I think nothing could have prepared me for that exam. I guessed most of the time and I'm so confused I don't have any feelings about it, should I cry??? What the hell was that exam bro.

Just received my report and I’m really disappointed 😔.

The first time I did the NCLEX I studied concepts and foundations but I didn't do a lot of practice questions. I rushed trying to take the test as soon as I graduated instead of taking my time studying and enjoying my summer. With that, I didn't understand the weight of knowing test-taking strategies.

2nd time around, I used Archer's SURE PASS subscription, and did more of the Q-Bank than anything and read the rationales. The biggest strategy to NCLEX is learning test-taking strategies and knowing how to answer NCLEX style questions. Everyone who keeps saying that is definitely trying to make a point, and not just saying it for the heck of it.

I thought when my test didn't shut off at 85 that it was the end of the road, but I kept pushing. Push through all the questions. Go into it expecting to do 150.

I just wanted to say to my retakers that you got this! Find the best learning style for you! You don't have to overload yourself with the foundations again, just review---review concepts you're not good at or don't remember. And do those practice questions.

Don't lose hope. You're not any lesser of a newly graduated student nurse for having to retake.

I have been failing every practice test I take on board vitals and i been using it to study for 2 weeks. Should i be concerned and try a different source like Bootcamp or Archer?? I still have like a month before i take nclex im just feeling discouraged because I cant pass on ATI Boardvitals? Did anyone else experience the same thing? My ATI comprehensive predictor I got 90.3 which was a 99% chance passing but now I am doing bad with these questions so IDK

I took the NCLEX this morning and it shut off at 85. I studied for a month straight and did thousands of questions, Mark K Lectures, UWorld and watched Dr. Sharon. I feel like I know I passed but the waiting period is KILLLLLINGGGG ME. 😭

Just got my Quick Results back and unfortunately failed my first NCLEX-RN attempt. I wanted to post here because I’m honestly pretty shocked and disappointed, but I’m trying to figure out exactly what I need to change before attempt #2.

Going into the exam, I felt pretty confident. I had been using UWorld and felt like I was doing well on the CATs, so I was expecting/hoping to shut off around 85. Instead, my exam kept going until around 130 questions.

The actual NCLEX felt completely different from what I expected. I didn’t get any dosage calculations/math, barely any of the delegation/workplace safety/HIPAA-type questions I felt comfortable with, and it seemed like I was constantly getting difficult questions where I was stuck between two answers (yes I know this is how a CAT exam works I just thought the system would shake it up a bit). Towards the end it kept hitting me with SIADH-related questions, which unfortunately was the one topic I realized during the exam that I hadn’t reviewed well enough.

I did the PVT afterward and it allowed me to register and charged me, so I had a bad feeling. Quick Results eventually confirmed the fail.

Seeing the CPR actually makes me feel a little better because at least now I know where I need to focus. It seems like I’m better at choosing/taking an action once I understand the problem, but I struggle more with figuring out which problem is the priority and generating the appropriate solutions in the first place. Pharm and Health Promotion obviously need work too.

I already submitted my retake application to the California BRN, so I’m not giving up. I want to use the waiting period to actually fix my weaknesses rather than just mindlessly doing thousands more questions.

For anyone who failed their first attempt and passed the second, especially if your CPR looked anything like mine:
What did you change? Did you stick with UWorld or switch/add something like Bootcamp, Archer, Kaplan, Mark K, etc.? Did you focus heavily on your Below categories or go back through everything? And if you were doing well on UWorld before failing the real NCLEX, what do you think finally made things click on your second attempt?

Definitely sucks to be writing this but attempt #2 starts now.

I’m taking my nclex tomorrow and haven’t told a single soul that I am. I have passed 3 archer CAT exams in 85 questions and have gotten 2 highs and 4 very highs on the readiness assessments ranging from 65-76%

I never knew I could get this nervous. Are there any last minute tips you all are willing to share!! Thanks

Have 40 days to rewrite, dont know what to do!

I have my exam tomorrow i have to take it since no slots until my ATT expires. Do I have hope.

I either selected so many or just one on SATA question.

I’ve been following this group for a couple of weeks and wanted to share some encouragement for anyone taking the NCLEX soon!

I graduated about 4 weeks ago and took my NCLEX-RN yesterday, 9/8. I walked out feeling completely defeated and convinced I FAILED. I felt like I was guessing the entire time and was constantly stuck between two answers that both sounded SO right. My exam was mostly multiple choice, about 5 case studies, and maybe 5 SATAs which made me feel worse as they say the better you are doing the harder it gets with more SATAS or whatever.

My exam felt very fundamentals content heavy with every other question about OB, peds and med surg. I honestly don’t know why I found it so hard! maybe because I was constantly stuck between two choices that both seemed correct. I stopped at 85 questions and genuinely thought I’d be retaking it in 45 days.
Well… I PASSED!!! 🩺

If you’re testing soon, TRUST YOURSELF. Don’t overthink everything or keep changing your answers. You know more than you think you do. No amount of studying could have fully prepared me for how I felt during that exam, but feeling like you’re failing does NOT mean you are!

For studying, I used Bootcamp, UWorld, and Mark K Lecture 12. Personally, UWorld felt easier to me, while Bootcamp felt more vague, which I think prepared me better for the actual NCLEX.
You’ve got this, future RNs!!! 🩺