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I heard that the RN NCLEX for dummies was good. I have attempted to take it 3 times now and I have figured out that it is not the content but I need to learn how to answer the questions correctly, Good luck to everyone! Does anyone have a copy of the disk on their computer to share? Thank you[ QUOTE=joe17;5998641]I have finally received my ATT and i am again for the 3rd time is scheduled to take NCLEXRN in January 2012 ( last week).this time around i am more prepared,and with Gods help i hope ill make it this time.took my 1st and 2nd attempt way back 2008 and failed.since then i almost forgot my dream of having an RN license in 3 continent of the world,but this year i came back to my self after struggling to admit defeat, and face the music for the 3rd time...i will need all the supports to all of you guys, its a shame i didnt encounter allnurses in 2008, i been a regular visitor and reader and commentator here and i cant say enough how this site help me recover from my 2008 failings,,if you have any ideas,suggestions,moral boosting,i would love to hear it...PLEASE Regards xxJoexx

Thank you for the encouraging words! I have since moved to Washington, quit my position with United Health group and found another position as an LPN in Washington. I have not attempted to take the exam again,,,, I am such a procrastinator! I mean I graduated Nov 2008,,,but I get so scared with the exam and I believe my knowledge base with my LPN makes it more difficult Let me know if you passed this time, I would love to her those words for you,,PASSED!!

I have used it and didn't find it very useful.

I know how you feel... It took me 3 times to pass my LPN and I have taken it 3 times for my RN. How I ended up passing my LPN is I read "successful test taking- learning strategies for nurses" This is a lippincott book and I have the old one,,,I had taken my LPN in 2002, but you have a disadvantage like myself. Since we are already LPN's we look into the answers and question ourselves too much. New nurse "RN's" fresh out of school with no nursing background seem to do better. I graduated with my RN in 2008 and have not taken the exam in over 2 years cause I'm afraid to fail again, but this time I AM NOT going to study cause I know the info,,, I am going to read for test taking book. Try it, I think it will help you. GOOD LUCK We can ALL do it!!

How much is Kaplan on Demand? I live in Arizona, sorry, but would I would like to have a study partner!

I just got the Kaplan book and the strategy book as well, Hope this works for me:lol2:

To ALL of you who are second guessing the PVT,, It works, I have taken my RN exam 3 x now and everytime straight to the cc: page. It works cause Pearsonvue will not let you pay for the test again if you are already an RN!! Hope I have the good pop up next time:nurse:

Study and take the exam,, I have taken my RN NCLEX now for the 3rd time and failed. I am currently an LPN and the exam is much simplier. So study, relax, eat a good breakfast and go PASS that exam!!

Thank you for your encouragement and recommendations. I have listened to Hurst online and reviewed her material. I feel that I have lost my ability to take this exam,,,I feel like I know most of the material but I believe that I am not applying it correctly. The NCLEX is sooo different then any other exam.. I will begin studying again today and yes, I have been studying too long and incorrectly so I hope I will pass in September!

I will be on my 4th attempt.. UGGHH,, frustrating for us all,, I know Good luck to us all:yeah:

i am so upset, i just took my nclex rn for the 3rd time on july 22nd and failed. first of all, i graduated in 2008 and did not take my exam for the 1st time till 2010 and then again in 2010 with the same result. i had 156 questions the 1st, 136 the 2nd and 161 the 3rd. i studied differently, but i think my problem is to study smarter not harder!! i have a hard time applying the nursing process and using maslow.. i need to learn how to study that way,, anyone have any ideas??? :idea:i have been an lpn since 2003 and i have not done patient care since 2004. my husband moved to washington state december 2010 and i only get to see him once a month:eek: i have beed with the same company almost 5 years now and i had a position lined up to transfer to washington, but only if i passed my exam, i am so sick right now...

I just finished my NCLEX RN for the 3rd time on July 22nd and I did the pearsonvue trick,,, And I did not Pass! I'm so upset, but I figured out what my problem is,, I get such test anxiety, then I forget to use the ABC's, Maslow's and the nursing process and I just try to answer the questions to the best of my knowledge. I would say that 80% of my exam was priority, so I assume that was my weakness because if you get the same time of questions that is usually the case. I have purchased a few new books, 1 with just priority,, hope it works.. I plan on learning and reviewing all information on every disease and re-take in 45 days.. Frustrating, but we can all be RN's!

I know this exam is so hard, there has got to be an easier way to PASS! I just took my exam for the 3rd time yesterday and I did the Pearsonvue trick and straight to the cc: page like the last 2 x. I was in tears and embarrassed. I studied so hard and I was going to have a job in Washington (that is where my husband has been working for the last 8 months) I live in Arizona and want to be with him. I will be 39 in 2 months and everything is falling apart. All the priority questions on that exam, ugghhh! I;m so lost and don't know what to try next time. I need to take it in another 45 days and hopefully pass this time. ANy ideas from anyone is appreciated. Thanks so much:idea:

I am sorry, but it is more than basic nursing..I know, I have taken it twice. The exam is mostly critical thinking (what would you do), electrolytes, priority, SATA and meds.....

I will be taking my exam the 1st week of April for the 3rd time. I know it is difficult to not feel like CRAP! But we can all do it. I did reviews with the last 2 exams. My friend (that has passed) told me to sit at the computer like I am taking my exam everyday and get at least 3000 questions under my belt. I am going to develop a study plan... 1st week- Maternity 2nd week- Cardio 3rd week- endocrine and etc I will read Hurst review notes- then do questions for that section in my Lippincott's Q&A book When I am done with that I am going to do Kaplan Question Trainer to see if I am ready If you need any of the info that I have send me your e-mail We can do it!!:):)