Retaking nclex. Please help

[knclex]

Hi guys. I'm new here and I just need some advice for my next attempt in taking the nclex rn exam in March. I haven't been very fortunate in passing the test since 2014 and almost had given up in even trying to get my license. However, I'm very grateful to have family and friends that never stop pushing me to achieve my dreams. Anyhow, I took a refresher course last year, used study materials such as Kaplan, ATI, and hurst. I also used the 30 paged review that's been going around. I really thought those materials helped me. To those who have taken/retaken the nclex rn exam recently, what materials have you used that's been very helpful to the test? Also, what advices can you give to someone like me who can only study 4/7 days a week? All of your input/advices will be greatly appreciated. Xx

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

Welcome to AN! With each time you've taken the test and failed, have you reviewed your candidate performance report? That report can help you decide where you need to focus your studies. Candidate Performance Report- NCSBN There is a sample CPR linked on that page- just make sure you click the right link (RN vs. LPN)

You may also want to check out the Test Plans as well.

[JordanraeBSNRN]

DO NOT GIVE UP!

I failed in 2014 and was devastated too. I used ATI which didn't work well for me.

This time I used Kaplan and applied the decision tree to all other resources.

I loved nclex mastery app, exam cram and Lippincott's Q&A Review. Focus on doing questions more than studying content.

I keep posting this tip but before I went to the exam I listened to guided meditation on youtube in my car to calm my nerves which might sound crazy but I think it helped! I passed in 75.