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Guys, I can't believe it, I passed NCLEX-RN on my second attempt. ? Here's what I did on my NCLEX journey: 1st Attempt:SaundersDid 1550 questions 3 times and took lots of notes. Kaplan QbankFinished all the questions, scored 65% average, typed out h...

Many shimmering, glimmering thanks everyone! :) @Shiningstar123 - I didn't bother with the PVT and just waited the longest 48 hours of my life for the Pearson Vue quick results. lol.

@JustBeachyNurse - my thoughts exactly!

I'm really sorry catmom713. Do what is best for you, you are the best judge of your testing abilities. If you are American educated, then chances are they have statistically high 85% chance of passing. I was internationally educated, so Kaplan was gr...

What propelled you to go into a nursing career when you are not able to handle your stress and have to be taken to the ER? You are aware I'm sure that the nursing job itself is stressful - patients you will be dealing with are in a life and death si...

I totally agree!

What were your Uworld overall average like? Were you getting sub-par scores like low 50s?? If so, that's probably why you failed. I suggest you re-do Uworld until you are getting a 60% or better average --> without looking up answers. I have don...

My personal opinion is that Kaplan sucks ass. I made the crucial mistake of using mainly Kaplan on my first attempt. My cousin who also used Kaplan exclusively failed as well. After using UWorld, I passed on my second attempt with 75 questions. I als...

Thank you so much! My notes were directly copied from UWorld questions and rationales. As much as I want to share them, it wouldn't be fair or possibly even illegal to disseminate UWorld's intellectual property on-line. Just do Uworld and take notes....

I'm so sorry my UWorld already expired March 24th. I would have given it if my account was still active.

Thanks! Yes, I only used UWorld and PDA.

62% in UWorld, that's pretty high percentage....okay, now I'm kind of scared to take the test. I guess high UWorld percentage is not a guarantee to pass the test. Did the test feel like UWorld or would you say UWorld was harder?

Sorry, it was a typo. Okay, I get it. Many people in this forum say the NCLEX looks or feels like UWorld. Others say UWorld was harder than the real NCLEX. But I suppose each individual's experience is unique. It is wrong to generalize.

Oh really? I'm using UWorld now. Finished 900 questions with 60% current average. I did LaCharity 2 times for reinforcement. Does this mean I'll have to rely on my ESPN to get the right answer? Great, wonderful, taking the exam in a few weeks. Scare...

Yeah what happened scaredpotentialNURSE? Did you pass??! I've been following this thread.

What were your scores in UWorld? Did you get at least a 60% average overall? That was the Uworld suggested average to know you're really getting it.

Lol! That stream of consciousness post may be more incomprehensible than reading a James Joyce novel.

I'm also doing Uworld. I've done 825 questions with average of 59%. I don't think they repeat the questions, although it feels like it. I keep doing the unused questions, I realize they have the same rationales, but different clinical scenarios.

I agree, I used Saunders/Kaplan on my first attempt and failed. My scores for the Kaplan Qbank: average 65% and Q-trainers 61%. My exam went on to 265 questions with CPR results - 1 above passing, 1 below passing, the rest near passing.....I felt Ka...

Okay, reading this was extremely helpful. It will dispel all those uneasy moments during the exam if the questions given are "passing" level. Basically, prepare the best as you can, do the best as you can with each question and hope for the best whe...

Oh my goodness, the anxiety for both of you must be intense waiting for results. Too bad you don't have quick results like other states where you just pay the 8 bucks on the Pearson-Vue and BAM! Quick results! Wishing you both the best!

Yes, Scaredpotentialnurse, it's been 4 days since you took the NCLEX. Hoping for you NCLEX success. :) If we don't hear from you on this thread, one can easily assume your inevitable fail.

I think UWorld suggested you get a 60% average, but they say (as evidenced by some NCLEX takers on this forum) people have passed in the mid 50s range. Hi Scaredpotential, how were your results? If you passed, what was your average and were you ab...

Congratulations on your success, the product of your difficult studying endeavor. As Shakespeare said it, "Take pains. Be perfect." By the way, how many questions did you do in UWorld Qbank? I agree, the rationales are hard. The questions are like ...

UWorld doesn't have exact percentage numbers, but they suggest, according to their website to get at least an overall 60%. I'm also doing UWorld right now and current average of 57%. I've only finished 675 questions. Hopefully by the time I've reac...