those hours. I took a break from my job as a nurse assistant that's why I was able to do this. I'd be honest to say that all through those weeks, I felt like there was a lump in my chest and my heart is pumping out and I was always nauseous and wanted to throw up. I cried like I've never cried before because 7 years out of school does really bad things to your memory. I couldn't quite remember anything that I was reading. I'd go from reading about Myasthenia gravis and knowing about it, and literally 5 minutes later forgetting what it's all about. I was seriously out of my mind.

Despite all these, the most important thing I learned was to pray. I prayed like I've never prayed before. I acknowledged God with the realization that without him, I couldn't go through this. I was born Catholic, studied in Catholic schools all throughout my life, but I never really acknowledged God in my life. I even consider myself an Atheist. Many times I blamed him for everything that's happening in my life.

This time though, I had no one to turn to about my fears but him. So I accepted that I'm weak and stupid and couldn't go through this without him.

Test day came and I could hear my heart pumping through the noise cancelling headphones that was provided at the site. Some questions, I was confident of the answers, but most of it, I had to guess and every question I don't know the answer to, I whispered a prayer for clarity of mind, as well as the strength to accept if I fail this test. After all, everything happens in God's time.

Well folks, i'm proud to say that after 7 long years and 2 NCLEX exams, I am finally a REGISTERED NURSE! All glory to God!!!!

As for my review sources, Saunders was a pretty good, comprehensive review and I'd suggest you get it especially if you need to brush up on content. To be honest, I do not believe in test strategies. Many may have been lucky to use it and pass, but luck doesn't always turn out that way, and if luck turned its back on you, at least you have your content based knowledge to backfire it. I also did the PDA by La Charity and I have to say that it really helped my critical thinking skills. Most of the questions I got during the exam were prioritization questions.

NCSBN was a great source too. Aside from the fact that they have over a thousand of practice questions, the course also came with content review which I found easy to understand. In fact, their content is easier to understand than the Saunders book. I wasn't able to finish reading the entire course(I didn't study Pharmacology and musculoskeletal at all!). I was just so lucky that I didn't get much questions about those 2 topics because if I did, I will for sure fail it. I also have to say that NCSBN questions are very, very similar to NCLEX. It's straightforward and doesn't mean to trick you just like how the NCLEX is. I also didn't get to finish the questions. I have 150 questions and 3 weeks left on my subscription.

I also purchased KAPLAN and unfortunately, it just didn't work for me. I thought their questions were too hard and it just boost down my confidence. I would score 50%-90% on NCSBN but I would score 20%-50% with Kaplan qbank so I stopped using it. I still have 785 questions unanswered in my qbank and 2 weeks left on my subscription.

I know it's easy for me to say now because I've already finished this part of my life, but if I were to give you advise, it is to not fret the NCLEX. The NCLEX is an exam, provided by a computer. Would you allow yourself to be defeated by a computer? This was something that I always thought to myself. And if all else fails, well, you have 45 days to re-take it again. The way they administer the NCLEX here is even better because nobody has to know if you fail, unless you tell them when you're taking the exam. In the Philippines, the board exam for nurses is given on specific dates once a year for the entire country and they would publish the names of those who passed on the newspaper. You can just imagine how much more terrifying that is knowing that all eyes are on you and would know that you failed, if you ever do.

So don't fret. It's just a computer. If you fail, take it again. There's no limit to it. The NCLEX doesn't define you as a person or as a nurse. I know you can do it!!!!

i'manurse?, BSN, RN · Sep 29, 2016

what happened>?

ramenlove · Sep 30, 2016

Oh my gosh guys HELLO!!! My apologies for being out in here for 4 months?! How time flies!!! Anyway, I've been crazy busy ï¿½ï¿½. So, my husband and I decided to move from California to Texas. We quit our jobs, my husband work for VA hospital and I work as an LVN field nurse.

I took the NCLEX-RN and passed (75 questions) I used ATI RN online review. Purchased it for $500 - they will send you complete set of books in addition to the online access and virtual classroom. That was a hefty review I tell you. I didn't get the chance to read other materials such as my Saunder and Lacharity book but I tried answering the exercises when there is a chance. I reviewed for 6 weeks. I've read the books, took assessments and during my 5th to 6th week I started to feel confident because when I try to answer exercises in Lacharity book I would get them with 4-5 mistakes per exercise. I couldn't believe it! Also I downloaded some review app. ATI and NCLEX prep. To name a few --- I knew I'm ready to take the test because it doesn't hurt to answer anymore. What I'm trying to say here is, just take your reading seriously and by heart. Focus on the goal and you can make it. Last 4 days before my test, I felt very relax but of course skeptic if I can pass this time. I took the test, I got 18 SATA, 1 computation the rest are just random questions. My SATA's are simple and uncomplicated. After the test I got teary and thank God it's over. I knew I've made it and I was not wrong. The secret is your commitment with studying.

And oh- above all... Prayers.

Amberlynn9768 · Oct 22, 2016

How I passed NCLEX RN 2016 75 questions. My school offered the Kaplan live, I did all of Kaplans QBANK, Question Trainers, sample tests, review all rationales this helped me learn content and prioritization. Did Hurst live review, although I would recommend the online only and it's cheaper, this helped to strengthen my core content especially watching the videos. La charity, delegation, prioritization book and review rationales this helped with those prioritization questions. Most importantly I prayed everyday and focused on one verse "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." I studied 5 days each week 8 hours a day for about 6 weeks. Be confidant you can do this, it's not easy but you will pass!

jdlrs · Nov 7, 2016

Thank you all for your tips and NCLEX nightmare stories! i just sat for mine and failed on 75 questions, came back on here for some support and additional tips to keep myself motivated. I studied on UWORLD and i feel if i would have dedicated some more study time i would have passed.When i re-take i hope i feel more relaxed and confident in myself, it wasnt as bad as i made it out to seem and i think my nerves go the best of me. Hope to see more tips on here!

rockstarninja · Nov 7, 2016

jdlrs, when are you taking the exam? did you set a date yet?

jdlrs · Nov 7, 2016

Havent set a date yet, just got back my results this morning :notworthy:

rockstarninja · Nov 7, 2016

what's your email jdlrs?

send me a message :)