A LOT of time between N-CLEX Exams

[AnaMarie6282]

Hi everyone! I am fairly new to this site, though I do refer to it a lot when I have random questions. I was wondering if there is anybody (specifically in CT) who has taken their N-CLEX, not passed, and freaked out about the not passing so badly that they've let a lot of time go by. To word it simply, here is my story. I graduated with my BSN in December of 2007. I took the N-CLEX twice and did not pass. However, I think I studied for it the wrong way completely. I felt that I needed to go back and re-read almost everything I had learned, and I wasted a lot of time doing that when I probably should have been focusing on practice questions. I did take the Kaplan review course, but I really believe that I allowed my anxiety to get the best of me. I'm so angry at myself now. I should have kept going instead of taking a "break" because 6 years have passed me by and I am still working as a CNA:no: I know in my heart that nursing is what I want to do. I cannot imagine doing anything else. But when I merely glance at a review book I literally have a panic attack. Is anyone else in this situation, or has experienced anything similar? I'd love to get some feedback and I'll take absolutely ANY advice I can get because I definitely want to retake it! Thanks so much in advance!!

[obloom14]

That is a long time to allow for you to take a "break". Don't let a test get in the way of your future goals and dream. I understand that anxiety sometimes gets the best of us...but you shouldn't allow that to happen. Get back in the game, pick up a book and face your fears. If you don't do it now then when will you?

[kemifair]

Hi everyone! I am fairly new to this site though I do refer to it a lot when I have random questions. I was wondering if there is anybody (specifically in CT) who has taken their N-CLEX, not passed, and freaked out about the not passing so badly that they've let a lot of time go by. To word it simply, here is my story. I graduated with my BSN in December of 2007. I took the N-CLEX twice and did not pass. However, I think I studied for it the wrong way completely. I felt that I needed to go back and re-read almost everything I had learned, and I wasted a lot of time doing that when I probably should have been focusing on practice questions. I did take the Kaplan review course, but I really believe that I allowed my anxiety to get the best of me. I'm so angry at myself now. I should have kept going instead of taking a "break" because 6 years have passed me by and I am still working as a CNA:no: I know in my heart that nursing is what I want to do. I cannot imagine doing anything else. But when I merely glance at a review book I literally have a panic attack. Is anyone else in this situation, or has experienced anything similar? I'd love to get some feedback and I'll take absolutely ANY advice I can get because I definitely want to retake it! Thanks so much in advance!![/quote']

Hi anna, I graduated 2008 and couldn't pass nclex I did everything and finally last month I pass, don't give up.