i am truly encouraged by the faith of everybody here! amen in jesus name.i too still have to take my nclex the 2nd time.i took mine last may 13.as to when my next feat will be,i still am discerning for the perfect time.this time,i don't want to rush up too much and risk failing again as i am now back to working and may not be able to go on leave for long this time to focus on the exam..tsk.tsk. somebody significant to my career told me this : statistical evidence indicates that if a nurse does not pass the nclex on the first try, there is a significant increase in the possibility that that nurse may not ever be able to pass the exam.and that it has also been statistically proven that the longer a nurse waits between attempts at taking the exam, the more likely he or she is to fail subsequent testing attempts..is this true at all? i don't feel encouraged at all by these words. i found comfort in this thread.i always believe that champions do not become champions overnight--great deal of quality preparation and tons of prayers count a lot. i had tons of prayers on my 1st take but i felt my test taking skills for q&a was lacking.i was hoping my loving god will make me pull it through--but i guess he wants me to do more and master it as much! this time, my 2nd take will be a good one.and he above all will give me strength for in his name, everything will come to pass. i claim his promises and his victory! his mercy endures forevermore...