Re: lack of confidence
Sorry to hear that you failed the exam. I would consider working as CNA, maybe, but that is very hard, backbreaking work. Many people speak of Suzanne's study plan in the NCLEX forum. You may consider doing that, in addition to a review course. Also, Kaplan's Strategy for Success for NCLEX-PN was very helpful to me.
I would assume that it is very hard to walk into an exam that you failed without serious apprehension. But, now, you do know that the exam can be a bit unpredictable and strange.
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