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Hi! First off I would like to say that if helping people is your passion and you made it through nursing school you can pass this exam. I just recently failed for my 4th time. I too have spent a lot of money on products and this exam and I am making ends meet just from babysitting. Granted I do not have a child and I give you all the credit for studying and keeping up with a 7 month old. What exactly have you done for studying? I know I have used many things such as Kaplan, Lacharity: Prioritization, delegation, and assessment, NCLEX 10,000, Saunders, I had a private tutor. I am changing it up and I will use/find something new such as ATI to use to prepare for my next exam. I wouldn't give up just yet! This test will not define what type of nurse you will be, if anything it will define your perseverance and desire to become a nurse. I don't know if you have taken a break between each time or if you waited just the 45 days, but maybe take a break to refuel and start from square one. Filter out what worked for you while studying and who you think didn't work. I know for me, studying content was the wrong path. It made me feel overwhelmed and panicky. I will be focusing on strategy and learning to understand what the question is really asking. Don't give up!! Realize you are not alone and you aren't the first to go through this. Have Faith! :)

Hi!! I feel the same way about kaplan. There were some things I liked and some things I didn't like. Like you I was also getting 65-80s on the Qbank and question trainers. I felt so confident on this last test that I was blown away that I did not pass. But it is what it is! That sounds like a good study plan. Ive looked into some other programs and I think I am going to try ATI. It was recommended by some people from my school and some who recently graduated. So far everyone I know who used ATI has passed. It provides you with a online teacher who you video chat with and you know its a basic study program. I think it would be a great idea to bounce ideas off of each other and keep in contact via text or email! Keep up the positive attitude!! This is just a bump in the road and its not going to define what kind of nurse we will be!! About the tutor. I felt the tutor helped. She assessed whether or not I needed to focus on content or just strategy. I went a total of 5 times maybe. I used the strategy from kaplan on how to answer determine what the question was asking and she would help me out if I got stranded. They are expensive but you could try once or twice to see if it would be beneficial for you. My tutor was an nclex certified tutor that I found through wyzant, but she was previously a tutor at my school too. I guess its all about preference really.

Ive changed the way I studied a couple of times. The first time I took it I was a month out of nursing school and felt prepared because I had prepared for the exit hesi and also did the NCSBN program and NCLEX 10,000. The second time I used NCLEX 10,000 and I used a kaplan book and learned strategy. Before the 3rd try I got a private tutor, practice strategy to understand what type of question it is and what the question is asking. The 4th time I used Kaplan online. Im not sure if I don't quite understand the concept of Nclex or what. Each time my CPR came back with everything being near the passing standard. This time it came back with two categories below the passing standard, but this time I felt more confident and relaxed than ever. I am starting back at square one and I will take your advice on doing the questions and reviewing the rationales etc. I greatly appreciate your input!!! Thank you!!

Ive changed the way I studied a couple of times. The first time I took it I was a month out of nursing school and felt prepared because I had prepared for the exit hesi and also did the NCSBN program and NCLEX 10,000. The second time I used NCLEX 10,000 and I used a kaplan book and learned strategy. Before the 3rd try I got a private tutor, practice strategy to understand what type of question it is and what the question is asking. The 4th time I used Kaplan online. Im not sure if I don't quite understand the concept of Nclex or what. Each time my CPR came back with everything being near the passing standard. This time it came back with two categories below the passing standard, but this time I felt more confident and relaxed than ever. I am starting back at square one and I will take your advice on doing the questions and reviewing the rationales etc. I greatly appreciate your input!!! Thank you!!

After my 2nd time I got a private tutor for a couple of months. She was an NCLEX certified tutor from my school. Ive used kaplan, ncsbn, PDA, nclex 10,000, saunders and some hurst review. I contacted my school to see if they would allow me to take the ATI program there and they said I could not because I was no longer a current student. When doing practice tests and quizzes I am successful and I am comfortable with content. I do not know what else to do...

So I took my NCLEX for the 4th time........I did not pass. This time I had 160 something questions when the test shut off. The last 3 times I've had all 265 questions and was there for 6 hours. I felt really confident about this one......but it was a no go. Im kind of lost. Ive done everything, used every study material.....Im wondering what my options are. Part of my wants to take on something new... while another part of me wants to keep fighting. I keep trying to stay positive but you can only take so much disappointment over and over again. So, any suggestions?

RoyalBlue, don't get down! Take a break.... that is what I did after my third attempt! I took a break for 4 months studying off and on. Look for jobs such as PCA or tech positions. They will give you experience in the nursing field. I just took my exam for the 4th time yesterday. Fingers crossed! One of my friends preceptors took her test 6 times before she passed it. I know no one wants to hear that we may have to take it 4 5 6 times but if you truly want to be a nurse and that is your passion, don't give up! The test does not define you or what type of nurse you will be, just remember that.

Ok! Thank you very much for the information!! Im going to try some of those techniques to reduce my anxiety and a massage sounds like something I could use also! Thank You, again! -Beth

Hi!! I have taken my NCLEX 3 times...... Each time I was there for 6 hours and had all 265 questions. I walked out of the testing center like a zombie and felt as if I knew nothing. I was taking practice exams and doing really well but something changes when I walk into the actually exam room. I am taking it again for the 4th time at the end of january. Ive done everything possible. Ive used kaplan, ncsbn, pda, nclex 10,000 and I had a private tutor for 3 months. I have developed severe anxiety and anytime I think about testing I go into panic mode. I graduated from my accelerated BSN program in April and Im still working on passing this darn test. I have a huge support system and I continue to work hard studying and I will pass this exam!! I was just wondering if anyone has anymore tips that may help me out for my upcoming exam. Thanks in Advance! -Beth