Emotional breakdown failed Nclex

[bnparks]

I am so upset...in fact I am crying as I type this up. I graduated with my BSN in May with a 3.4 not to mention keeping my scholarship all four years of college....and then I took the Kaplan class right afterward graduation. I scheduled my first nclex on July 17th and I took all 250 questions and I was so upset to find out that I had failed. I began studying again right off the bat and I ended up finishing the Nclex exam cram book, Prioritization delegation and assignment book, and nursing 101 how to pass along with the learningext website. Overall I did about 4000 questions. I took the nclex for the second time on September 12th and I found out today that I failed again. I am so upset and I am thinking about not taking it again...I dont know how to study for this test and it seems like no matter how many questions I do I dont ever see any of them on the actual nclex. I am desperate for advise or encouragement. This is one of the worst days of my life and I dont know where to turn.

[bak40]

How are you doing now? I just joined this site because I am now in your shoes. I graduated in December and took the boards this past week. I failed and I'm devastated, humiliated, and embarassed to face my class peers and now co workers. This is so emotionally tough on me.

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

This thread is over 12 months old. Many fail first time so please don't feel humiliated and embarrassed and doesn't mean you are a bad nurse. I would seriously consider Suzanne's plan for retaking the test and all information regarding her plan can be found on the main NCLEX forum page in 2 stickies

[Jorlyn1630]

I was depress as well when I take the exam last January 9...for my second attempt.....I said to myself.....I think America is not for me( I am currently working here in England for 7 years already)and I am thinking I might be here in England forever...but thanks to my husband and true friends---they enlighten me so much....they said to I shouldn't give up for my greatest dream as long as i live......I can try again and they will be praying and will support me!!! As Igo along on my life after 2 weeks of thinking i need to give up taking the test...I come to a point why not try it again....and that is what I wanted to do again...But for now..I PROMISE that I will do my very best....will take my time now and not to cram...will do more relaxation technique and more time to review...I know there is hope...May God bless us NCLEX takers.!

[nurse1717]

The Nclex is a tough test both mentally and emotionally whether or not you pass. As others have said, take the good from that 1st test (what type of questions they asked, etc.) and leave behind the emotional baggage-sometimes this takes a while. Best of luck on your next attempt...schedule it only when you're ready.