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You just described me as I discovered that is exactly what I was doing wrong that led me to failing...I read way too far into the questions. I also doubted myself as I do in a lot of areas of my life, si I thought too hard about it, now I know to go with my gut and no second guess and change the answer. Thanks for you confirmation that I am not the only one who reads to far into it. I know you don't but seems like some friends/ classmates of yours did.

Olena, I feel your pain as I failed too. I have yet to reschedule it but am starting fresh today. It took awhile for me to get back on the wagon. I failed it on the 3rd of this month and was soo depressed. But I am ready to tackle it. Let's keep in touch and give eachother encouragement and keep me posted on when you are taking it.

Thanks so much! I cannot afford the Hurst but I will take your advice on the 5000 Q & A Saunders book. I cannot wait to take the test and see "passed" and have "RN" behind my name! I hope it will be sooner rather than later!

Hi there! To answer your question, yes I did take it at the same testing center. It was the only one in the city I live in and it was close to my house. How about you? So, for those of you who passed, do you recommend Kaplan or Saunders? I did Kaplan and it "somewhat" helped but not too much. I did buy the LaCharity book too. I am sooo fearful of failing again, so I am not sure when I will take it...when I feel 200% ready I guess.

Does the LaCharity book really help...?

For those who have failed the NCLEX, I feel your pain. I took mine for the second time this past Monday and failed. I went in feeling good, but like all of you know, the questions are downright ridiculous. My mom is a nurse practitioner and I was telling her about the questions and she thought they too were out in left field..ridiculous. After failing for the second time and being crushed, it is hard to be confident and get motivated to study. I even took Kaplan...I am not sure what to do now to prepare for the test for the third time.....so for all of you who are in my shoes, I feel your pain...it really sucks in every way..