I recently took my NCLEX PN early March 2011 and I also failed the first time. I can honestly say that I let my nerves defeat me in that test. I got the full 205 and after question 85 I freaked out because all of my classmated got 85 questions and passed the first time. The second time around I felt lost and defeated and really didnt know where to start. I used Saunders to study the first time, but I didnt use it to my full abilities. The second time I used Lippincotts and Saunders Comprehensive is a great tool as well. I studied one and a half weeks before I scheduled my second exam 2 hours a day just to get in the mode of critical thinking and reasoning. Please pay attention to teaching bc that was all on my second exam. I also got the full 205 on the last exam, but this time I took breaks and didnt let my anxiety defeat me after question 85. You can do it, it takes previous knowledge, comprehension, but most of all you have to make up in your mind that you can do it. That was my major difference this time and I passed. I hope this helps you significantly. Good luck! LVN/Texas.