r/PassNclex

Hi everyone!

I'm currently preparing for my NCLEX, but I'm on a very limited budget. I already spent most of my savings on the application process and registration fees.Does anyone know of any free NCLEX question banks, apps, or websites with good-quality questions and rationales? I'm especially looking for resources that are similar to the NCLEX style or have NGN questions.I'm trying to strengthen my content knowledge first before my exam, so any recommendations would really help. Even if it's just free daily questions or websites with solid rationales, I'd really appreciate it. Thank you so much, and good luck sa mga magtatake ng NCLEX!🇺🇸🇺🇸

Just giving back, I took my NCLEX on July 2nd, I found out I passed on the 4th.

I used uworld, did a few cat and it was telling me I needed more work because I kept scoring low. Went on YouTube and watched Mark klimeck from dr, I forgot her name.

The exam did not resemble uworld at all. All questions were vague.

It was not the toughest test I have ever taken, I think my paramedic test was 4x worse than the NCLEX. Definitely a safety test, when you are looking at the question, make sure you choose the safest option.

I want to share my experience having failed the nclex the first time for people who are in the same position or have to take it multiple times. Failure on this test has nothing to do with your intelligence or ability, you just have to master the art of taking this test. I know how discouraging and disheartening it feels but don’t give up and keep practicing- the more questions you do the better- you’re gonna pass this!

A little background, I took the nclex first time in April and failed in 85 questions. It was devastating and I felt like I couldnt trust my instincts.

Going into my second attempt, I switched from uworld to bootcamp and I liked it much better. I used simplenursing and dr. Sharon videos for concepts that didn’t stick. Despite all my studying, going into the test I didn’t feel confident, (failure will do that to you!) but I took it SLOW, rereading questions and really grappling with each answer.

Here are tips from what I can remember of my test:

It felt like most of my exam questions were sata and I only selected answers I was 100% certain on. So, most of my sata questions I’d only have 1 answer MAYBE 2 and it felt wrong- I’d always have a feeling there was another correct option but it’s not worth the risk! On this test it’s safer to get 1 point with certainty than risk any points off!

The prioritization questions were not straightforward! Yes it’s always ABCs but i got tricky scenarios that were confusing like airway issues that came second to circulation issues- I recommend dr Sharon prioritization video series for practice with these.

I know everyone says this but at the end of the day it’s a safety test! I really tried to internalize this for my second attempt, so just simple critical care info knowing baseline what would kill a patient, critical ecg rhythms, when to initiate chest compressions, this all came up.

I wish i could remember my test better and be more helpful. I want to encourage multiple time test takers, you can pass this. Don’t give up, you’ve got this!

I’m a repeat test taker failed first attempt with archer so I’m looking into getting u world but I just don’t like they only have 1 readiness assessment compared to archer it was unlimited. I’be been using bootcamp right now and it’s very similar to vagueness of nclex but I still feel need some content refresh. Does anyone really recommend U world?? I’m thinking of just getting another archer account since it’s cheaper.

I already rescheduled my NCLEX once to give myself one extra day. So far I've taken one Simple Nursing CAT exam (scored borderline), completed the free questions from UWorld and Bootcamp, watched several of Dr. Sharon's prioritization videos on YouTube (they honestly helped me a lot when I passed VATI), listened to Mark K Lecture 12, and used ChatGPT to review high-yield NCLEX topics. I've been studying on and off for a couple of weeks, but I've really been putting in the time over the last four days. Right now I'm finishing up more Mark K videos.

Even with all of that, I still don't feel ready. I know that's probably a common feeling, but I need to take the NCLEX because I have a job lined up and I'd really like to have my results by the 10th.

Does anyone have any last-minute tips or advice? Anything you did in the final day or two that you felt made a difference?

any tips or anything to ease my stress and anxiety plis :'>>

Hello po, Applying for NCLEX EXAM po ako this year, just want to ask po here if ever nagsubmit ako ng 2F ko May 26 and delivered na sa NY on May 29, 2026 tapos yung F1 ko po naman is submitted last June 5, should i follow up na po ba for my eligibility? Confused na kasi ako anong counting i based and if ilang weeks ba/ months. Hope may maka enlighten sakin with this, thank you! <3

Also meron bang nag Agency for step 1 here then DIY by step 2? plan ko sana i follow this path and is this possible ba?

I passed the NCLEX RN on 6/30!! I passed at 85. I studied with Archer, a little ATI (barely), and all 12 lectures of Mark K. Yes it was HELL studying for damn near a month but some days I barely studied. If you need advice let me know…what I did prepared me. I learned how to take NCLEX questions, that’s my biggest tip :)
Best of luck with studying and you got this :)

I made this thread for Test takers next week. I take mine on the 7th and I’m a repeat test taker. At one point, I paid for the test and never went to take it. I have SEVERE test anxiety and I’m finally being treated for it but With my test coming up I’m starting to feel those old feelings again. If there is anyone who recently passed some encouragement and advice would be really appreciated.

This is it for me. I went into a different career field after stepping away from the test the last time. (Three years ago) and now I’m back. I’ve been studying for months. I’ve used bootcamp, I have the actual Mark k subscription and I listened to NCLEX crusader last week. The only thing I plan on doing today is a few test questions and relisten to some prioritization videos.

Taking the NCLEX for my third time coming up. First time I was near passing in all categories, second time I kinda messed up. I’ve used Archer the first two times, but this time I’ve been using Kaplan mostly and started watching Dr. Sharon for Klimek. I feel confident in certain aspects. I took my first CAT on Kaplan where all the categories say ‘near passing’ but the overall says ‘below passing standard’ and I feel.. stuck. I don’t want to think negative but I could use some advice as to how to improve if I’m doing something wrong maybe?

I’m getting ready to take the NCLEX for the 3rd time, and honestly I could really use some advice.

I used Bootcamp for my first attempt and UWorld for my second. For this third attempt, I’ve been using UWorld much more consistently since I didn’t finish most of it before my second exam.

A few days ago, I scored 71% on a UWorld Self-Assessment, which gave me some confidence. But then I took an Archer CAT and failed at 85 questions with 61%, and my performance graph kept trending downward. I also got Borderline on an Archer Readiness Assessment. That CAT completely destroyed my confidence.

I know one of my biggest weaknesses is pharmacology, so I've been spending a lot of time reviewing it. Since that Archer CAT, I've been second-guessing myself on UWorld questions and getting more wrong than usual, probably because my confidence is gone.

I was originally scheduled to test in 2 days, but I was so scared of failing again that I rescheduled for 7 more days, so now my exam is in 9 days.

Right now I'm:

• Studying pharmacology
• Listening to Mark K lectures
• Using UWorld (expires in 4–5 days)
• Using Archer mainly for CAT exams

My UWorld overall percentile isn't great (around the 37th percentile), but I started using it when I was much weaker. Recently, my scores on question sets have mostly been around 65–72%.

For those who passed after multiple attempts, what would you do if you were in my position? Should I focus only on UWorld? Should I keep taking Archer CATs, or will that just hurt my confidence? Any advice would really mean a lot.