took nclex 14x still failed

[Casey1765]

I have done everything I can to pass this exam books, classes, time, quit working etc. but still no luck. i really feel hopeless now and very ashamed of myself as most of my junior friends have come to pass the exam their 1st and 2nd time. Really don't know what to do now

[ggestano2002]

How about prioritization by La Charity and lippincot answer banks.

[KJM-RN, BSN]

How did you pass the exams in nursing school?

If you're really determined to be a nurse, I suggest a private tutor to review content and how to be a critical thinker, you must not be understanding the critical thinking process.

What is the point of a licensing exam if they allow someone to take it so many times? I'd imagine one could pass off of luck eventually, by taking it that many times.

[sassy1007]

Did you mean 4 times? How have you been studying?

Don't give up! My friend failed several times and finally passed. You can do it.

What marterials did she used ?

[BuckyBadgerRN, ASN, RN]

This is only going to sound harsh, I'm aware. BUT, honestly, there should be a cap on how many times a person can take the NCLEX. FOURTEEN times and fourteen failures speak volumes. Especially if you've done all that you said you have. I too am wondering how in the world you got through nursing school....

[NJnurse89]

Do you have test anxiety?? If your anxious throughout that exam you will not succeed, be calm and Pray if your spiritual. Like others have said Try Hurst it might be better for you, Hurst and a Kaplan were so good to me

[BSNtraumaqueenRN]

Try hurst review! They have an online review course with video lectures or you may want to try the live review! Study and learn your core content! You aren't expected to know everything! And your doctor maybe able to give you a small dose of a beta blocker for anxiety?

[LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN]

This is only going to sound harsh I'm aware. BUT, honestly, there should be a cap on how many times a person can take the NCLEX. FOURTEEN times and fourteen failures speak volumes. Especially if you've done all that you said you have. I too am wondering how in the world you got through nursing school....[/quote']

I had to bite on the one...NCSBN states you can take the NCLEX up to 8 times in a year...some may apply to various BONs, perhaps....*shrugs*

Back to the thread...

I need the OP to come back...my questions are:

1)How long did you study prior to taking the NCLEX;

2) What are you having difficulty in, according to the results report;

3) How well were you doing in nursing school? Did you have test anxiety? ADD, etc, and were you getting assistance and help in developing a study plan???

I ask those questions because, I have mood/ anxiety issues...HAD terrible test anxiety when I went to nursing school...I even failed an ADN nursing school before dusting myself off, going to PN and BSN programs, respectfully, and passed the NCLEX's successfully.

OP, scrap and start at ground zero, with the exception of what was the last results review.

If you are having anxiety issues, I suggest to give yourself 2 months to study.

What are your weaknesses?

If its prioritization, utilize LaCharity...

If its alternative questions, SATA, utilize Lippinicott and alternative question sources.

If its knowledge based info you need to brush up on, Exam-CRAM, and NCSBN.

Clamming up and shutting down on questions? Utilize Kaplan.

Need to get in the "mode" to answer questions? Utilize Saunders.

Need help with pharmacology in a hurry?? PharmPhlash cards do just that.

I studied from each of these sources within a two month period. Each of these have excellent strengths, and, for me, help in anything I had issues with.

I was working 30-40 hours a week and still studied with flash cards with NCLEX questions, and each review.

If you want one source, I highly recommend the NCSBN...from the makers of the NCLEX.

Above all: DON'T FORGET TO REVIEW RATIONALES. If you review rationales, and still don't understand, review the content. Focus on the four sections of the NCLEX: Safe and effective care environment; Health promotion and Maintenance; Psychosocial Integrity; Physiological Integrity.

Good Luck on your success. Just start at square one again.

[nursejessica2013]

I would never tell anyone to rethink their career path or question how they made it through nursing school. Obviously they made it just fine because they graduated. Surely a refresher course or live review classes may be needed, but exercise the therapeutic communication you all learned in nursing school and stop being cruel. Casey1765, I wish you the best in obtaining your nursing license and please do not give up. Really focus on the content and STRATEGIES for answering the questions.

[tiffanydef]

I have bad test anxiety I would try and take something for it don't listen to anyone that's says negative !!!!! Can not stand people like that I wish they would take there negativity some were else !!! Focus and try a refresher course good luck :)

[bridg0809]

I would never tell anyone to rethink their career path or question how they made it through nursing school. Obviously they made it just fine because they graduated. Surely a refresher course or live review classes may be needed but exercise the therapeutic communication you all learned in nursing school and stop being cruel. Casey1765, I wish you the best in obtaining your nursing license and please do not give up. Really focus on the content and STRATEGIES for answering the questions.[/quote']

Couldn't agree more!!!!

[vn36]

Where do you live? What area?

[teacher08]

I would never tell anyone to rethink their career path or question how they made it through nursing school. Obviously they made it just fine because they graduated. Surely a refresher course or live review classes may be needed, but exercise the therapeutic communication you all learned in nursing school and stop being cruel. Casey1765, I wish you the best in obtaining your nursing license and please do not give up. Really focus on the content and STRATEGIES for answering the questions.

BRAVO!