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You can pass the NCLEX RN the first time! There are many students that pass the test on their initial attempt. With some thought about how you study, you can too! Only 87.1% of US educated students and 47.4% of students educated abroad passed the NCLEX in the first quarter of 2008. this figure dropped 2% and 10% for US and internationally educated students compared to the first quarter of 2007 according to the NCSBN. An initial review of this statistic could be a bit disheartening, but when reviewing the numbers as a whole they are curious. Here are some interesting statistics .

US Educated Students- First Time NCLEX TestTakers 2007:

First Quarter- 26,923 Candidates 89.1% % Pass Rate

Second Quarter- 31,379 Candidates 87.6% Pass Rate

Third Quarter- 51,428 Candidates 83.5% Pass Rate

Forth Quarter- 9.849 Candidates 78.6% Pass Rate

The pass percentages vary significantly between the quarters. Does the test administered vary that much from one quarter to the next? It is not likely that the NCSBN is making changes that will cause a variance of this degree. The amount of students taking the exam does not appear to be a factor either, as the highest and lowest pass rates are during periods where there are the most and least number of candidates.

The conclusion we may be able to draw from this is that it is likely that the students sitting for the test during the first and second quarters were full time nursing students and they sat for their tests as the course was completed. An amazingfact which is not mentioned above is that in 2007, on average students with a high school diploma passed at 87.9% ; baccalaureate degreed students 86.4%; and associate degreed students at 84.8%. Surprisingly, students with only a diploma had a higher passing rate.

The most likely reason for this is that they have fewer responsibilities, and they have more opportunity to study. Students with less responsibility are better able to concentrate on what they have learned, opposed to their counter parts, who must concentrate on the needs of their children and their careers.

It is challenging to find the time to study for the NCLEX Exam with such responsibilities It is necessary to schedule your time. If you haven't begun nursing classes yet, start taking the time to figure out when you will be able to study. Develop practical expectations. Consider what other activities you will have to give up. If you realize in advance what sacrifices you have to make and you tell those who depend on you, they will be more cognizant of your needs.

Determine where you will study. This must be a location where you feel focused on your studies. Time that you spend focused only on your studies will be effective and take less time. Interestingly, the auto is a great place to study and reinforce what you have learned. Get NCLEX RN audios and start listening to them. Since you have used your time more effectively, you will be able to reward yourself with some downtime. Take advantage of all the audio study materials. The more you listen to and learn, the less time you will be sitting at the desk.

Only careful planning and execution of all aspects of your studying and test preparation will help you pass the NCLEX exam. As noted above, it is not a matter of your level of education that will dictate if you Pass the NCLEX, it is how you execute your plan for education.