Took NCLEX-PN yesterday

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Hi everyone! I took the NCLEX-PN for the first time yesterday, and it stopped at 205 questions max. Unfortunately I did not pass, using the Pearsonvue Trick it let me go to the payment confirmation page within a hour after taking my exam. I plan on re taking it and dedicating myself into more study time with it. I took the Hurst Review before my first attempt, and it has helpful material but for people that have test taking anxiety it's important to relax during the exam as well as knowing your core content. Studying 2-4 hours a day for one month I thought would pay off, but once you start seeing the questions repeating themselves it's a warning sign and then shuts off when you think you're doing good again. Hope anyone can give me insight as to how I should prepare myself for retaking it after I have tried Hurst Review, or study tips! Thanks.

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Sorry you did not pass, perhaps you need to change the study plan......what other materials did you use , apart from Hurst?

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Hi VitalsError, hang in there I also took my test last month and went all the way to 205, I did the PVT only to find out I had failed. Trust me I know you feel like its the end of the world i still have my moments but I can't give up, & I urge you not to as well. I have nineteen days until I can retake it & I'm determined to make it happen. I'm using Saunders with more focus and the areas that I didn't do well on. I also ordered a book by Linda LaCharity "Prioritization, Delegation & Assignment. I found the questions on Nclex were asked in a certain way and this book helps with that. All the best future nurse.

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Sorry to Hearing u failed but hangar in there im on My third try i went back and read adult nursing book that broke down all The diseases and doing kaplan keeping pushing;)

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Specializes in Psych.

Sorry to hear this sad news. I been there and done that. You've got to stay positive and keep moving. You can do it. Do more practice qts. Read all rationales whether you got the ans right or wrong. It helped me a lot. Good luck to you. Remember, you can do it.

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Aside from Hurst Review, I used Saunders and Lippicott's CDs to do practice questions on as well as reviewing core content through Hurst Review. I also just ordered the NCLEX PN Cram book to try and read through that as well, so we'll see if that becomes helpful. Thanks!

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@ thereshope .. Thank you so much for the encouragement, it's a struggle especially when you get the letter in the mail saying you did not pass. I just got my letter today after taking the exam a week ago. I am going to look into the Prioritization, Delegation and Assignment book you suggested, it sounds like a good one! I found Saunders to be extremely helpful, and also recently purchased the nurse cram book which I hear has helped some people. Now just to pay another $150 and get a new authorization to test form so I can study and take my retake!

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Specializes in Peds.

when are you taking the nclex-pn again? do you have a date? what cds are you reviewing every day? how many questions a day? good luck!!!:o

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i took nclex pn on may 9th i didnt pass, i am planning to join hurst review i hope its gonna help me

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Maried- sorry to hear.. Hurst review is wonderful! I did both the online and live review and i think the live review was much better cause im more of a hands on person! I take my exam tomorrow ad with Gods help i hope/will pass this exam that defeats me for numerous take..bit this time around i think ill just wait for the hard copy result.. Lets hope for the best. May you gain the strength to pass on the next testing. Good luck!

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Specializes in Peds.

I am sorry to hear that. Did you sign up for online class? I hear NCBN was good not sure if its called that..... Let me know .....

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@ tachycardia..When are you taking the NCLEX-PN again? Do you have a date? What CDs are you reviewing every day? How many questions a day? Good Luck!!!

Today I just got letter of authorization to test in mail, it only took 2 wks to get authorization again so that I can retake my exam. I don't feel ready to go and retake it though, like I need to go over things that troubled me. One of the biggest troubles on the NCLEX was how they phrased questions with "follow up with a patient"...I would mistake it for finding the answer that stands out where the patient needs to be corrected.

I'm taking a IV class currently to be certified too, but as I am doing it I am using the NCLEX PN Cram book which is indeed helpful. Hurst Review I believe I studied it wrong but I have all the material from it to review core content and as well for CD practice questions I have Saunders and Lippincotts, I try to do 200 a day. Thanks!

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