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I know we all go through this anxiety but I feel really defeated. I put my family through a lot to do nursing school. I feel confident in my nursing abilities but have always been a lousy test taker. I knew before going in that 265 questions usually means that the computer needs that maximum time to determine your competence. I also knew in my heart that I'd get all 265 questions. I sure did and it took almost the whole 6 hours. It's not a coincidence. I really think that I failed. So far all of my classemates passed at 75 questions. I feel sad because my family and kids want me back in regular life again. I felt like I failed. Most of the people who passed said that too but I really think the question amount spells it out for me. I knew I was struggling and the number of questions discouraged me. I was getting arrogant too because everyone has been passing despite saying it was horrible. Never say never but I don't feel hopeful. I can't go through this all again. I'll probably get 265 again too. It was brutal and my family was so hoping I'd pass. They have really taken sacrifices for me. All of my classmates know I took the test today and are rooting for me. They are nice folks but I wint be able to hide my embarrassment for being the only one that failed. Sorry, Debbie Downer over here. I just needed to talk to someone. I'm trying to seem strong and confident for my kids. I need to take the mask off for a minute. To make matters worse, my current employer has hired me as a nurse to start tomorrow. They were being assuming I'd pass and I'll have to tell them not so fast. Thank you, bless your hearts.

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Either way it goes you gave it your all...who cares that all you classmates passed @75 it just means it took them a shorter amount of time to prove themselves..... Stay positive, pray about it & come back & let us know you passed with 265 questions.

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I'm sorry to hear that, but I believe you will make it. Although it may feel discouraging do not give up. Your story sounds like mines. I take NCLEX tomorrow with a job already lined up. I have been hyperventilating all day and praying for the best. You have to do the same. Although things seem as if they are lined up great just remember it is all God's plan. If that job is for you then it will be, but if something out there is better then you'll get that instead. No matter the outcome just remember everything happens for a reason. That's what I have to keep telling myself right now to stay sane lol. Good luck!

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Thank you so much. I feel better now that it's official so I can plan for my next effort. I think it was clinging to a small chance of passing that was messing with my head. Every classmate so far passed including those who got 265 questions. Only me and another girl failed and we tested on the same exact day. Very weird... what are the odds of that? My ego is bruised but I know people have had to take it many more times which I applaud. That's dedication. I pray the 2nd attempt won't break me. I'm open to study tips. I'm not expecting to ever be prepared but I gotta try harder! Thanks again. Oh boy.

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luvmzlynn26...How did yours go? All the best.

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Trust me I understand! Honestly I'm in a little funk now because I totally bombed it. The test stopped at 79 questions and I felt as if I guessed on majority of the exam. I allow my nerves to get the best of me. I wish you the best on the future. Everything will come in due time!

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Your story seems similar to mine. I failed with 265. I took the whole 6 hours and almost ran out of time, so I pretty much guessed on the last half. I had a job lined up and everything. All my friends passed. I feel like I too let my family down. I was feeling down for a few days, but I am going to give it my all on this 2nd attempt. Do you have any idea when you are going to reschedule?

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Your story seems similar to mine. I failed with 265. I took the whole 6 hours and almost ran out of time, so I pretty much guessed on the last half. I had a job lined up and everything. All my friends passed. I feel like I too let my family down. I was feeling down for a few days, but I am going to give it my all on this 2nd attempt. Do you have any idea when you are going to reschedule?

I'm so sorry you are in this boat too. Honestly, I was expecting to possibly fail but assumed other people in my class would fail too. That hasn't been the case so I feel a little self conscious about it but I'll be okay. You will be too. I'm a CNA at a hospital and they are pretty relaxed about the job offer but put me on the schedule to train a day after my test. No pressure right? It was not fun having to tell them to hold up a minute. I'm going to probably wait longer to test again. I don't have $200 to drop once a month so I want to make sure my study habits are solid. What about you ? Good luck!!

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I plan to test as soon as I can. Close to the 45 day mark. Probably the 2nd week in March. How did you prepare last time? I am upset with myself for not studying like I should have. Most of my classmates only used uworld and passed. I only used uworld for 2 weeks, and didn't finish the qbank. I also didn't do questions every day :eek:

New plan: I study everyday. I am going through all the content of HURST and doing Uworld. I have the Saunders book to reinforce content, and plan to get the Prioritization book by Lacharity.

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I PASSED the NCLEX!!!!!

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I PASSED the NCLEX!!!!!

That's great!!!!! Congratulations :)

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