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I will definitely try those! I just finished the learning extension course and registered to take my exam! I'm trying to brush up on lab values and pharm before my test. Hoping and praying I pass this time, I feel more relaxed than before which gives me a small confidence boost! Thanks for everyone's input! I will keep you updated!

No, you're totally fine! I just realized "wow I must look like an idiot not even putting the right number of questions I answered" so I wanted to clarify! Lol so far I love the ncsbn review but I can't help but wonder if its helping or not. I think it's going to be hard for me to feel comfortable or ready to take the test again given my history with the exam. All I know is that I am trying & studying harder than ever and that's all I can do! Thank you so much for the kind words and advice. It's nice to have others in the same situation to talk to, no one at home really understands the stress that comes along with the dreaded NCLEX!

Sorry about incorrect info. I had been reading multiple NCLEX stories prior to writing my story therefore while I meant to put 205 questions,265 must've been on my mind! Regardless of the number of questions listed in my story the overall outcome is still the same. I answered max number of questions and did not pass. Thank you for the advice & good luck to you as well!

I graduated LPN school in December, 2013. I did very well in school, graduating with honors. I felt pretty confident the first time I took my NCLEX exam, however I didn't study the way I should have. Took Hurst Review & didn't find it helpful, but didn't explore other options outside of studying lightly with friends. Answered all 265 questions, and knew that I did not pass. This was very devastating and embarassing to me, especially since I had a classmate with me that did the Pearson Vue trick and found that they passed. Got my papers in the mail saying that I got "near passing" on all subjects except for one which was "below passing". I waited a few months due to health issues before starting to think about taking NCLEX the second time. I studied more this time using the Saunders book & online quizzes, and felt confident. I tried to go into my exam with a positive attitude, but it was very hard considering the circumstances. I felt more confident throughout the test and felt that I had done well even though I still answered all 265 questions, only to find out that yet again I did not pass. Again, I got the papers in the mail saying that I got "near passing" on all subjects this time. So naturally I'm thinking there must have been SOME improvement & I can't just completely be missing the ball seeing as how I don't fail out at 85 questions! I am so frustrated and confused because I truly feel like I know the material & I feel that I deserve to pass this test. I want nothing more than to be able to be a nurse and help people that are in need, it is something that genuinely brings me happiness & peace. I am now studying for my third attempt at NCLEX-PN & I have purchased the 3 week NCSBN Learning Extension Review as well as using my Saunders review before that. As I read through all of the lessons I find myself thinking "I remember that" a lot. There are a few things that I am glad I have been refreshed on as well. I have done every lesson, reading every word and trying to understand each part. I do well on my post tests and quizzes in each lesson. BUT I keep finding myself making 45%-75% on the practice quizzes. A lot of times I know the answer, but continuously talk myself out of it! Can someone PLEASE help me with ways to be more confident in the things that I know & maybe some pointers on what to study?! I'm sorry that this is such a long post, most of you may not even read it, but any help is greatly appreciated. I need hope! Thank you so much.