Failed Boards

[acantrell]

Hello!! I am in need of direction... I took Boards last Friday and found out I FAILED, not only did I fail but I failed terribly the computer shut off at 80 questions!!

I have been working as a GN in MI/SICU since the end of Janurary and now since I no longer have a GN license I can not enter a patient's room, can't touch a patient, I can't even transport a patient. This hurts even more because I feel like I am being punished....like I am not punishing myself enough!! Soooo now I am trying to get over the fact I have to pay another 350.00 (after my pay has been decreased in half) and the very important fact I have to retake Boards again!

I do have somewhat of a plan. I took the Hurst review, which was awesome, but I did not have time to practice Nclex style questions before testing. The hurst has a 45 day remediation class that I plan on taking, but I need a good Nclex question practice book.

If anyone has any words of wisdom and a book they suggest that will help with Nclex questions I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance!

[Live.&.Learn]

You're not being punished, the facility is following the law. You're not licensed.

I didn't know anyone still had the "GN" designation-- I thought that went out with NCLEX-almost-on-demand.

I think she was just looking for some encouragement and maybe a little direction.

[Live.&.Learn]

I know you said you didn't have time to practice questions but you need to make time. Life is crazy, believe me I know, but you worked so hard to get to this point. Practice, practice, practice...life will be right there waiting for you when you get through this. Best of luck to you!