Didn't pass my 1st NCLEX, really upset :(

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I took boards for the first time this last Thursday and did the "trick" that night and knew I didn't pass. I officially found out today I didn't pass. I know my material which is this frustrating part. I studied so much but I let the test intimidate me and get the best of me. I was seriously shaking and panicking when I got to the computer screen. And I got the max amount of questions. I was hoping the computer would shut off after 75 and then I kept getting more and more questions and panicked even more. I'm just feeling really defeated right now and discouraged. This really sucks! Any advice on how to pass this test? I feel like a failure!!!! :-(

First of all you are NOT a failure you just had a bad run with the exam this time around. Take some time out and find your self and passion to pass this exam then re-build a strategy for studying. Do NOT let this experience block you from your future, you can do this. When I had to retake the exit hesi it was so disappointing but I took a breather from it all and refocused, pulled it together, and success was shortly to follow. You took it, you know what to expect from it, now restructure a plan and take another stab at it.

Thank you for the kind words!! I'm going to take a few days for myself and then find a new strategy for studying and refocus. I just have one more hurdle to get over...

Yes, I understand what you are going through I failed myself the first time. What people tell me is that you have to go about it different they any other test. Because nclex gives you two wrong answers, and two right answers. So most people say start to pick between two answers, like if they both can go with the subject then pick the best answers . There is a great youtube from Kaplan about how to answers the nclex questions it is very long but very good. If you get to the end of the test and on the last questions they will pick the answer before that one to pass or fail you. Like if your test is 205 questions the 204 is what they pick ...watch the video it is very good easy to understand also. Give your self some time and get a plan A and plan B together to start to study..good luck

Thank you for that advice I appreciate it!! I will definitely watch that Kaplan YouTube video! I definitely need to come up with a different strategy this time around. The fact that I failed with 265 questions and not 75 questions gives me hope but I was close to passing. I really think I let my nerves get the best of me I had so much anxiety going into that test! At least now I know what to expect and I just need to refocus and not be so hard on myself.

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YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE!

Sorry to get all caps on you, but you aren't. I can relate as I have failed my exam 2 times. The advice I will give you is take a few days off, relax and clear your thoughts. Once you are able to do that, refocus yourself! Try to find out what you can do differently. It will be hard, but it's time to think of a plan to defeat the next exam. Try to remain confident and have faith in yourself that you can pass your next exam. You know you can do it because you've passed nursing school! I know anxiety can get the best of us, and it really got me the last two times. However, this time I know it will be different. My mindset and perspective on NCLEX has changed tremendously and also for the better. Do not let the NCLEX deter you from your dreams! Someone once told me, "Your dreams may be delayed, but it doesn't mean it was denied!" Keep trying dear! I have faith you will conquer your next exam. God bless! I will keep you in my prayers. :)

i am so sorry , i can relate i also failed the exam the first time , i was also hoping for the computer to shut down at 75 and when it did not i felt defeated and was just hoping not to get to 265 i ended at 171. my 2nd time around i went with the mind set of getting all 265 questions and i took my time to read and answer each question. i also had to work on myself i prayed and kept telling myself that was officially going to be an RN on the day of my exam. i used the PDA book , 3 week NCSBN review( they are the people who write the NCLEX) it cost $50 and Saunders. i wish you the very best , you can do it . God bless

Awww thank you guys so much!!!!! This website is really helping me gather myself again I really appreciate your support!! It's good to know I'm not alone :)

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