National Certification Exam Candidates

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  • 1.  Considering Testing Again

    Posted 01-07-2026 11:13 AM

    Hello everyone!

    I tested back in 2023 and failed. However, I am considering testing again. SEND HELP, PRAYERS, AND ENCOURAGEMENT! I passed NCLEX in 2019 and studying again will be a good refresher. What tools did you all use to pass? Whats the secret....??



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    Jasmine McClendon BSN
    RN
    Brandon, MS United States
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  • 2.  RE: Considering Testing Again

    Posted 01-08-2026 03:40 PM

    Hi Jasmine,

    There is actually no secret that I know of to pass this test.  Mainly, join this study group and ask questions.  Read and reread the review book and other suggested materials.  I took the two practice exams over and over.  And, when I took the test, I read each question slowly and very carefully and trusted in my nursing judgement....sort of like Spiderman's spidey-sense.  

    I wish you the very, very best.

    Happy studying,

    Debbie



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    Deborah Jo Kummer BSN, RN, NCSN
    PIPSN Past Chair
    School Resource Nurse
    Hillel Community Day School
    Westfall Academy
    Destiny Christian School
    Children's Center of Brighton
    Montessori School of Rochester
    Rochester, NY
    United States
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  • 3.  RE: Considering Testing Again

    Posted 01-09-2026 08:38 AM

    Great advice, Debbie! The only thing I would add is:

    • Believe in yourself. 
    • Remember that it is a national exam, so think big picture, not necessarily what you see in your own office or your own state.

    You've got this! 



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    Sandi Delack MEd, BSN, RN, NCSN-E, FNASN
    Executive Director, NBCSN
    sdelack@gmail.com
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  • 4.  RE: Considering Testing Again

    Posted 01-09-2026 09:58 AM

    Thank you!



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    Jasmine McClendon BSN
    RN
    Brandon, MS United States
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  • 5.  RE: Considering Testing Again

    Posted 01-09-2026 09:57 AM

    Thank you so much! I love the Spiderman's spidey-sense, haha! 

    For some reason, I thought the practice exams can only be taken once!



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    Jasmine McClendon BSN
    RN
    Brandon, MS United States
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