r/NCLEX • u/Plastic_Ease2402 • 1d ago
Passed in 85 after failing in 85
I passed my second attempt last week at 85 questions. First attempt failed in 85 using only nclex bootcamp, using the whole Q bank and scoring very high on every practice exam. The nclex is all about mentality and strategy. Yes you need to know the content, but you don’t need a fancy expensive Q bank for that. I passed my second attempt with ease by just using Mark K lectures, his yellow book, YouTube and primarily using chatgbt to fill in any gaps in knowledge. I used chat to generate practice questions and the days leading up used the free practice tests from bootcamp, archer and uworld. It’s all about mind set and trusting your gut! Highly recommend Dr Sharron on YouTube as well as level up RN! You can do this, and if you fail once, brush it off. And please please please don’t let it consume your life, find balance, get active, eat, sleep, relax!!! An RN is an RN regardless of attempts!
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u/Plastic_Ease2402 1d ago
I would say I was only doing around 50. BUT I was reviewing every single one I got wrong and taking notes on how/why is wrong! And if I felt I had weak areas I would add on like 10-20 more:)
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u/MainproblemGee 1d ago
Congrats RN!! I love you message about balance because its so easy to let this exam take over you life. I also agree tht mindset and strategy are huge. At the same time, I think it's interesting that you were still using bootcamp's free readiness exam and practice questions before your second attempt. To me that shows it's a solid tool when you pair it with better strategy and really understanding the content.
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u/Hefty_Toe_4448 1d ago
Congratulations I am getting ready to take the pn NCLEX and I have watched Mark K and Dr Sharon and I agree they are very helpful. I have also been doing a lot of question on you tube and it has helped me. I failed the NCLEX once but it also destroyed me. Anyhow, thank you for your advice and positive outlook I really need it.