Near passing standards

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So i received my results and sad to say i didnt pass this time around again. My performance sheet in all categories say "near passing standards".... I guess im back to the drawing boards in hitting the books again. I ordered the saunders pn 5th ed and planning to purchase the Ncsbn learning extension for questions. I really dont know what else im missing in passing this exam.. Any suggestions would help!

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Specializes in Peds.

yea, my said the same "near passing standards". i purchased the new saunders 5th edition book. it was released on 06/01/12. i'm waiting for it to arrive by june 20th!

what does that truly mean "near passing standards"?

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Specializes in PACU.

Sorry to hear...

I definitely recommend the NCSBN learning extension. I thought it was very helpful in preparing for the exam. There's content you can review and post test questions as well. I also thought this review was most similiar to the actual NCLEX.

I also used the Saunders comprehensive review book (yellow) book, Saunders Q&A (blue book), Lippcotts? Q&A book, and Kaplan. Kaplan also had qbank questions and question trainers that were helpful. It is a bit pricey though. If money is tight, there is also a Kaplan book that you can buy on Amazon for a good price.

I say review content that you feel are your weakest points. Practice questions as often as you can! Even if it is only 10-25 questions when your waiting in a line, etc. Bring a textbook with you wherever you go.

Hope this helps. Hang in there. You WILL pass.

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