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Hey Don't Give Up!! I Was In The Same Boat Just 2 Months Ago. I Took The Hurst Review Online And Passed. I Really Understood The Information Better And Had A Better Idea Of How To Answer The Questions. I Actually Knew The Material After Taking The Test 2 Times. I Passed The Third Time, But After Testing, Still Did Not Feel Confident. You Will Do Fine-just Stay Relaxed! Good Luck

I absolutely loved your article. It was such a reflection of how I am feeling, and I'm sure will continue to feel during my first year of nursing. I am a new grad anticipating interview questions. What do you answer to your strengths and weaknesses. You wouldn't want to state "I have difficulty starting IV's" or "some situations make me cry". How do you answer this question within the professional expectations of the nurse recruiters. Are there any difficult questions you can remember being asked during an interview?

What methods are your using to study? I recently passed NCLEX and found that nursing school test and NCLEX questions vary somewhat. If you have the Saunder's Comprehensive Review book, the questions w/ rationales may help you prepare. Go to your instructors and ask them their suggestions for how to prepare for the test, and what supplemental study tools they recommend. Do this early because the subject matter will continue getting harder. Good luck to you!

Best wishes to all who still has to take NCLEX. I finally passed on my third try with 265 questions. I just wanted to offer some encouragement to all who are still in the testing phase. First test, I studied with Saunder's, did questions from discs. I had some major events to take place so I wasn't exactly focused on NCLEX the way I needed to be. I had 265 questions and failed.:angryfire:angryfire I WAS STEAMING because I didn't want to take this test again. I had too much going on! The second test, I used Kaplan, and answered questions from discs. I failed after the computer shut off at 6 hours. I ran out of time and had only taken 235 or so questions. I began this test with the thought in mind that if I can get as many right in the first 75, then my test would end early. Wrong! Many of these questions were comprehension so I rarely stayed in the higher level questions. I could have gotten many of the first 75 correct and would have still failed. So, 'failed' I did!:uhoh21: I decided to take a break from studying for about two weeks. During this time, I realized that it wasn't the test taking strategy that I needed to learn. I found while taking the test, many of the questions either included information that eluded to a condition that wasn't listed, or didn't include adequate information needed to answer the questions. So many of the strategies I learned from Kaplan couldn't help me if I didn't know the content. That brings me to my third test. Here is what worked for me: I signed up with Hurst Review Services online lecture which I completed in four days. After completing the review, I signed up for my third test date.:welcome: I was ready, more confident than I had been in the past. I took the additional time in studying the review information, answering test questions based on body systems. F/E, Acid/Base balance, Endocrine, GI, and so on, oh and planning my celebration. I reviewed each rationale both right and wrong as I tested myself on each body system. Then maternity, psych, priorities and management. Just so you'll know-PRIORITY questions are very common on NCLEX. I'd guess that I had probably about 125 in a mixture of: who would you see first, which priority intervention is needed, the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient is..., and the priority assessment for this patient is...PRIORITY PRIORITY PRIORITY! Know this information!! The week before the test, I answered 265 random questions each day (sitting as long as I could before taking a break) which prepared me for the stress of taking the test. I tested for three days only, then the fourth day, I review lab values, herbs, conditions in which life threatening emergencies can occur, drug calculations. I studied nothing two days before me test. I went in, took my time, and when I got a tough question, I evaluated each answer, chose the one that made more sense (I had several of these) and moved to the next question. When I finished the test at 265 questions, I had about 15 minutes left. Needless to say, I felt horrible. I didn't want to be humiliated a fourth time. In two days, I got my PASS result online, I was elated. I truly believe that Hurst Review helped me because without a solid grasp on the content, there is no strategy you can use to pass this test. Good luck to everyone scheduled to take the test, keep a positive frame of reference, and don't let anything negative enter your thoughts. You will pass too! Sorry to be so long! GOODBYE NCLEX!!

Hi! I', sorry to hear that you failed again. I understand your feelings. I also failed twice. I found that my problem was with content. I enrolled in Hurst Online review. So far I'm learning so many things that I just heard before but didn't understand. For purpose of answering questions and reading content as worded by the state board of nursing, I signed up for NCSBN.ext for 5 weeks. Hope this info helps you. One thing to remember is DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CONFIDENCE TO BREAK YOUR SPIRITS. YOU WILL PASS THIS TEST. Take a break and start up again with a whole new study method. It's working for me. I'll let you know when I pass my test. Good luck to you!

Am I the only one taking Hurst review? Has anyone heard whether you are given more complex questions when you retest the 2nd or 3rd time?

Cheer up, from what I've been hearing from veteran nurses, "some of our best nurses have had to retest...", "don't allow this test to define you as a nurse...". I agree that it does break your confidence, I'm going for the 3rd time on Nov 28. I am just starting to study with HURST Review Services (Online) it is strictly content, if you can get pass the southern dialect - she's comical though which helps me stay awake, I've also signed up with NCSBN for 5 weeks which is boring as heck, but I use the quizzes. My problem is getting motivated to study again. I have about four weeks to prepare and feel like I'm unfamiliar with some content. Hurst is helping (when I do sign on)! Good luck.

