failed nclex 5x

momX2

I know this is OT and I hope you don't see it as petty, but I am curious. Why do you type in a different font every time you post? Sometimes all caps, sometimes all lower case, sometimes just the first letter of each word in caps, but never in the traditional/ ie, typical fashion? Like I said, not a huge deal, but distracting enough to make me ask! Inquiring minds want to know.

Actually, I never even noticed it until you said something. I have no idea. Sometimes if I am at work, I have to use all caps for the program I have to use. I dont know how it happened that the first letter of every word happed to be capitalized. Interesting. Thanks for the "change of thought":chuckle

When did you graduate? I still think you should talk to some of your nursing instructors/clinical instructors -- they may be able to help you focus on both your strengths and areas you need to improve/focus on. You may or may not like what others have to say ... but when you ask for advice, that's what you're gonna get. Take from it what you want ... then move on. Good luck.

I understand that but the advice I asked for actually wasnt even about the guy in my class. I was making a point about how boards make no sense whatsoever, and how an A student can fail boards and others can pass. I wasnt putting him down either. He was actually a good friend of mine in school. And I am not jealous of everyone who has passed. I am very happy for them. We all worked very hard through nursing school. No one had it any worse than anyone else.

I graduated last May.

You got through nursing school. Did you have difficulty passing nursing exams?

You've been reviewing for over one year. The items you mentioned in your original post had more to do with common sense and critical-thinking skills. I'm wondering if you are overanalying each question, rushing through the questions, etc. I'm sure you are very stressed. If you feel you know the material, I'd focus most on trying to be kind to yourself & resting. I doubt that whether you pass next time will be determined how hard you study the day or two before the NCLEX. Take some time off before the exam and take a mini vacation -- relax & spoil yourself. The NCLEX will be there. But perhaps if you go in with a relaxed frame of mind, it will make the difference.

This test does not define you. YOU DEFINE YOU whether or not you pass. Failing NCLEX does not make you a failure (it doesn't make you an RN) but it's just a test. This year probably has overwhelmed you. Let go, relax, and see if this doesn't make a difference.

I have talked with KAPLAN which I am signed up for. They seem to think (because I answered 265 questions the last 2 times I have taken the test) that I just have trouble making a decision between 2 answers. They seem to think I know my nursing content or I wouldnt make it to 265 questions.

No, I didnt have trouble with test in nsg school. I do have a problem with anxiety. With those 2 together, that is why I know I can do it. If I had struggled through school, barely passing and failed NCLEX 5 times I would know it was not for me. But, I didnt struggle with nsg content or clinical. It is just this test. And I dont think that how many times you fail the test tells anything about the kind of nurse you will be. But that is just my opinion. Thanks so much!!:)

[ I'ts pretty darn hard to be able to pinpoint who is going to be the competent nurse by the NCLEX alone, IMO.

Thank you!!!