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It was a private school. And yesss it felt wonderful =)

I tested 5 times and just passed last weekend. I know how you feel but you have a good amount of time to study...make sure to take one week off to gather yourself. Try a different study method this time around. Good luck.

Why would I be sarcastic about it? Read my recent post. Im not ashamed of the fact that it took me 5 times to pass the boards, what matters is that I passed it. No hard feelings.

I passed my boards on the 5th attempt by using only Saunders

Dont give up, I passed it for the 5th time this saturday. Keep going at it

Thanks!!! NCLEX 4000 was ok...I prefered ATI more over that. Either way utilizing both helped me practice on HOW to answer the questions. That was the key... And no I did not read page by page. I have been studying and taking the NCLEX since january so I have learned alot each time. Whatever I knew I skimmed over, but things I was unclear of yes I did read more in depth. I would highly recommend reading and highlighting the red writings that they have after each topic...those are important things to know. I did alot of highlighting(important facts ofcourse like interventions, when to call the DR. Etc). Good luck guys! =)

I tested wed oct 23 and saw my name on the brn today the 26th.

https://www.breeze.ca.gov/datamart/loginCADCA.do;jsessionid=D3FB1D63541792E7AE5B98A7E7E29188.vo3 Click on this link, look under verify a license. Put in your name but make sure you click on search by personal name. Thanks =)))

Thanks guys!!! I took it Wednesday oct 23 and found out today the 26! I checked the BRN on the breeze.

I can officially say I am a Registered Nurse...BOY DOES IT FEEL GOOD!!!!!!!!!!! I tested for the 5th time this Wednesday, got 264...NOT 265 questions and left that test center feeling really confused. All these thoughts went through my mind, why didn't it go all the way? Why didn't I get any drag and drops, any EKG's, and hotspots? You know what...that doesn't matter!!! What matters is that I MADE IT! I DID NOT do the PVT trick this time around, I decided to wait for my official results. For the past 2 days I had been checking the BRN to see if my name would show up....2 hours ago....it did. I stood there making sure I was reading correctly...I froze, I said "I passed, huh, what?":woot:. Then it finally hit me and I started screaming! I ran inside the house yelling "I PASSED, I PASSED..." The look on my parents face,the tears that ran down those cheeks...it made me the happiest girl ever. I finally made them proud...I finally made my DAD proud. His little girl is finally an RN!!!!! For those that are curious as to what I did; I read Saunders 5th edition and did ATI questions along with NCLEX 4000. I also took a look at the 35 page study guide that has been going around but didn't focus on that so much. IT IS POSSIBLE!!! DO NOT GIVE UP!! NEVER!!!!! GO FUTURE RN's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was in the same situation as you...failed it 4 times. And in two days I am testing for my 5th attempt and this time I WILL PASS! Good luck, dont give up. I haven't yet!

Take a break. One week maximum. Then get back to studying but a different game plan. You didn't make it the first time but that's in the past now, look forward to retaking it and passing the second time around. Good luck!

I took it for the 4th time yesterday & didn't mske it

How did you like ncsbn and hurst? I'm considering of either one or maybe both

I'm on the same boat. Didn't pass for the 4th time yesterday with 265. But that doesn't mean that I'm not smart...or not competent. It means its time to change the game plan and study differently. Guess what.. I found out I failed? Okay so what? Is it the end of the world? No. So I decided to send my reapplication today without waiting for my official results, that's what I've done the last two times. I will NOT give up. Knock me down plenty of times, I'm getting back on my feet and making sure I defeat this test. You shouldn't give up either. Get back to it as soon as you can. You can do it. You're not alone!

Only thing that worries me is that Hurst doesn't cover everything...am I wrong on this?

Hey guys, I would like to know which of these two reviews most people found helpful. Any comments is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I'm going to tell you one thing; DON'T GIVE UP! I'm retaking the NCLEX for the 3rd time in less than 3 weeks. I feel like there are too many resources out there that we are utilizing; they're all the same content. I would say stick to HURST to know your core content; look over the kaplan content book. For questions do NCLEX 3500, NCSBN, and exam cram. I personally don't like the Kaplan qbanks (their rationales SUCK!) Do you know where you're going wrong; do you think its your content or how you answer your questions?If it's content then just review the resources I mentioned. If its answering the questions, I suggest you purchase NCLEX-RN Strategies, practice & Review by Kaplan...either 2010-2011 or 2012-2013. I have the 10-20 & JUST bought the 12-13 to see if there's a difference....NONE. So buy either one. Also it is best to purchase the PDA by lacharity everyone has been talking about (They're good for prioritization, delegation & assessment questions). If you need any additional help just PM me. Just don't give up, pick yourself up again & keep moving.

Try hurst. What were your scoring in the first 3 exams?

Its accurate...didn't pass twice took straight to cc page. Don't give up though. Be tough, hold your head up high and keep going. Take one week off to relax then hit the bokks again. I've been studying since December...failed in jan...in march...and will retake this month. And I know i'll pass this time. The number of times you take the nclex will NOT determine what type of nurse I'm going to be. Remember, God gives you things you can handle. If you need help just PM me.

The first two tries I did tell people...except classmates. But for my third attempt no one knows...just me. This way they won't keep bothering me and god forbid if I don't make it again I can always tell them I postponed it. Its already a disappointment that I've failed twice, I can't keep letting the parents down. No need for support either, I got through nursing school without it I can do it again with nclex. keep what you know to yourself when you find out that youre an RN, suprise them. That's my plan!

Not to discourage you but I failed with 112 questions. Either way...try the PVT once you get the chance to. Good luck.

Go over questions, read each rationale & for the topics you missed go back into the books and read everything about it. You will see a repetition of topics showing up in the practice questions! Make sure to go over the 35 page notes, go over the exam cram fact sheet, and make sure to know your Lab values. Those are a must.

Bori; I'm trying to PM you. Delete some messages lol