Re: Nclex second time around. My take on it.

Until you get notification you still have a good chance on passing. Hang in there and good luck

Re: Nclex second time around. My take on it.

Thank u so much! SilverDragon102 I've been following the site for already good couple months! i have read every single comment more than 1034567384 times i know how it works but for some reason i can't control my emotions too well! i'm losing hope and i compare my situationwith most people's wait and i never understand why mine has to be sooo long! and like i mentiones this was my 2nd time and the 1st time happened exactly what it's happening to me right now! no name no nothing until 10 days after that ugly letter saying i failed with 75 questions and that i did very poorly! I was thinking this time i did better! 265 and 25 SATAS, 6 Problems, 6 drag and drop and 45 meds! i think sthat was a hard test style! so i guess i was fighint back good! at the end my last question was easy about alzhaimer! I hope i got it right! Thank u for the support and encouraging words it made me smile!!! thank u!

Re: Nclex second time around. My take on it.

Believe me I know it is hard waiting. Think how foreign nurses in California do if they have no SSN they have no choice but to wait for snail mail and on average takes 4 weeks

We have had members think they have failed and they get letter couple weeks later saying they have passed. If you do fail DON'T GIVE UP, take a short break and then start over again as if you haven't studied. Maybe reassess your study technique and try something else. I passed on my 3rd time and many many good nurses have passed after failing one or twice. You can do it so hang in there

Re: Nclex second time around. My take on it.

DaliaFairy, never give up. I know how it feel, dont lose hope. I'm sure you passed, if the last few questions were dirt easy, I'm sure you passed. If you feel confident answering those prioritization and infection control questions, I'm sure you have passed. Keep us posted on your result. Good luck fairy .

Hey SunShine BSN, those SATA questions are a pain in the rear. I believe the best way to answer those type of questions is to have a good knowledge base and answer and check what you do know, then double check your answer before you move on to the next question. The Lacharity case studies are hard, I pretty much skip that part of the book and focus on the first two part of the book. 62% on Kaplan is good enough I believe, just go to the test with some confidence and I believe you will walk out of there with a RN license. Good luck SunShine.

Re: Nclex second time around. My take on it.

Thank you PUMP ACTION NURSE: I called the Nursing board after waiting since the 11th and the lady told me they don't have any info about me yet in their system! but she told me: Never give up!!! so i took it as yes u failed and wait for ur letter around the 10th day after u took your test! It was my 2nd time taking the test! i had my RN-IP couple months ago and after failing the 1st time i lost my job and since then i've been dying of sadness ever second! I thought this 2nd time i was going to make it! i took kaplan twice and i passed all the test 65-75% i don't know what went wrong this time! i have to wait for my letter that will said the areas i had problems with! Thank you for the support! i guess i just have to wait for the letter to make it formal my 2nd failing!

Re: Nclex second time around. My take on it.

Fairy, don't lose faith. I'm assuming things are kind of slow since you are living in Canada, they might need more time processing these kind of paperwork. Seems like you are hauling major butt with Kaplan scoring that high. I have a feeling that you might be weak in one area because with score like yours on Kaplan you should have no problem passing the test. Anyhow remember I had to wait over a month to get my result, but that one month of doing nothing cleared my head. Then that day came when I got the call. I did not open my failure letter because I was living all over the place when I went to school, so I used my relative's address for my mailing address. I did not even open the letter, my cousin open the letter from Sacramento and told me over the phone that I totally bombed the test and threw the paper away. I did not even know where I stank on that test. All I know was that the NCLEX is no regular test. It is testing your safety and your judgement. I studied, build up my knowledge base and answer questions with the mindset of safety in mind and that is how I made it through. Just keep a positive mental attitude and above all else, don't fret if you fail. Just retake it again. I know it sound easier said than doing it but dont stress yourself out. A stressful mind wont get you anywhere. Just relax and enjoy your hobbies or hang out with friends or relatives till you get the official result. I'm here if you need any help or have any questions.

Re: Nclex second time around. My take on it.

Thank u so much for the support and encouraging words! I'm from CA. Anyway today after 10 days just like the 1st time I GOT MY LETTER: "I FAILED" 2nd time now! i did way better thanthe 1st time i had all the areas near passing level! i'm retaking it in about 35 more days! i'm doing better than the 1st time at least i have a job (CNA) and i still have the courage and the heart to keep trying! I will never give up! I know im a nurse already i just need to make it official! thank u so much for all the luv and support this website has given me all the times. God bless us! and i will keep in touch!

Re: Nclex second time around. My take on it.

That's the spirit! At least you have a job to pay for those fees, better than me going to mommy and making her pay my dues. I think you are in a better position than most grads who just graduated and have a license, since you are a new grad working as a CNA, after you get your RN license, its a guaranteed RN job since most hospital accept internal applicants than outside applicants. So dont fret. You got something going for you and it seems like you are getting closer to passing that test. Strengthen your weak point and stay focus on the test, I'm sure you will get that license soon. Good luck

Re: Nclex second time around. My take on it.

Yes U r right! having a job at the place where u want to be a nurse works pretty good! right now i'mbuilding seniority and that's agreat think! i decided to enjoy life and keep working with all i have to accomplish my dream in life! the letter i got said i was near passing on all my areas for me was a good think compare with the 1st letter i got from the Nursing Board! i will never quit! i know i am a nurse ijust need to make it official! i can't wait to celebrate with all of you guys! i still have over 30 days to be able to retake my 3rd time around Nclex text! i know just God knows when will be my time! i will just keep trying every 45 days! and trust him! Gob less you all!
Dalia

Re: Nclex second time around. My take on it.

To Pump Action...Congratulations!!

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and advice. I'm scheduled to take the NCLEX-RN for the first time on June 17th. I went on this board to read other people's thoughts and experiences on the test. I really love your positive attitude, it's making me feel a little better about the test! I'm taking Kaplan and reviewing the Saunder's book to prepare.

Good luck on your future endeavors! And thank you, once again, for your insight