Yes. You read it right. I passed the NCLEX on my 5th attempt.
It wasn't an easy journey for me. I almost gave up after taking my 4th exam. I felt hopeless. I cried my heart out after I found out that I failed again for the fourth time. I didn't know what to do. I felt like I did everything I could possibly do to prepare but I guessed I wasn't.
I was telling myself that maybe it is not meant for me. After I've regained all my senses, I realized I needed a break from everything, from everyone, from the pressure they have been putting me through for the past years. It wasn't easy, but I quit my current job and took a one way ticket to South America. It turned out that all I needed was a break.
This time I finished the whole Lippincott, PDA by LaCharity and Uworld. I also printed out materials from nurselabs like the antidotes, position charts and etc. But this time, I didn't exhaust myself too much in reviewing. I had low scores in Lippincott, but what is important is that you learn and retain the information. I realized that I had so much to learn. To those who have poor contents, I recommend Lippincott book. Come PDA and I had better scores. And my final average in Uworld is 55%.
I took my exam last 01/19/2016 and shut off at 75 with atleast 17 SATA, took a break 3x(once every 25 question), and used 2 writing boards. I was expecting to reach atleast 100+ because the last time shut off at around 190. I'm not really sure if I'm on the right track because I read somewhere here that you are on above passing level questions when the question contains bold modifiers like initial, best, priority etc. I had questions that doesn't contain this modifiers and I felt like I am on the below passing level. Question number 75 was a bit tricky but 75% sure that I was right because I googled it right away.:)
I did the PVT trick after 5 hours and got the "result on hold" which is not the good pop up. But still, it was better than the cc page I had from ALL my previous failed exam. I checked it again after 24 hours and still "result on hold". I was shaking and nervous everytime I do the trick. Praying and hoping that it would be a "good pop up". And this morning I checked the quick results right away after waking up and it says PASS. Best way to start the new year .
So to those of you who feel like quitting now and feeling lost and hopeless. Don't be. I'm not telling you guys to buy a one way ticket to where like I did. Maybe just relax. Lessen your stressors and PRAY. I prayed everynight in my sleep. I swear this help me through a lot. It made the burden less heavy knowing eventually everything will just fall into place.
To everyone who failed the test and taking it for the first time, Best wishes and God bless. If you need help and questions with anything just PM me
i am new to this group. I am in the same boat as others and I have taken NCLEX PN several times and just this Saturday, January 23, 2016. Low and behold I failed again... I am in need of some HELP... I have cried my last tear. I will not give up on this HUGE OBSTACLE... NCLEX IS A MONSTER. I love seeing others try and keep us or those who were not successful..ENCOURAGED AND Letting us all know there is hope.... I don't know what to do....
if there is anyone in the San Antonio area please reach out!!!!
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Congratulations! Thank you for sharing.
I have been feeling that kind of heartache! I tried running away from IT but it haunts me. Finally, have no more excuse left to say but to retake! I am planning to take it again May this year. I am gathering my strength back. Also have been considering taking Hurst reviews and just gathering all my strength to face books and start studying NOW. I have bought every single book out there but dreaded studying anymore. I feel its coming back to me now and I finally sat down and started researching back to taking the NCLEX. (I failed twice which is already enough.)
It's true. Every single time people ask me when I am taking the boards, and it just either agitates me or depresses me.
i am new to this group. I am in the same boat as others and I have taken NCLEX PN several times and just this Saturday, January 23, 2016. Low and behold I failed again... I am in need of some HELP... I have cried my last tear. I will not give up on this HUGE OBSTACLE... NCLEX IS A MONSTER. I love seeing others try and keep us or those who were not successful..ENCOURAGED AND Letting us all know there is hope.... I don't know what to do....
if there is anyone in the San Antonio area please reach out!!!!
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Don't lose hope and pray! I swear this made wonders to me. I know how you are feeling. I have felt hopeless for the past 2 years failing 4 times. What I can suggest is to clear your mind first. You have to have a clear mindset before taking another exam. Don't think of yourself as a failure. I did, so do you!
Hi, I am starting to prep for my 5 attempt as well. Was this for the RN & what state did you test in?
It's the NCLEX RN in New york. Good luck to your exam! You can do it. If you need help, tips or if you have any question, do not hesitate to contact me. :)
congratulations. im on my fourth attempt. i take my boards at 2pm today. ive been up since 4 in the morning reviewing labs values. after i dropped my child off to school i came home, had breakfast and then did 25 priority and delegations from lacharity and i did another 25 questions in content from saunders. im so nervous. i dont know what to do with myself. ive been keeping track of the amount of questions ive done since i started studying in december and i counted a total of 3500 (from hurst review questions, saunders, lacharity, and kaplan trainer 6 and 7). i think ive done more questions this time around compared to the first 3 times i tested, so fingers crossed hopefully today is my last time taking my boards.
Congratulations! I am curious as to whether you changed the way you addressed each question. From your post it appears you took your time, broke the question down and then picked the best answer. Is this different from the other times you took the test?
I have been trying to complete the NY state RN application for days. When I call I am on hold for over 30 mins and no one ever answers. I am an out of state applicant, do you know what I should select for the child abuse & infection control course completion. I cannot figure out where on the website I start the background check.
congratulations. im on my fourth attempt. i take my boards at 2pm today. ive been up since 4 in the morning reviewing labs values. after i dropped my child off to school i came home, had breakfast and then did 25 priority and delegations from lacharity and i did another 25 questions in content from saunders. im so nervous. i dont know what to do with myself. ive been keeping track of the amount of questions ive done since i started studying in december and i counted a total of 3500 (from hurst review questions, saunders, lacharity, and kaplan trainer 6 and 7). i think ive done more questions this time around compared to the first 3 times i tested, so fingers crossed hopefully today is my last time taking my boards.
I hope everything goes well for you! Good luck! Come back and let us know how everything went!
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i am new to this group. I am in the same boat as others and I have taken NCLEX PN several times and just this Saturday, January 23, 2016. Low and behold I failed again... I am in need of some HELP... I have cried my last tear. I will not give up on this HUGE OBSTACLE... NCLEX IS A MONSTER. I love seeing others try and keep us or those who were not successful..ENCOURAGED AND Letting us all know there is hope.... I don't know what to do....
if there is anyone in the San Antonio area please reach out!!!!
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