Passed Nclex Rn, second attempt

[Nurse.Elle]

I apologize for any misspelled words and punctuation, I am still really excited and I'm also typing this on a tablet so it won't be long.

Ok, I'm writing this is hopes that it will land in the lap of a person who really needs some encouragement after failing the NCLEX RN. I took my first nclex on Dec 17 2015, just about 10 days after graduation, and failed with only 103 questions. I was so down, disappointed, and literally disgusted with myself. I even fell into a situational depression state where I didn't want to talk, eat, or even get out of bed. However, once I realized that feeling sorry for myself wasn't helping, I pulled myself together and went to Barnes and Noble and purchased the two best things that ever happened to me. 1. NCLEX-RN cram 4th edition, 2. Prioritization, Delegation, and Management of Care for the NCLEX-RN (Hargrove-Huttel, Colgrove). I read them both cover to cover and answered literally every last question. Once I read about a topic in NCLEX Cram, I would then answer questions related to that particularly topic in the PDM book. That worked really well for me. Today, I sat for the exam again, exactly 45 days from my first attempt and passed with 84 questions. This time around, I was more confident and prepared. I knew I was getting the questions right. When the computer shut off, I burst into tears because I knew I had passed. I went into the parking lot and tried the PVT and this time (unlike the first time) I got the "good" pop up. I started screaming to the top of my lungs "THANK YOU JESUS, THANK YOU JESUS" lol, I'm sure people thought I was crazy.

So if you weren't successful the first time around, it is ok! Find what works for you and stick to it. In my opinion, I think its best to stick to just one or two pieces of study material so you won't feel all over the place. The first time I did Kaplan which was not best for me, but doesn't mean its not a good program. My log-in is good until April 1st and I'll email it to the first person who asks for it, maybe it will be helpful. Failing NCLEX was one of the worst feelings in my life, but passing was one of the best. So while you're studying think about how good it will feel to see your name with RN behind it, let that motivate you. Don't be intimated by a failure, dont doubt yourself, do what works for you, pray, and never give up! YOU WILL PASS NCLEX!

[RjMel]

I cant send you a private message. But i would much appreciate it if you can share your study material. Ill be taking this march

[omotee, BSN]

hi,can u share the Kaplan stuff with me,my email is [email protected] and wil be sitting for my exam in second week of march.

[ping1980]

Congratulations! :)

It would be great if you share your review materials... (Can't PM you too)

[baloalive]

I took the Nclex RN yesterday, this is my third attempt. The first time I took it, I could not finish the entire question. Had 220q ran out of time. Few days later I discovered I failed miserably. I retook the exam 45 days after I failed, this time around it was 265q. I was so nervous and my hands were shaking. I got out of the exam without hope/defeated. I stayed around the exam center to use the pvt, my worst fear/ nightmare came to reality when I got the bad pop. I almost cry, I was depressed, sad, devastated. I got courage from God, so I started studying again. I used u-word, kaplan and NCSBN. I did just the question and read the rationale carefully, for the u-world my score average was 49%-66% on the first attempt, second attempt was 63%-88%. the NCSBN question I could not finish the entire question but the one I did, I was scoring from 20 to 100. Also, I prayed a lot to God to help me. So I took the exam yesterday, it shut off at 85q, some SATA (10-12), 1 drop in box, and a lot of priority question. Anyway I tried the PVT after 6 hours, got the good pop. Still waiting for the board of nursing. If anybody is reading this, a word of advice study the question carefully take your time to understand what they are asking. also pray and depend on God..............................will update when i see my licence.