Most of them had already failed before.
I started formally collecting NCLEX results this summer. Of the first nine students to fill out the survey, seven had already failed at least once before we started working together, and six shut off at 85 questions — the minimum the exam allows.
NCLEX Results, Reported by Students
These came from a survey, not from memory. Every student below reported their own attempt number and the question their exam shut off at.
This is an undercount, and I'd rather say so. I only started collecting results formally this summer, and filling out the survey is voluntary, so these nine are a fraction of the students who have tested with me. Three more repeat test-takers passed just last week and haven't filled anything out. This is simply the part I can document.
What Students Say About the Work
Every quote below is shared with permission, using the name each student asked me to use.
"Aubrey is the GOAT. I passed NCLEX on my third attempt because I utilized her. When I say she changed my life, I mean it. I would not be a registered nurse today if it weren't for her. She helps us understand things on a deeper level and understand the why to certain scenarios or situations. I thank you 1000 times for everything!"
"She is the best at what she does. I passed the NCLEX on my second attempt, one year after graduating, and I couldn't have done it without her guidance and support. If it weren't for her, I would still be struggling. I became much better at select-all-that-apply questions by learning how to narrow my choices down to the most correct answers."
"Aubrey was amazing with me. She was very honest from Day 1. She told me exactly where I went wrong and how to perfect it. I failed my NCLEX two times before my third attempt. She was very patient with my concerns. Trust what she's telling you and you will pass as well."
"Narrowing down which topics to prioritize was my biggest hurdle. Working with Aubrey helped me focus my study efforts so I could thoroughly master high-yield concepts. I also took her NCLEX question workshop, which taught me concrete strategies for tackling every question type. I felt completely prepared retaking the exam and passed in just 85 questions."
"Aubrey was exceptionally bright, kind, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. She was always available outside of tutoring hours and consistently went above and beyond to ensure my success. She took the time to create personalized resources tailored to my specific learning needs. Her dedication, patience, and genuine belief in my abilities made a lasting impact on my confidence."
"To not feel like any question is stupid. She makes you feel smart even when helping you learn, and she will explain every topic to you in the way you need it explained to you. She goes above and beyond by making video playlists and consistently checks in with you. Even though she's a tutor, she feels like a friend."
Google Reviews
Every review below is public on my Google Business Profile, so you can verify any of it yourself.
"Aubrey was instrumental in my journey as a repeat test taker. I had failed in 85 questions and felt like my RN dream was over. The knowledge and confidence I gained over the weeks we worked together were invaluable. After 45 days, I passed my NCLEX in 85 questions on the second try. Best decision I ever made was to find a great tutor."
"Working with Aubrey was an amazing experience! She is incredibly kind, dedicated, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure her students succeed. Her tutoring sessions, study tools, and question workshop made high-yield topics easy to understand and gave me the exact strategies I needed for the exam. Because of her, I went into my retake confident and passed in 85 questions!"
"She is truly the best at what she does. With her guidance and support, I was able to pass my NCLEX on my second attempt, one year after graduating. Before working with her, I felt lost and wasn't sure how to approach the exam effectively. She taught me how to think more critically, focus on the highest-yield topics, and answer questions with confidence. She kept me focused and gave me the confidence I needed to succeed."
"Working with Nurse Aubrey played a huge role in helping me pass the NCLEX. She created a personalized study plan that kept me focused and on track. She was patient, encouraging, and had an amazing ability to identify my weaknesses. Instead of trying to cover everything at once, she guided me toward strengthening the areas where I needed the most improvement. She never stopped believing in me, even during moments when I doubted myself."
"Aubrey demonstrated exceptional intelligence, professionalism, kindness, compassion, and expertise throughout my academic journey. She consistently made herself available outside of scheduled tutoring sessions and went above and beyond to support her VIP clients. Her dedication, patience, and commitment to my academic growth significantly improved my critical thinking, confidence, and overall performance."
"Aubrey is the GOAT. I passed NCLEX on my third attempt because I utilized her. When I say she changed my life, I mean it. I would not be a registered nurse today, if it weren't for her! She helps students understand the importance of nursing and taking exams. She helps us understand things on a deeper level and understanding the why to certain scenarios or situations. I thank you 1000 times for everything!"
"Very excited to have met her. She helped me pass one of nursing class and can't wait to continue working with her."
