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HI, I have failed my nclex twice and going to try it again for the third time. I last took it December 29,2011 and I have yet been able to get back in the mood to study. I lack the motivation to start study, but I can't stay in the position that I am in now. Since my second attempt I have been in a funk and unable to get out it. My future depends on me passing this test and I am worried that since I have been out of school since May I will never pass. I need help and advice.

Thanks for trying.

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Hi KBRN2011, you are not the only one suffering that feeling of frustration right now..I failed 2x too.. I took my 2nd last dec. 21 2011 ,now going to try for 3rd time ... right now I am shedding tears... as i am writing this down..I feel so much frustration, I am so depressed, I just found out, My best friend passed hers 2nd time around, but its NLE (exam for philippines) , not NCLEX, ... I feel so left behind.. I don't know what is lacking in my review, I just can't seem to pass it. I feel so dumb not passing this exam, I never felt like this when I was in school. I have been out of school since March 2009 that was the time I graduated my nursing. I took Kaplan review on my first try, I failed... I know in my first try I will fail because when I had that Kaplan book, their topic were categorized according to Basic Care and Comfort, Physiological Integrity ...etc... when I review and do not know certain topics for example a cardiac disease. then I would go back to Cardio and lab values etc. ... My 2nd attempt I have no choice since I only have that book as my reviewer,so I tried to summarize the book itself and read... When I took 2nd time, i stopped at 75 (again) ... I stopped 75 when I took my first...and on my 2nd time I know I have a feeling that I passed, but I know I would make my hopes so high,I waited and I got a failed result... most of the questions the board asked me, I know them... but I do not know how certain my answers were. ..... Now.. I am sooo doomed, it feels like I am cursed and now going for my third time, It feels like I lost everything...I feel extremely ashamed of myself not passing this nclex exam. . All the people here at home are RNs..they go home from work talking about their patients and doctors...and it felt like an alien around them... I don't know.. I only feel the worst for myself now...and I do not know if I will still be able to pass this exam for the 3rd time..

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Hi KBRN2011, you are not the only one suffering that feeling of frustration right now..I failed 2x too.. I took my 2nd last dec. 21 2011 ,now going to try for 3rd time ... right now I am shedding tears... as i am writing this down..I feel so much frustration, I am so depressed, I just found out, My best friend passed hers 2nd time around, but its NLE (exam for philippines) , not NCLEX, ... I feel so left behind.. I don't know what is lacking in my review, I just can't seem to pass it. I feel so dumb not passing this exam, I never felt like this when I was in school. I have been out of school since March 2009 that was the time I graduated my nursing. I took Kaplan review on my first try, I failed... I know in my first try I will fail because when I had that Kaplan book, their topic were categorized according to Basic Care and Comfort, Physiological Integrity ...etc... when I review and do not know certain topics for example a cardiac disease. then I would go back to Cardio and lab values etc. ... My 2nd attempt I have no choice since I only have that book as my reviewer,so I tried to summarize the book itself and read... When I took 2nd time, i stopped at 75 (again) ... I stopped 75 when I took my first...and on my 2nd time I know I have a feeling that I passed, but I know I would make my hopes so high,I waited and I got a failed result... most of the questions the board asked me, I know them... but I do not know how certain my answers were. ..... Now.. I am sooo doomed, it feels like I am cursed and now going for my third time, It feels like I lost everything...I feel extremely ashamed of myself not passing this nclex exam. . All the people here at home are RNs..they go home from work talking about their patients and doctors...and it felt like an alien around them... I don't know.. I only feel the worst for myself now...and I do not know if I will still be able to pass this exam for the 3rd time..

Just don't give up is the key word. i have felt frustrated after my first attempt, and when all your friends on face-book are posting pass pass i can understand how hard it is ....but only you have control of that...i read that you have the kaplan book but what are you using for content review....Saunders seen to be a good book for core content. Also do you have the La charity book???i wish you were close by me, i would have shared some books, i do have alot of the books mentioned here, some i bought some i have been given by friends/family. Hang in there, just dont give up.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

I am sorry you are having trouble passing the boards. I can only say is to maybe take a good review/NCLEXcourse. I took boards along time ago so I don't know how to help you other than send positive thoughs for you all. Remember this is a public forum and posting your personal e-mail may not be the best idea....Good luck to you all and be safe!

