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I know the feelings and emotions and struggles you are going through all too well. I did several things when I felt I was putting all this effort into studying and it was not showing in my grades. First, when you go through the power points or read the chapters, try to read a little bit before class so you have an idea of what the lecture is about. Then at the end of the day, go over the main topics. During the class I recorded the lectures. You have to get permission from the instructor first but I did it on my iphone. This helped me tremendously as I would listen to the lecture over again, take notes that I may have missed and started to notice key points the professor would stress because this would most definitely be a question on the test. Once you feel as though you have the content down start googling nclex style questions pertaining to what you will be tested on...like NCLEX questions for the endocrine system. A few days before the exam I would also google quizlet questions. Many students have posted flashcards and all sorts of questions on the site usually having a rationale to read next to the question. This will show you what you know vs what you need to study further. Are you working a job while your in school? If so, I hate to say this, but you might need to cut back your hours. Nursing school is so hard, the NCLEX is a beast but the reward at the end will make it all worth it. Good luck and message me anytime with any questions.

Here is my story and I hope it helps. The first time I took the NCLEX I failed at 265 questions. I prepared by using Kaplan online classroom and the q-bank study questions. I averaged around the high 50's and low 60's. I wanted to reschedule the test but didn't listen to my inner voice and went ahead with it anyway. I thought to myself, I was an A/B student in nursing school, just graduated so I am sure I will pass this test. (Also let me add...I also had a lot of personal issues going on in my life like a bad bf, new house, etc). When I failed I was miserable and devastated. I took about a week to lick my wounds. So I dusted off the bruises of defeat and reevaluated where I went wrong. Second time I took the NCLEX I passed at around 80 questions. I purchased UWORLD, LaCharity and and studied even more lab values. I did every single chapter in LaCharity AND read the rationale. I can not stress enough how important it is to read the rationale so you can have a complete understanding of the question. If you don't have the content down, you are not going to be able to approach an NCLEX question with your guns loaded. Also, the weeks leading up to the second time I tested I exercised and ate brain power foods like lots of blueberries, salmon and walnuts. And get plenty of H20 and rest the week before you retake. The days leading up to the test treat yourself to something you like to help you relax. I got a mani/pedi and went shopping the weekend before. The day before the exam I studied for about one hour in the morning and then I closed the books for good. If you get a solid foundation on the content area and keep yourself relaxed and well nourished/hydrated you will have a better chance of staying focused and absorbing what you need. I hope this was helpful and wish you all the best. Lick your wounds over the weekend then get up and dust yourself off. You can do this, you made it through nursing school for a reason. Best of luck!

Hi there. I recently just joined this board for the reason to help and give back to questions like this. First off, the "good pop up" worked for me. I know this because when I failed the exam the first time, the pop up was different when I passed the exam on my second try. So I know for a fact there is a difference between the "good pop up" and the "bad pop up." I know its hard but try to relax, I am sure you passed!!! You may want to look into this for your state but in my state of Pa., if you passed the exam you can go on the sate licensing center and see your licensee the very next day long before you get the final results from the testing center. For some reason Pa publishes it as soon as they get the results.