Took NCLEX 3 times, but passed! Study tips & Inspiration

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Like many of you, I did not pass the NCLEX on the first attempt. Whether it is your first time or your 5th time, we all know the NCLEX is a tough exam but not impossible! If you made it through nursing school you can definitely pass the NCLEX.

It took my 3 times to pass. Heartbreaking the first time I found out I failed and even more so the second! I had 143 q's the first time, 265 the second, and around 220 the third, though I didn't look at the exact number I was on when the computer shut off.

"A dream delayed does not mean denied" I wrote this and put it up on my mirror to remind me that I could and would pass. Here's my study strategy for my third attempt which lead me to success:

Saunders - Comprehensive NCLEX Review 5th edition: An absolute MUST HAVE book. This book reviews everything you learned in nursing school. After the end of each chapter there's a mini quiz. It also comes with a CD. Do as many pharm questions as you can from the CD!

LaCharity - Prioritization, Delegation, & Assignment 2nd edition: The NCLEX has a ton of these types of questions so this book is very helpful! It's just all questions. It really helps with differentiating between roles of an LPN vs. an RN.

Kaplan Question Trainers: They can be found online for free! Just Google "Kaplan Question Trainers"

Allnurses online study guide! If you can't find this, I can email it to you! (I don't know how to attach on here otherwise I would)

NCLEX-RN 3500: Free online!

Also, it's important to WRITE DOWN all the rationales and topic you didn't understand after taking quizzes. Reviewing these is key. I had a notebook with me that I could look at when I had a little time here and there when I was out and about or at work.

The cool thing is you don't have to spend a lot of money. I rented the books and a lot of the online resources are free!

Remember: You can and will pass the NCLEX! Good luck everyone!

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Hi I too failed 3x!! I'm so discouraged...pls help

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Hi I don't know what to say but thank you so much for your encouragement . I lost hope after I failed for the second time , but because of your post am going to be strong again. God bless. . Congrats.please can you send to me all nurses. Study guide you said ? If possible. Let me know I can give you may email . Good luck in your job !!

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I am attaching a NCLEX study guide. Is this the one you are looking for?

25855834-Nclex-Study-Guide.pdf

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Yes! That's the study guide I was referring to. Thank you!

It really was useful. I went through it 4 or 5 times. The important thing is to NOT GIVE UP! It's so easy to believe that you'll never pass after you've failed over and over. But you can and will pass! Dedicate your time to studying. And don't just put in x amount of hours, it's all about comprehending the material. Pretend it's your first time taking it the next time. You can't change the fact that you've failed. But you have control over taking it again. It's a hard test! Don't get down. I hope that my suggestion of study materials help! You really can do it. Take this disappointment of failing as fuel toward your drive to pass!

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Can somebody help me??!!!

I had my nclex today... the computer shut off at 126.

I just want to know how hard the questions have to be, to know if I passed? I had a lot of q' about who would you see first. Others with Essential. Most. Inmediate words. 4 ekg. 3 math. 5 Sata. Infection control...

Please help! I don't have pvt because I live in CA. 5gank you for your reply!

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Hi can anyone help me in prioritization and assignment? Please. Thanks.

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