Taking NCLEX-RN for the 3rd time. Need advice on what to use to study.

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I just found out 2 days ago that I failed the nclex for the 2nd time. I am super frustrated. I finished school on Oct. 2011.

I took the nclex the first time on Dec. 28th, 2011. It stopped at 75 questions. I had studied using 2 review books the school had given us.

I just took it again on May 23rd. It stopped at 95 questions. This time I used the Helen Feuer audio cds to study. I felt more prepared than the 1st, yet I still failed.

I live in FL so my last chance is the 3rd time. I need to pass it this time for sure. I need some advice on what has worked for you to pass. I heard about HURST, is it worth it for $300? I'm getting desperate, I really need some help. Thanks in advance.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

I did Hurst and loved it. Maybe you should apply to a state that doesn't limit your NCLEX tries. Not saying you are going to fail, but that is probably causing you some stress when you are taking the test.

Good luck!

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Specializes in Surgical.

I did Kaplan while I was in Nursing school very helpful. Best of Luck.

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Specializes in LTC/Rehab, ICF/MR, Mental Health.

My favorite nclex study books for my Lpn was the NCLEX Lpn Made Incredibly Easy. I plan on using the RN one when I get closer to taking my boards. I love that they give the rational with the answer so it helps remind me why that's the answer.

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Specializes in none yet-soon- trama/ER/ICU/CCU/CICU.

I have not taken the NCLEX yet but many of my friends that have swear by judy Miller videos and the Saunders review books. I used the Saunders book for my first Hesi and it was great. I am not sure if your school has the Judy Miller Videos but they are really comprehensive. I supplement them with case studies pretaining to the topic of the video I watched. Good Luck and let us know what you use and how you did! ^*^*^*^*

P.S. I attend a Hurst review at a conference and it was very helpfull as well.

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Specializes in Public Health Nurse.

I am curious, what school did you attend in Florida?

I went to MDC and I am right now studying for the boards....I am so nervous to fail that I think that is stressing me out more.

I graduated the last week of April and I plan to take the exam end of July, giving me a good three months to study.

I am doing the ATI; which the school provided, but they also have a prep course that costs $250 for us and of course the Kaplan that $499, I cannot afford either at this time. So I will rely on SAunders, Kaplan Strategies book and the Delegation Prioritization book.

Does it tell you what areas you failed at so that you can review on that?

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Hi why is last chance for u? Is limited to take exam in FL?

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I went to Keiser. Is the $250 prep course available to anyone? It did tell me what areas but its very broad, nothing specific. I would suggest you focus a lot on prioritization and delegation. I say a lot of that.

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I think after 3 times then I have to do some kind of remedial course.

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Specializes in NICU.

I did a HURST LIVE review, and then used my Kaplan book and Lippincott's book. I know everyone swears by Saunders, but my teacher told us Saunders was too easy, and that if we wanted to pass we needed to use a harder study quide/book. I took my boards yesterday. Shut off at 75 questions and I am getting the good pop up. I hope you gind the right study tools for you, so your next time taking the test is a success. You can do it!

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