{"id":18787,"date":"2018-04-04T10:45:51","date_gmt":"2018-04-04T15:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=18787"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:42:07","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:42:07","slug":"tips-for-retaking-the-nclex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/nclex\/tips-for-retaking-the-nclex\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Retaking the NCLEX"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Failing the NCLEX-RN on your first go does not mean your career as a registered nurse is over. There\u2019s still hope if you don\u2019t pass. With the right attitude and preparation, a setback can actually be a setup for your future success.<br \/>\nBy asking yourself the right questions and learning from your mistakes, you may even be <a href=\"https:\/\/kaptest.cdn.prismic.io\/kaptest\/6f3eaae5-7fa8-46d7-a4f4-45c6ca4eb5b8_From+Failure+to+Success+White+Paper+from+Kaplan+Nursing.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">better off than if you would have passed the first time<\/a>. So don\u2019t despair! Here are a few tips to help you\u00a0onto that track if you\u2019re experiencing this.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Keep a positive attitude<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\nAbove all, a positive outlook plays a large role in passing the NCLEX exam. Given our emphasis on psychosocial integrity, reminding yourself that you are well-prepared for the exam becomes a key component for success on Test Day. Remember, you made it through tons of exams in nursing school\u2014this is just one more!<br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Reflect on your NCLEX exam study habits<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\nOnce you\u2019re in a productive mindset, take a moment and examine what may have gone wrong the first time you took the NCLEX.\u00a0Could you have prepared more or more efficiently? Here are a few things to ask yourself when preparing the second time around:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Did you try to learn a lot in a short period of time?<\/li>\n<li>Did you\u00a0do enough practice questions?<\/li>\n<li>Did you take time to review\u00a0the correct answers for the questions you got wrong?<\/li>\n<li>Did you try timing yourself?<\/li>\n<li>Did you take an NCLEX-RN prep course?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_promobox  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Minimize other factors <\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\nEven if you did everything you could have done to prepare effectively for NCLEX Test Day, many other factors\u00a0can\u00a0throw off your score and concentration. Were you feeling stressed because you were running late? Did you run into traffic? Did you wait until\u00a0the morning of the exam to check what you needed to bring and pack up? If you answered yes, it\u2019s a good idea to retake NCLEX exam at the same location so you know how to get there. It may also help to pack your bag the night before the test. Pack\u00a0your\u00a0license and any additional materials you may need so that you have more time the morning of, and you don\u2019t get flustered. Minimizing fear of the unknown will help calm your nerves and help you perform better.<br \/>\nUltimately, the key to passing the NCLEX\u00a0the second time lies in an assessment of yourself. After all, this is far from\u00a0the end of your career; it\u2019s a learning experience. Reflect back on your study habits, and replay everything that happened on Test Day to figure out what you can\u00a0improve upon\u00a0the second time. Again, the extra review and effort you put in can give you the advantage in the long run.<br \/>\n\t<div   class='av_promobox  avia-button-yes   avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading '>\t\t<div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\nIncrease your chances of passing the NCLEX the second time around\u00a0by\u00a0prepping with Kaplan\u2019s various course options.<\/p>\n<\/div><div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-right ' ><a href='https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/nclex'  class='avia-button  avia-color-theme-color   avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-right '   ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Find a course.<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_heading  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Bad NCLEX Study Habits<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-7 no-padding\">\nOnce you reflect on your NCLEX study habits, consult this list. Did you do any of the following? Did you get enough practice answering NCLEX questions? Have you learned strategies for attacking each question type? If you did any of the following, you may not be prepping the <em>right<\/em> way.\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"the-content\">\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Don\u2019t buy numerous NCLEX review guides<\/h4><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\nThere is a plethora of excellent NCLEX review guides circulating throughout the bookstores. No doubt you will feel lost the minute you walk into the store to buy one. But please, only buy one! Yes, there is a lot of material to review, but buying multiple books will only complicate your study process.<br \/>\nUnless you\u2019re superhuman, it\u2019s unrealistic to believe you will be able to recall all of the material at any given point in time\u2014and that\u2019s perfectly acceptable! That is why you work with a team and strive to become a well-rounded intellect that can not only study and recall information, but also\u00a0<a title=\"NCLEX Strategies: Critical Thinking &amp; Rewording Questions\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/nclex\/nclex-strategies-critical-thinking-rewording-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">critically think and deduce a conclusion based on your knowledge<\/a>.<br \/>\nThe goal in NCLEX review is to put what you\u2019ve learned throughout nursing school to the test.<br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Don\u2019t read textbooks<\/h4><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\nYou\u2019ve done enough reading throughout your schooling. This is the time to put that knowledge to the test\u2014literally!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/nclex\/practice\/nclex-rn-qbank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Questions, questions, questions<\/a>! You should be challenging yourself and completing between 50-75 NCLEX review questions a day. This study method is actually quite beneficial because it forces you to commit to an answer and use test taking skills, such as process of elimination to come to an answer.<br \/>\nWhile completing questions, if you do not recall a topic, that\u2019s the time to open your NCLEX review guide or textbook and review the concept. By the end of 75 questions you will be mentally exhausted. The goal here is to pass the NCLEX exam, not reach burn out before your nursing career even begins.<br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Don\u2019t doubt yourself<\/h4><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\nYou\u2019ve worked so hard and long for this\u2014you can do it! No one said it was going to be easy. It is most important to stay confident, talk yourself through those inevitable moments of exasperation and wanting to quit, and know yourself.<br \/>\nEveryone reaches a point where they need a break. Don\u2019t feel guilty for still enjoying yourself and having social life during NCLEX review. It is not humanly possible to study every waking moment until test day. The goal here is to approach each day with a fresh mind, ready to work.<br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Don\u2019t study the day before<\/h4><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\nThe day before the NCLEX exam is yours! I feel as though studying so close to the exam will only create last minute nerves as you review material and perhaps don\u2019t recall certain concepts. Hang out with friends, eat a good meal, exercise\u2014do anything that\u2019s going to make you feel good.<br \/>\nWe want to create positive energy as we approach the exam! 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