Drowning because I failed

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I failed my NCLEX RN in Feb. I am finding it hard to study because I cant see myself ever passing that test. Any advice? I am lost.

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What did you use to study the first time? Have you gotten your results back to see what categories you did poorly in?

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I did not study very much. Yes I got my results. I was right at average on most of the subjects.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg, Psych, Geri, LTC, Tele,.

My advice: forget that you failed. People do sometimes fail. The important thing is to get back on the horse!

This time, make time to study. Complete as many NCLEX prep Qs as you can. (Target is 3500, but I only had time for 2500 before my NCLEX PN)

Learn mneumonics and lab values.

If you have the cash, take an NCLEX prep class in person through Kaplan or Hurst.

As long as you don't give up, you will eventually pass and become a nurse!

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Your thread has been moved to the NCLEX forum.

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Specializes in Med/Surg Tele, Cardiothoracic ICU, Level 1 Trauma.

Hang in there. It's tough feeling like you lost. We all have, especially in nursing school. In the end, it's JUST another test. This pain WILL pass. I can't count how many tests I've failed in life on two hands and feet. All we can do is mope for a little bit, pick ourselves up, and do it again! You got this. I used uworld and a Saunders book. Uworld has an app which is awesome. Just do questions and use the saunders book for reference. When you're ready to take the test again, leave the anxiety and all other bs at the door. Go in and show the board what you got! When you don't know the topic to a question... A&P, ABC's, process of elimination and common sense will get you through. Good luck and God bless.

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I just took the exams last Thursday and I just found out that I failed too like 30 minutes ago. I hope that I will pass the next time.

I was just wondering if Kaplan online is helpful?

Please advise.

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I would do Kaplan live review if you are able. And just keep practicing questions write down what you don't know and your lucky guesses I passed after taking it 3 times. Kaplan questions are similar to nclex questions if you have Saunders only do application and analysis questions because they are the types that are considered above passing

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I have saunders. Do you mean do the Study Portion using my laptop?

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Yes but u know the part where u can check the type of question you want do the analysis and application ones

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Ahhh okies.. I wil try to do that. Thank you so much! :)

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There's always hope to pass. Try to focus on your weak areas review contents then do questions and go take it again don't wait too long. Good luck!!! stay positive and motivated. You passed nursing school for a reason!

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