Nursing School Turnarounds
Not everyone I work with is preparing for the NCLEX. Plenty are just trying to get through the semester.
"It gave me a structured mindset on what to focus on and what not to. It helped with critical thinking, enhanced my understanding of what I already know, and created a day-to-day routine."
Asked what she'd tell another student: "Do it, and do it early."
"Prior to meeting Aubrey, I was failing my fundamentals of nursing class. She showed me how to study effectively for the nursing exam and ultimately how to pass the nursing program. Although I regret not meeting Aubrey sooner, I am overjoyed that we finally did. I am incredibly grateful for everything that you have done for me."
"Highly recommend. Very good at finding the root cause for confusion and correcting it. It helped me gain a deeper understanding of the topic and the situations within it."
"Invest your money. It may be a lot, but the way Nurse Aubrey broke down the questions really made sense and made you look at questions in a different approach. I started reading more slowly versus just skimming."
From Earlier Students
Where these came from, and why there are screenshots. I tutored on Wyzant from 2022 until I went independent, and collected over 200 five-star reviews there. Those reviews stayed with the platform when I left, so they're reproduced here rather than linked.
Anyone can type out a glowing review and put their own name on it, so at the bottom of this section are the unedited screenshots — the original Wyzant pages and the messages students actually sent me. The Google reviews above are the ones you can verify independently. Everything else you can at least see for yourself.
"I passed my most recent med surg exam with her help! Nursing material can be overwhelming, but Aubrey helps simplify things and shares her own knowledge by adding more to the material my instructors give me. Highly recommend!"
"Aubrey was helpful with explaining prioritization and how to answer questions on the exams, and she knows how to explain the topics and made them easy to understand. She was instrumental in me passing my final, and my first semester."
"Aubrey is a jewel. She is very knowledgeable and knows how to explain topics well. She gives great examples and also sends additional information for you to review. Excellent tutor!"
"Aubrey has taught me many things based on questions I've had from practice exams I've taken. I've reached limits I didn't think I could. She is also patient and understanding about my schedule."
"She helped me pass my NCLEX on the second try with 85 questions. She guided me through prioritization strategies, including ABCs and acute vs chronic. She was especially helpful with OB topics, particularly fetal heart monitoring, which I was struggling with."
"Aubrey helped me prepare for my TEAS exam. She was extremely helpful and patient. She gave me all of the material and help that I needed to be prepared. Would definitely recommend her as a tutor!"
"I just needed to understand one quirk regarding pediatric dosing that no one seemed to be able to explain to me. She helped me see what I was missing! I would recommend her."
"Aubrey was willing to answer the questions I had on random med-surg topics, and she did so in a way that allowed me to better understand the concepts. I never felt like she was judging me for lack of knowledge, or for any other reason."
"Our first lesson we discussed dosage calculations using the dimensional analysis method, and we completed a few practice questions on ATI. Aubrey is a great tutor and I look forward to her help throughout my nursing school journey."
"She explained every disease and disorder I had a question about and gave me a scenario to help me understand. It was just my first session but I can't wait for my next. I feel much more confident after just one hour of tutoring."
"She is truly the best and gives me more confidence than before I came into her session. I'll always have Aubrey as my nursing weapon because she is truly the goat when it comes to nursing. Book her ASAP, she will get you where you need to be."
"Aubrey is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. She has wonderful communication skills and responds very quickly. I am grateful to find her and look forward to continuing to work with her."
The Moment They Found Out
Messages students sent me the day they got their results.
"I passed in 85! Quite the turnaround. Literally sooo many things on your study guides were on my NCLEX, and your case study and SATA strategies really carried me through."
"85 and out. I'm your success story now lol"
"I PASSED / OMG / I'M CRYING"
"I just got my license!! Thank you so much for everything you have done for me, you helped me so much!"
"86!!! ... I am the nurse."
"I just saw my unofficial result and I passed!!! Thank you so much for helping me and guiding me through this journey."
"Just wanted to share with you that I passed my NCLEX at 85 questions."
"I took my last final today and passed. Thank you again, truly couldn't have done it without your help and encouragement along the way."
"I passed my exam with a 96 and I'm so happy, moving to the next quarter!"
Whatever Attempt You're On,
It's Not Too Late
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