I graduated nursing school in 2009 and came to the states to take the Nclex. First time I tried was in 2010 back then I only used Saunders 4th edition and Nclex 4000 I didn't feel ready at all I felt like I was guessing ever question, my computer shut of at 75 Qs and 2 weeks later I found out that I failed. Although I knew it was coming but I was devastated. Years went by and passing the Nclex was was one of my biggest fears but I never gave up! I had so many personal reasons for why I didn't try again until september 2012. This time i was determined to pass and overcoming my fear of the Nclex was one of the hardest things i had to do .This time I also used Saunders which is awesome for the content, Kaplan the online review their Qbank is great I rarely used their decision tree but the questions are very similar to the actual Nclex (read every rational) I also used the famous 35 page guide found on this website and PDA I honestly did like 6 chapters and scored in the 50's but I felt comfortable answering Kaplan's priority Qs so I didn't care. Pharma was my worst nightmare I knew nothing about it up to 2 weeks b4 my test . I only read the cardio and the respiratory pharma chapters from Saunders. Finally after 2 months of studying the big day came and I felt better than the last time but never totally ready. Computer shut of at 96 Qs did the pvt when I got home an there it was the Good pop up! I cried all day !! and sure enough I received the actual results in a couple of weeks I Passsssssed !! I used to read this website daily looking for support and motivational stories. I hope this helps someone somehow :) To all of you taking the Nclex Never give up and never lose hope , you will pass if you put your mind to it. With hard work , and prayers you will become and RN. Cheers