Passed nclex pn 5 years after graduating

[Happyjass]

I want to share my experience with ppl that are struggling with nclex just like I did. I passed my nclex pn on the 4th try!!!

I graduated in 2009. I worked and studied hard throughout my nursing education. I had excellent grades, but when it came down to passing nclex I was struggling big time! Took nclex 6 months after graduating and failed. A year later tried again and failed yet again! I used kaplan books, qbank questions, didn't work for me! 5 months later tried again and failed! This time I used Hurst books, CDs I just wasn't getting it. Finally I gave up. I told myself I'll never be a nurse, it's never gonna happen for me! I moved on with my life and worked as a nursing assistant. No matter how much I tried to forget about all my hard work and my dream of becoming a nurse, it was always in the back of my mind. I was seeing all my coworkers going from nursing assistants to nurses, and I was stuck. Almost 2 yrs later, I decided I'll try again! But this time I'll succeed! I went and scheduled a test and gave myself 4 weeks to study. What helped me was Saunders!!!! Why didn't I try this before. I studied 3 hrs in the morning and 3 hrs at night. I purchased Saunders Comprehensive review 4th edition which came with a cd with over 3000 practice questions. This is what did it for me! I read this book from top to bottom, and answered all the questions. I reviewed every single rationale wether I got the question right or wrong. After I got done with this book suddenly it all made sense, I just knew I would pass. I took my nclex pn at 10am. My computer shut off at 170 questions. Walking out I felt good, I wasn't scared, I didn't feel like I failed! I hear ppl say after you're done you feel like you failed, but that wasn't the case for me. 48 hrs later I got my quick results. PASS!!! I just want to say that you can do it! It is possible! I did it after 5 years, and 3 failures. We went thry nursing school, we worked hard, don't let this test discourage you like it did me, to the point of giving up!!! The tip I can give you that worked for me is, schedule a test, give yourself 3-4 weeks, and study at least 3 hrs a day. This amazing Saunders book helped me, and also Kaplan strategy book if you're struggling with priority questions. Good luck my fellow nurses!!! Also one silly suggestion I used to keep me motivated. "FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION" this is the quote I had on my bathroom mirror. Pick smthg that will keep you going and place it somewhere where you'll see it every day. Sometimes little things like this really work 

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

How do you pass five years after graduation when they only alot four?

Different states have different rules. What matters are the rules for your state.

[Tsthill]

What did you do next, I just passed and it seems to be really hard to get a job.

[Lfont5]

Hello and thank you for this post! Gave me the pick me up that I needed. I graduated from the LPN program 4 years ago and was offered a great job in another field right after and unfortunately never took the NCLEX. I'm ready to get back in and begin my nursing career. My question to you is do you think after all this time it's possible to pass if I use Saunders and the Kaplan strategies books? And did you find it difficult to find a job as an LPN after taking and passing the exam? Any advice is greatly appreciated

[My drea]

Finally passed NCLEX,

I am a foreign nurse graduated since

2009. I failed my NCLEX 6 times in 3years.

it really devastated when you keep on failling,

What I learned: Never give up.

I used Sanders, Ncsbn review, Hurst review.

NClex mastery was really helpful I could use it anywhere, finally UWorld that's the Bomb.

i will recommend it to any one.

what really helped me at last was prayer. The week before my exam I took one full morning and pray, all my anxiety was gone. The day of my exam On August 21st, I prayed before and during the all exam. The computer turned off after 85 questions. I did not want to check the pvt or Quick result, my husband the following day looked under my PA Bon and saw my name and my license number. All the glory to Jehovah God. Jehovah will bless your efforts if you really try. If I can do it anyone can. I have 3 children plus full time work. I worked as a CNA, I had to leave the floor and did one to one with a client I could have more time to study. Now I hope I will be able to get endorsements in GA, I heard some people talked about refreshment courses when you out of school that long, if not I will have to move where I get my license from.

pkease all of view out there do not give up!