265 questions and 6 hours later, I've been defeated.

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So the first time I failed with 81 questions and felt prepared. I had read Saunders cover to cover answered over 4,000 questions and listened to Hurst audios repeatedly for 3 months. But soon realized I knew less than I thought. I was crushed, depressed..heart broken. After mustering up the energy to arise from my slum, I decided to give it another shot; this time with a different approach. I did NCSBN 3 week review, PDA, Kaplan strategies, Hurst and Feuer Audios and an additional 4,000 more questions on NCLEX 3500 in which I was averaging 65%ish. I feel like I've done everything under the sun to no avail. I even prayed more so than before. If anyone else has had a similar situation, how were you able to slay the NCLEX demon? I don't know what else to do since I think I've done all there is. :/

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Hopeless

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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.

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Thanks Obloom14 for your input and advice! I definitely won't give up and anything worth fighting for doesn't come easy. When there's a will there's always a way.

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totally in the same boat with you all, failed on first try, had 255 questions, many SATA which I really suck at, a lot of conference questions, culture/religion, it was everywhere. I don't think I was ever prepare for this, whatever I studied was not really on the exam. I had so many legal questions, which I didn't even care to brush up on, I used kaplan mainly and was scoring above 70% average, but honestly, I didn't feel prepared. I came out of the testing center knowing I have failed. What would be a good book to practice SATA?

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omg hopenfaith where are in the same boat i just took my exam this may 15 its my 1st time and i got so many legal , conference question which i didnt give a time to study up... and on ur SATA i recommend saunders Q&A its like they have 300+ SATA question there...everytime i took there practice test i always get 20+ which is really helpful..

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i don't know where to start. what to study for. please help me

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Hi you guys, right now it seems as we all are in the same boat. But, what keeps me going is reading all of the success stories on here. Also, I am firm believer if we have made it out of Nursing school we can also conquer this NCLEX MONSTER. having the mindset to keep moving forward is the very first step. I know each one of us can and will pass in 2013. This i am claiming in jesus mighty name!

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i would strongly suggest PDA and NCSBN plus PRAYERS. GOD bless you all!

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Hi you guys right now it seems as we all are in the same boat. But, what keeps me going is reading all of the success stories on here. Also, I am firm believer if we have made it out of Nursing school we can also conquer this NCLEX MONSTER. having the mindset to keep moving forward is the very first step. I know each one of us can and will pass in 2013. This i am claiming in jesus mighty name![/quote']

saunders is so simplifies easy to understand then include hurst review too for the content. im doing a very basic one.. undertanding the anatomy which helps me alot in my review

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When you all say NCSBN, what exactly do we look for?

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When you all say NCSBN, what exactly do we look for?

NCSBN's Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination v6.1 - Students - NCSBN Learning Extension i think this one they are refering... im not also sure...

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Cool, thanks!

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