Depressed nurse, looking for inspiration/ role models/ encouragement

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I'll try to make this short.

I've gone through a lot of personal problems in the past 3 years that has dramatically decreased my self-confidence and morale. Even though I was going through a lot, I still took the NCLEX last 2011 and 2014, but failed both times.

I still have some "emotional healing" to do but I feel that I have become stronger through the years and I'm ready to try again. I am currently reviewing for my 3rd try and I plan to take it on the last week of October or early November this year. The trauma of failing twice still haunts me sometimes and I guess I am just looking for a bit of inspiration from anyone who has gone through something similar to my story. Someone who went through problems in life/ someone who has failed but pushed through and eventually managed to overcome all difficulties. I don't want to give up on becoming a Nurse and I know that if I just focus 101%, I will finally pass and it will boost my confidence once more.

I graduated last 2009, passed my local board exams on the first try and got my license on 2010. I'm not very "smart" and add to that the fact that I have already failed the NCLEX twice, makes me feel a little anxious but I am determined to fight off any negative thoughts and really do my best on this 3rd try.

Wish me luck and I hope I hear/ read some inspiring stories of strength from you guys.. Thanks..

PS-- If you can relate to my story, I would really appreciate if you share with me what you did to overcome that difficult and challenging season in your life. Thank you!!

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Im right there with you. Graduated in 2013, failed twice in 2014. I've been to scared to study or take the test again. I gave up on myself for 2 years, but now I'm back and studying again.

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I'm sorry that you went through a difficult time but happy that you're ready to try again soon. I graduated in May of this year but I too failed on the first time and around that time I just went through a break up that devastated me. I was able to push through the sad phase I went through with both the break up and failing the nclex. Pushed myself hard and studied for almost two months straight, retested August 30th and happy to say that I passed! You can do it too!! Try a new method of studying, that's what I had to do. I figured I was in a better place emotionally now it's time to put 100% effort in studying for this exam the right way and finally putting it behind me. Hope this helps :D

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Hey there.. I just got my ATT a couple of days ago and cried a little because I got anxious. I started praying and felt better a few minutes. How's your studying going? Have you had any work experience so far?

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I'm sorry that you went through a difficult time but happy that you're ready to try again soon. I graduated in May of this year but I too failed on the first time and around that time I just went through a break up that devastated me. I was able to push through the sad phase I went through with both the break up and failing the nclex. Pushed myself hard and studied for almost two months straight, retested August 30th and happy to say that I passed! You can do it too!! Try a new method of studying, that's what I had to do. I figured I was in a better place emotionally now it's time to put 100% effort in studying for this exam the right way and finally putting it behind me. Hope this helps :D

I am so very happy for you! Congratulations! And I truly hope that you keep succeeding. I'm sorry to hear that you also went through a devastating time.. I guess it's part of life. We just have to be strong and keep the ball rolling. There are just days when it's extra hard to do.. Anyway, I wish you all the best and thank you for your encouragement..

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