can't seem to pass the NCLEX-RN

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just needed to vent! I can't seem to pass this nclex! First time, didn't study much, traveled, partied, got 201 questions w/ all near passing...understandable why I failed! Second time, attended a review, did questions every other night, got 265 questions w/ couple above passing and the rest near passing...will the 3rd time be a charm?!?!?! I have my bachelors in psy and also got my BSN, so I never had problems w/ school/grades, was in honors & dean's list...so why now when I have to take the biggest test ever, I struggle!?!?! My parents are the greatest and have given me everything I could ask for except thr RN behind my name!!! That's something I truly want and thats something I will work hard for to obtain! Being 25, I need to start my life...on my own...career and family...all I need is that RN behind my name! In due time, I will pass this exam!!! I commend all of you who have chosen this career and esp. passing the nclex...hopefully I will join you all as RN's!

Thanks for listening...Have a wonderful Easter :)

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How can they be near passing, they are either correct or incorrect........

Perhaps you need to study your technique that you are using......have you tried using Saunders for review where it actually goes over the rationale for each question, each answer and why the correct one is the best.

Good luck.................. :)

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How can they be near passing, they are either correct or incorrect........

Perhaps you need to study your technique that you are using......have you tried using Saunders for review where it actually goes over the rationale for each question, each answer and why the correct one is the best.

Good luck.................. :)

the BRN sends you your results and for each category they score you as below, near or above passing...i did the kaplan review...do u recommend saunders?

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Specializes in SICU, ER, MEDICAL.

-- Happy easter and I wish you the best of luck for the next time you take the NCLEX!

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the BRN sends you your results and for each category they score you as below, near or above passing...i did the kaplan review...do u recommend saunders?

I also did kaplan and I failed the nclex-rn the first time with all 265 questions. I thought that their review program was horrible, and it did me absolutely no good. I also have the lippincott review book, and I bought two additional books. I also just purchased the springhouse cd-rom software that was updagted in dec 04, that has 3500 questions. I will take the test for the second time on April 20th! I hope that this time goes better for me. As far as the first time I took the test, I was "near the passing standard" on every category! Very frustating. :o Wendy

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the BRN sends you your results and for each category they score you as below, near or above passing...i did the kaplan review...do u recommend saunders?

They are giving you the areas but not the paticular questions to look at. This is a big difference. Again, I will ask what are you using as your study tools? All of my students that have used the Saunders book, as well as my classes, have passed the first time.

Saunders is by far my favorite review book. Nothing else comes close

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They are giving you the areas but not the paticular questions to look at. This is a big difference. Again, I will ask what are you using as your study tools? All of my students that have used the Saunders book, as well as my classes, have passed the first time.

Saunders is by far my favorite review book. Nothing else comes close

Suzanne4,

I was just replying to the other person who said they have failed the test twice. I have to take mine the second time in April. I don't have the Saunders book. I did the Kaplan live review and the online program, I also used the Lippincott book, this was for the first time around. Now, I am using a different book (not sure of the author), and the cd-rom from springhouse that has the 3500 test questions. I am not sure what the other person has used their first two attempts. Wendy

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Specializes in Public Health, DEI.

Have you thought of taking one of those review courses? Not just buying the study guides, but actually having a tutor prepare you for taking the test? My cousin, who is very bright but has trouble on standardized tests, invested in one of those and passed the first time. Might be worth a try.

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Suzanne4,

I was just replying to the other person who said they have failed the test twice. I have to take mine the second time in April. I don't have the Saunders book. I did the Kaplan live review and the online program, I also used the Lippincott book, this was for the first time around. Now, I am using a different book (not sure of the author), and the cd-rom from springhouse that has the 3500 test questions. I am not sure what the other person has used their first two attempts. Wendy

I still recommend Saunders over any of the others. They go over each answer individually and why the correct one was chosen. All of my students that used this for review, passed the first time, and English isn't even their primary language. That says something for the book, as well as my skills. :)

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I also did kaplan and I failed the nclex-rn the first time with all 265 questions. I thought that their review program was horrible, and it did me absolutely no good. I also have the lippincott review book, and I bought two additional books. I also just purchased the springhouse cd-rom software that was updagted in dec 04, that has 3500 questions. I will take the test for the second time on April 20th! I hope that this time goes better for me. As far as the first time I took the test, I was "near the passing standard" on every category! Very frustating. :o Wendy

Wendy-

Your situation is the same for me I am so nervous to take it again. How many questions did u get the first time you took the exam??I had all 265 with near passing in all the categories. I plan to take it again April 15th but I am so incredibly nervous. I read on this site all the time, but it is nice to talk to people that are in a similar situation. Good luck

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Wendy-

Your situation is the same for me I am so nervous to take it again. How many questions did u get the first time you took the exam??I had all 265 with near passing in all the categories. I plan to take it again April 15th but I am so incredibly nervous. I read on this site all the time, but it is nice to talk to people that are in a similar situation. Good luck

I also took all 265 with near the passing in all but one category. I am so nervous I could puke! My test date is April 20th. We should talk back and forth, maybe we could help each other. It is always better when someone else is going through the same thing and knows exactly how it feels.

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I also did kaplan and I failed the nclex-rn the first time with all 265 questions. I thought that their review program was horrible, and it did me absolutely no good. I also have the lippincott review book, and I bought two additional books. I also just purchased the springhouse cd-rom software that was updagted in dec 04, that has 3500 questions. I will take the test for the second time on April 20th! I hope that this time goes better for me. As far as the first time I took the test, I was "near the passing standard" on every category! Very frustating. :o Wendy

so are you getting your money back from kaplan?

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