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I took the NCLEX for the first time June 26th. I used Kaplan but I know I didn't utilize it the proper way and didn't take the NCLEX as seriously as I should have. After 110 questions the computer turned off and I couldn't tell if I'd passed or failed, it was a strange feeling. Did the PVT trick and went straight to the CC page. My heart sunk and I cried for a week straight but I know I only had myself to blame.
I reregistered right away (I'm in PA so I knew I had a 45 day wait) called Kaplan to retake the class and reset my Q-Bank and other tests and made my life center around the NCLEX. I work full time at a hospital and still came home and studied at least 3 hours a day and do 100 questions daily.
Today I sat to retake my test and felt relatively good as I answered each question. Got around 25 SATA, 2 drag and drop and 1 med calc out of the 75. When the computer turned off I smiled, I had a sense but didn't want to jinx myself. Came home did the PVT trick and have gotten the good pop up each time. I've checked 10 already!
To all those taking it a second time just don't count yourself out yet. Regain that confidence and know that you can and will pass it!
Jaime RN BSN :-)