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Please PLEASE stop putting your email adresses in these posts. That's what private messaging is for.

And pony up for your own review materials.

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Specializes in Reproductive & Public Health.

Does your school offer an NCLEX review course? Your college has a vested interest in getting you to pass the NCLEX- their reputation and credentialing depends on a nice high pass rate. I know my college offers the review class free for any alumni who fail the NCLEX. Also go on the pearsonvue website and pony up the money for the 5 weeks of review questions. I have heard that it is the best way to study. Some of my classmates swear by it!

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Yes i just bought the Saunders Comprehensive Review for nclex RN 5th edition, I bought Prioritization delegation and Assignment from lacharity too and the exam cram q&a book.. cost me $170+ ...i hope this time it works... for the record.. I like this saunders how it explains everything..... unlike my kaplan book.. which is ok.. but for foreign nursing graduate like me there are things "culturaly" and others I don't really know.. my weakness when I first took my exam was on pharma,prioritization and infection control... when i took my 2nd those were now ok,and flipped me on the other side of the coin, ...I am trying to review from scratch right now..and I hope it works now and I'l pass..i spent $600 on kaplan online review, I got their book, videos (well, they will just read the book) there are really small pieces of information explained, so the rest you will bother explaining it to yourself if you dont know...they have questions too 50s Q bank.. basically covers "their" topic..

and yes! ..you are right I am seeing alot of my friends on facebook posting that they passed. Sometimes i am thinking of quiting using facebook if thats all I see =( and.. well..what can i say... i really feel like I am cursed for some reason i can't pass..seeing my friends pass their NLE , and seeing my relatives working and got hired in kaiser permanente hospital..which is one of the best hospitals here in cali..makes me feel horrible..

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Yes i just bought the Saunders Comprehensive Review for nclex RN 5th edition, I bought Prioritization delegation and Assignment from lacharity too and the exam cram q&a book.. cost me $170+ ...i hope this time it works... for the record.. I like this saunders how it explains everything..... unlike my kaplan book.. which is ok.. but for foreign nursing graduate like me there are things "culturaly" and others I don't really know.. my weakness when I first took my exam was on pharma,prioritization and infection control... when i took my 2nd those were now ok,and flipped me on the other side of the coin, ...I am trying to review from scratch right now..and I hope it works now and I'l pass..i spent $600 on kaplan online review, I got their book, videos (well, they will just read the book) there are really small pieces of information explained, so the rest you will bother explaining it to yourself if you dont know...they have questions too 50s Q bank.. basically covers "their" topic..

and yes! ..you are right I am seeing alot of my friends on facebook posting that they passed. Sometimes i am thinking of quiting using facebook if thats all I see =( and.. well..what can i say... i really feel like I am cursed for some reason i can't pass..seeing my friends pass their NLE , and seeing my relatives working and got hired in kaiser permanente hospital..which is one of the best hospitals here in cali..makes me feel horrible..

Don't feel cursed my friend....i use to think like that "that is negative thinking" and you need to eliminate it out. you are not cursed its just the exam...once we understand this content and how to critically think what they are asking we will pass. Hang in there, you have the right books, dont worry about how much you have spent, i know it hurts,,,if i told you how much i have spent on the Nclex and just books you will be like :nono:, i believe a good book to help anyone pass is worthy every dime. thats my thinking and afterwards you can always sale it or pass it on to someone who will benefit from it. so its never a waste of money.

i have deactivated my Facebook page till i pass. its not only a distraction, every time you see someone has passed it can be depressing....so deactivate. i have sent you a private email :)

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adderall, if you're in a funk and unmotivated to study. i promise you won't be after 20 mg.

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Need of some advice here! Will be taking exam this coming April

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