Passed the NCLEX after 265 questions, 9th time

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I finally passed the NCLEX after answering 265 questions. This was the 9th time I have taken this exam. Not to mention, it also took 17 years and approximately $3500 in testing fees, review books, etc. I have answered anywhere from 75 questions to all of them at one point or another. So I do not really feel that how many questions you answer is a determination of an absolute pass or fail decision. I gave up on this exam for a very long time and just came to the conclusion that I was not meant to pass and would have to do something else with my life. My oldest daughter just finished her first quarter of nursing clinicals and she gave me the inspiration to try it again. I took the Sylvia Rayfield 3 day review class and it was the best money I have ever spent. I learned so much and everything finally "came together". I took the exam a week later and passed. So to all of you out there who are struggling: It can be done!!! Don't give up and remember, if the computer goes past question 75, don't freak out, you have more time to demonstrate how intelligent you really are and as long as you are answering questions, you are still in the game and still have a chance!! Good luck to you all!!! :nurse:

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Awesome! Thanks for the encouragement. I take my test on Friday. CONGRATS TO YOU!!!

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:ancong!: You are an inspiration to all!

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congratulations!:)

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Specializes in LTC/Pediatrics.

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I hope people draw inspiration from you! Amazing!!

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You must be very happyyyy... and I am happy for you.

Just curious...is there a limit on how many times you can take the NCLEX? How many times a year?

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Thanks for posting your experience. I've learned from your example of determination.

:yeah:CONGRATS!!!!!!:yeah:

I finally passed the NCLEX after answering 265 questions. This was the 9th time I have taken this exam. Not to mention, it also took 17 years and approximately $3500 in testing fees, review books, etc. I have answered anywhere from 75 questions to all of them at one point or another. So I do not really feel that how many questions you answer is a determination of an absolute pass or fail decision. I gave up on this exam for a very long time and just came to the conclusion that I was not meant to pass and would have to do something else with my life. My oldest daughter just finished her first quarter of nursing clinicals and she gave me the inspiration to try it again. I took the Sylvia Rayfield 3 day review class and it was the best money I have ever spent. I learned so much and everything finally "came together". I took the exam a week later and passed. So to all of you out there who are struggling: It can be done!!! Don't give up and remember, if the computer goes past question 75, don't freak out, you have more time to demonstrate how intelligent you really are and as long as you are answering questions, you are still in the game and still have a chance!! Good luck to you all!!! :nurse:
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Glory be to God, im happy for your success, it gave me hope.

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Congrats!!! Reading your post is very encouraging.

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I do not know of any limit on the number of times you can take the test. In Ohio you can test every 45 days, so that would end up being about 7 or 8 times, providing you get your ATT in a timely fashion and can schedule accordingly.

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Thank you to everyone for the congrats!! I posted my story to give hope to those who have failed and those worried about taking the exam. If I can do it after 17 years of being out of the loop, anyone can do it!!!

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