Took NCLEX 6 times, failed the first 5 and finally passed the 6th time.

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First time - studied with Kaplan, did not really study hard was so done with nursing school and thought that I can pass the nclex with minimum studying. Got 260+ questions on the test and failed.

Second time - Did the same thing, did questions on kaplan qbank and did not finish it. Got 125 questions and failed.

Third time - Focused mainly on sample nclex exams on kaplan. At this time life had caught up with me such as bills and work, etc. So I did not study well once again. Got 75 questions and failed.

Fourth time - Studied with Hurst review and, actually studied hard, got over 200 questions on test and failed.

Fifth time - studied hard again using both Kaplan and Hurst, took time off work to study. Got about 250 + questions on nclex and failed.

Sixth and Final time - Studied hard with Uworld, completed entire question bank, did 75-150 questions a day, reviewed Hurst work book, reviews "nursing made insanely easy" books. Got 266 questions and passed nclex.

My advise to you all taking the test, is dont do what I did after nursing school and think you can get by the nclex. That test is no joke. Must do a minimum of 75 questions a day for a month to prepare. Also dont let the CAT style testing get to you, dont even think about it when taking the test. You cannot figure it out despite of what the rumors say. SATA questions can be the high level or low level, doesnt matter, dont think about it.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

I pray that you find a position that does not inquire as to the number of nclex attempts.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to the NCLEX forum

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I have never heard of an interview process that required to list number of attempts

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.
I have never heard of an interview process that required to list number of attempts

The "interview process" includes that inquiry when there appears to be an inordinate amount of time between graduation and licensure. How much time passes with 6 NCLEX attempts?

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I got a job now and went to several interviews before this job. Lucky none of them asked about how many times i took the nclex

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Specializes in Cardiac, Transplant, Intermediate Care.

I have never heard of anyone being asked about taking the NCLEX or the time between graduation and passing the NCLEX in a job interview- ever.

A girl in my graduating class also took 6 times to pass. She was a good student and is a good nurse.

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