07/07/2025
Why NCLEX Repeat Takers Are Struggling More Since the NGN Launch
Since the launch of the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) in April 2023, I’ve noticed a growing trend: repeat test-takers failing multiple times—some as many as 5 to 9 attempts over 1–2 years—before finally passing. What’s behind this cycle?
A major issue is the misunderstanding of how the NGN actually works. Many students and nursing programs are still approaching the NGN the same way they approached the old NCLEX—by drilling question banks and relying on rote memorization.
That strategy no longer works.
The NGN is not about how many questions you can complete—3,000 questions on Archer, Bootcamp, or UWorld won’t guarantee a pass. The NGN is a clinical judgment exam, and passing it requires something deeper than repetition: it requires critical thinking.
I’ve worked with students who had failed the NCLEX multiple times before they came to me. The difference-maker? They stopped memorizing and started learning how to think like a nurse—how to analyze cues, prioritize, and apply nursing knowledge to real scenarios.
So when students ask, “How do I improve my critical thinking?”—my answer is clear:
It starts with mastering your core nursing content and learning how to dissect a question, not just recognize it.
The NGN rewards thinkers, not memorizers.
Let’s stop repeating the same mistakes and start teaching the skills that matter.
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