Hey, I know some boards give the results in exactly 48 hours from the time your results are submitted from the test site. In Missouri, at PersonVue, you can even call a 900 number for results. Try to relax, I've heard of many retaking the exam and passing on 3rd, 4th, and even 5th tries. You won't have this to worry about. Try to relax, it's not uncommon to feel that you've done horrible and find out that you PASSED! Good Luck to you! Let us know how you did!

You've come too far to stop now. I know how you must be feeling, because I felt the same just one month ago. I am working on my third attempt on passing nclex. I signed up for ncsbn.ext and Hurst Review. I felt that I needed review on content because many of the questions I found did not apply to the strategies taught in Kaplan. I ran out of time, while trying to apply these strategies. I'd suggest you clear your mind. Do get caught up in the fact that you haven't passed yet, the test itself is stressful! Try not to focus on the people on your job, because many of the experienced nurses ( 15 to 20 years) really don't understand the 'new' nclex test and if they had to take it again - probably wouldn't pass. Just think, if this test had to be taken every renewal, many nurses that are on the floor now would no longer be registered nurses, and they know it! Take a few weeks off, give yourself a break! Have some fun, then get back to studying! I did it and I feel much better now and I'm ready to get back to studying. Good Luck, You WILL pass your test!

I TOOK IT 2 TIMES. I had a lot of priority like which patient would you see first, pharm, 3 drug calc, and I studied Kaplan online for one month without success before the second test. My performance was exactly the same. The test to me were similar questions about scenarios, just asked differently or about something different, for example: a nurse has three patients which one would require further assessment? A pt with diaphoresis and temp of 101F, a pt with nausea and vomiting, a pt with asthma and wheezing, or a type II in metabolic acidosis? I've had some with 2 airway choices and I didn't know which to choose. Both my test were similar and I don't know how to prepare for number three. Good luck to you!

I think this is more of a content review with end of the section review quizes to assess your knowledge of the material. If you are looking for lots of questions, try NCLEX 3500, Saunders Q&A, or Kaplan Qbank. Remember with Kaplan, the strategies can be used on some questions, but not all of them. Good luck! I just started the 8 week NCSBN online review>

Take it from one who knows! I truly understand how you feel. I am now at my 3rd attempt, and don't know how to approach it. Wait until you get your results back to read the performance appraisal to see where you fell short. Many of the reviews are structured to teach you strategies of passing the nclex. If your problem is content, then these reviews won't help you. Don't be so hard on yourself, it has happened to many, you right now probably feel like you are the only one, trust me, you're not! There were many before you and there will be many after you. Don't however look at the NCLEX as if it is just another test, because it is far from that. You have to train you mind to "read between the lines." Often times, the answer is not just sitting in front of you and you pick the right one. This test is structured differently. You have to know content, but you have to know test taking strategies as well. Have you looked into any review options? I am currently enrolled in NCSBN, and just enrolled in Hurst Review online to refresh content and stratagies. I also earned good grades in nursing school, so failing the NCLEX twice was like a slap in the face!! Try not to focus on the embarrassment and frustration of failing, just remember, many people have no idea of what you're faced with in taking NCLEX!! Good Luck!!

I paid that much for SLU ABSN. The program was intense but you finish in one year. As far as paying back loans, there are several options for graduated payments like the income based payments. Make sure you check into there NCLEX pass/fail ratio and what type of NCLEX preparation the offer. Some programs teach you the skills you need for nursing, then you have to go through a program in order to pass NCLEX. There are many choices out there so select the one that best suit YOU and your family! Good Luck!!

Thank you for your post. After two failed attempts, I am preparing for number 3 and have considered the Hurst review but its not in my area until 2008. I want to test in November. Suzanne's method seems overwhelming, Kaplan will only help if you get lucky enough to have Kaplan questions. I've been shopping here for an opinion on Hurst's and your's was the first. PLEASE tell me your likes and dislikes about it. I want this to be my final attempt at nclex! Thank you!

Hey Don't allow yourself to get stressed. Nursing school is hard work. Your will come to appreciate your situation when you start school. That added support for your children is invaluable. I recently graduated and failed NCLEX twice due to stress. Take your time, look at the requirements for each program, because an ADN is only two years, it will possibly be the most intense two years of your life. Look into Lutheran's diploma program as well which is also easily transferable to a BSN, others to check are Chamberlain, Sanford Brown, SCCC. I have a friend who attends there who thinks its an excellent program. You might just want to chill and get some nurse tech experience under you belt before you start school. In some hospitals, you'll learns many skills that will be quite usual when you do actually begin your clinical rotations, as well as how to communicate with patients and their families which is just as important. Unfortunately, many of the programs fill fast, so you just have to apply, then utilize your time of the waiting list learning as much as you can in the hospital. You can sometimes cut your hours down to 1 to 2 shifts per week and still qualify for some assistance with tuition. I wish you the best, it sounds like you are very excited to get started, I was too! Good Luck! Be patient!