OMG I failed LS3 again

buckshot · Jul 13, 2012

How many times have you taken this exam? You can take it up to four times. LS3 has the highest rate for students having to re-take it so know that you are not the only one!

QuenymamiRN · Jul 13, 2012

I used study guide 101 for this test and passed 1st time. Good luck.

nursewithskills · Jul 14, 2012

I know the feeling and I'm sorry.

Please get these two NCLEX books if you do not have them

already. The questions from these books are VERY helpful and similar

to the topics covered like excelsior exams:

1. NCLEX made incredibly easy. Question and Answers 5th edition

2. Saunders Q&A Review Nclex RN examination 4th edition. (With CD so you can focus on specific topics)

I know if it wasn't for the grace of God, these two nclex books and practice exams from

excelsior, I would not have passed these exams first try.

I spent 185 bucks on about 5 to 6 nclex books...those two were

much easier to read/understand the concepts and straight to

the point. That's the key, in my opinion.

I bought the first nclex book, NCLEX made incredibly easy, from barnes and nobles

for about 45 bucks. May be cheaper elsewhere like amazon, ebay, etc.

Saunders review I got off amazon for 17 bucks. Please get the saunders nclex book

WITH the CD because the book has all the subject questions mixed which is

a little annoying when trying to find the subject questions you need.

ALSO, Look at the Exam content guide from the excelsior website (downloadable documents)

and look at the topics that are being covered for the exam. Focus more study time on

the topics that are MORE HEAVILY weighed in grading (but don't neglect the others).

Those are the question that you may see the most. At the end of the exam content guide are about 20 to 30 practice exam question. Read and study the rationales they may come up on actual exam.

Read and study the practice exams from excelsior. After studying

Exam A and B for any exam, I notice those are the materials that the exam focuses the most on.

With that in mind, when I get to my nclex books I focus more on those topics.

Yes, the exam will have random questions that will make you say, "Huh?" But that's

when the critical thinking comes in.

The NURSING PROCESS does help answer questions, so use it especially if in doubt!!

Studying this way help you understand the concept of the subject in question even if they ask it

a million different ways and not waste time on material that you may never see on exam.

The more questions and rationales you read/study the more the concept of the material

will become imbedded in your brain. (that's the same way I pass nclex-pn)

I'm not sure how you were studying but all those information can get overwhelming.

You will pass it the next time around and move on to the next step towards your RN!

NvRGvUp · Jul 14, 2012

Thank you so much nurse with skills! I have met so many amazing people on this site...and you are one of them....thank you for your kind words...I have saunders and I just purchased the incredibly easy book.....thank you so much

stefanie0202 · Aug 10, 2012

I am so upset and honestly feel like a failure! I thought I studied enough, but obviously I did not! Now on top of believing that I am a failure I have to face family and friends....I just don't no what to do...or where to turn to.....someone please help me...or PM me....I am drowing....full of sadness and sorrow...this was supposed to be my last exam....

Girl!!!

Me and my study partner both faied this exam 3 weeks ago and are also super discouraged!!! where are you located? Maybe we can skype and all study together :)

Stefanie

KitkatPRN · Aug 10, 2012

If you don't have test anxiety, then perhaps you need a different way to study? Here's how I've studied so far: (hope it can help) I like to download the studyguide, and the scroll through it on the computer, writing down key terms that look important, or I don't recognize. Then I look these up, and study them. I use a seperate notebook to then transfer anything I want to study at the "last hour", before the test. So, nothing goes into that notebook, unless it is super hard for me remember or grasp. An example would be: learning gravida vs. parity ... I just couldn't get it, so that went in my "last hour" notebook. Also, I write all meds down together, they are TOO hard to remember but seem easier when grouped together. Also, when you're studying always consider the "nursing interventions" that may be important for a given topic. When studying sickle cell anemia, I felt it was important to learn how to help someone in "crisis" vs. the size, shape of the RBC's, etc. One last note, the nursing process and nursing interventions are the most important thing to know.

Good luck !! :heartbeat Hang in there !! :redbeathe It's worth it !! :heartbeat

monalisa lpn · Aug 10, 2012

I just failed chronicity for the second time a little frustrated I cant figure out what I'm doing wrong i must multiple resources just puzzled i have all the life spans left and trying to reach the nov fcca Deadline

KitkatPRN · Aug 10, 2012

I'm trying to meet that deadline, too. I got A's on all the tests, and a C on Chronicity. I did really bad on the cultural/ethnic part. Did you get a printout to look at, that shows you where you did poorly, and where you did good.

BLAKEY2005 · Aug 10, 2012

Sorry to hear Monalisa about Chronicity but don't give up it happens to the best of us.... Taking this in 2 weeks!

stefanie0202 · Aug 18, 2012

Hey Saba,

I cannot respond to your private message. Email me and we can discuss a skype date. [email protected] I look forwar to your response.

RT to RN · Aug 19, 2012

Don't give up yet. I failed LS2 initally and felt doomed. I regrouped and finally passed it. You can do it. I take this exam next.