NCLEX again...

suzanne4, RN · Jun 24, 2008

If you do not have the time to do my program, then perhaps you need to slow down and look at why you are not passing. Are you giving yourself enough time between exams? Are you preparing each time as if you have never prepared before or written the exam before?

Near passing means that you did not pass the category; plain and simple.

How long have you waited between testing? And when did you graduate?

Sorry, but do not see how any review program is going to get you fully prepared to test in just a few weeks if you have already tested three times and have not passed. Worst possible thing that you can do at this point is to try and cram. You need to understand what the exam is looking for in an answer, that is the most important thing that there is.

You should be focusing on preparing and understanding the material rather than trying to meet a deadline. Works much better my way, than yours. And you have proved me correct if you have written it three times already and getting that many questions each time.

Your choice as to what to do.

tatiana1656 · Jun 24, 2008

I think that there might be two things that you might be experiencing. Either you have anxiety or you are trying to focus on knowing facts versus concepts. I feel that when taking the nclex, it is really a matter of understanding general concepts. If it is anxiety, you might want to try taking something before the exam to help you relax, so that you can focus. Good luck to you!!

lvnjden4ever, R.N. · Jun 24, 2008

Maybe you are just stressing out too much. Try to understand the rationales and understand the material you are studying as opposed to memorizing it. I don't know of any review centers that are having any classes (they are full because of new grads). I took the NCLEX for the 1st time 1 year after graduating...I really procrastinated in getting my license because I was afraid I couldn't pass.

I took a review class...I scheduled my test for 1 month after the completeion of the class. Then I only studied 3 days prior to the exam...I am a crammer at heart...it's been my way of studying in high school, college, and the NCLEX. I know it's not the best for most people...but it works for me...and probably does work for other individuals. It all depends on your study habits. I do retain the information though...I still remember every single thing I read during those 3 days. I did pass the NCLEX and every other test I have crammed for in the past.

However, if you took it 3 times...you need to change the way you are studying because obviously something isn't right. Find a new study plan and try not to stress. If you get tired of studying...REST. Don't try and do too much at once. Also, I did not really focus on the questions in Saunders but the content. The questions are nothing like the exam...but if you know and understand the content then you should be able to answer any question.

Jazzy_nurse_SF · Jun 24, 2008

I have taken NCLEX three times now...and have taken all 265 questions each time too...and have been near passing in all 8 catergories. I don't know what to do now. I do not have time to do Suzanne's plan. Does anyone know of any review courses in AZ in July? Or have a good Q bank with difficult questions? I cannot seem to find hard enough questions. I have reviewed Saunders, but questions are not as difficult as the NCLEX questions. HELP!!! What is it that I'm missing? Over analyizing? How can I be near passing in each catergory? Any ideas would be wonderful!
JFTB

Maybe my experience will help you think some things over. I failed the exam a few times before. I crammed, had anxiety and was in a rush to meet a deadline, to land a job, so forth, etc. Just to fall back on my ****

I was back to square one. So, 45 days to complete Suzanne's plan is not a long time at all!

In fact, it may take longer than 45 days, because you still have to accomplish her frist step in the sticky. When I ran out of money for investing in the Saunders book, kaplan review course and Kaplan review book, I used Suzann'e plan and realized that the 45 days and 6 weeks of studying was not at all a long time. It is invested time to prepare and to have all the critical thinking down packed to get you ready for your career.

I learned the hard way in trying to meet deadlines of re-taking the exam and ended up failing.

So, just take some time to gather your thoughts, take a short break, schedule your date, and hit the books again. Make sure that you do schedule a date 6-8 weeks out, so you have a goal to work towards,a nd fromulate a daily schedule of dedicating your study time. Especially if you have a schedule of work, kids, etc.

Good luck to you, and don't at all give up. Ride the fear out, and the anxiety will run out the door as well!

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