NCLEX tips

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Hey guys!

I failed my NCLEX in June, I am still waiting for my ATT to retest at the end of this month or the beginning of the next. I am having a hard time getting into studying again. I need advice. The first time around I solely used ATI; I had a 93% chance of passing (yeah, okay) and after taking the test I didn't find ATI very helpful. I have multiple books and CD-ROMS; but I can't seem to concentrate on them very well. Is it better to do questions over and over, or should I work on going back through ATI. I know that I will just have to take the same assessments over again, and I don't think that will be helpful. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Also, any suggestions for apps for my iphone or ipad would be great!

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

How long have you been waiting for your ATT? I failed my test as well at the beginning of this month and got my ATT to test again pretty quick. Maybe it differs by state. Did you do virtual ATI with the online tutor? I had to pay for ATI since it was a requirement for my school, but did not use the virtual tutor after graduation because the assignments seemed tedious. I decided to study with the saunders and pda book instead. Since I have failed I decided to complete the virtual ATI this time since it's already payed for and it seems like everyone in my class who followed it passed. I am doing the virtual ATI, along with the kaplan strategies book, pda, saunders CD-rom and mosby's little pharm notecards. I am also looking at the review sheet floating around this site. I hope all this works so I can pass next time. It seems like most people use a combination of different sources when they need to retake the exam and this helps. I pray for better luck for both of us next time.

Best Wishes!

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Yes, I used the online tutor. That is all I used. I still have all of the codes, so I may go through the tests again, but I am not going to follow what my tutor has said to do. I do not feel that ATI was worded the same as the NCLEX. I hope for the best for us both! Good luck, and when feeling discouraged, feel free to inbox me! I could use some venting too...

As far as the review sheet, I haven't seen it! Would you be willing to send it to me?

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Sure, are you able to send me a private message?

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