i failed my first, and im traumatized!

DIVA-RNMOM24 · Apr 27, 2008

Hey, the feelings you are having is totally normal. I'm sure us that have failed the NCLEX-RN have felt the same way you have felt but the most important thing to remember is to get back up, dust yourself off and try again. I myself had taken an RN-A position and was three months into my position when I decided to test and failed with 265 questions. :banghead: I was devastated. You have to pace yourself and give yourself time to get over the emotional dispair and then get some motivation and try it again. I've learned that your attitude about taking the test is everything. Think positive from here on out, surround yourself with positive people and gather a study plan that works for YOU and set a date to retest. One day you will have a testimony to give too that will help someone else. Good luck to you and you will past the next time :). This site has alot of people that don't mind giving words of encouragement, advice and help with preparation.

mattyjenny · Apr 27, 2008

Hello posh1104- welcome to the forum. I too took my first test in March and didn't pass with 135 questions. I took a few weeks off to get myself together. I started Suazanne's plan and just finished the first step. I'm waiting to get the mailing for the second step May 1. I have heard some really great things about her program. Lots of people have passed b/c of her. There are a lot of retesters here and we are all here for each other. Just hang in there and we will all get through it.

michaRN, RN · Apr 28, 2008

i felt the same thing as you. I felt like i was a dumb!but im not God might have a reason even i was praying every time i think of my soon to be nclex but he did not answer my prayer but maybe because it was my fault for i did not study hard enough (even if i spent most of my time reading and trying to put in all the information in my head that time )but it did not work or it wasnt really my time yet..we have to move on and take the nclex exam again once were ready..i am trying to be hopeful to boost my confidence back again..

posh1104 · Apr 29, 2008

thanks for all your encouragements..im still waiting for my new eligibility, ill try suzzane's plan, keep me posted for your status as well. i know well all get through this! much love! :kiss

mpastor · May 1, 2008

Hi. I am also new to this site. I took my nclex for the first time and I had 205 questions. When I left the building, I had the feeling that I had failed. Two days later, I found out that I did failed. I was crushed. I had study so hard and I failed. The stuff that was on the exam, I had not heard of before I only knew a couple of stuff. I took my 2nd test April 29, and had 85 questions. When I left the building the second time, I felt good that I had only 85 questions, but when I started reading about people who had failed with 85 questions, I started to panic. I study the saunders comprehensive review and I prayed alot. I also did the novenas, which I read about on this site, its a prayer to St. Joseph & St. Anthony so that you can get questions that you know. I only got two meds, and a couple of all that applies. Half an hour ago, I found out that I passed my test.

I know what you are feeling and I know the feeling of failing. I pray for everyone who is waiting for their scores that they get a positive answer. If you have to take your test again, make sure that you read the questions, read your choices and then read your question again. Once you do that eliminate the two that do not apply and try to relate the two that you got left with the question. Also, if you choose an answer do not change it, unless you are sure that it is wrong. If you picked that answer first, it was because something about the questions, leaded you to that answer, usually when you do change it, the first choice was correct. Do your novenas, I think that it really helped me. Good luck to all. God bless.

BEEJEE · May 2, 2008

Hi there,

I am also new. I just opened an account b/c I'm like you need a little support from others. and I've written couple hours ago ... I took my nclex for the first time and I had 89 qs.Two days later, I found out that I did failed. I was crying like crazy. I studied hard again and I though I'm ready. I took my 2nd time yesterday. well, I'm still waiting for my result but my feeling is kinda FAIL again, b/c I got more than 60 qs SATAs!! and my exam shut at 130. Hope you feel better now, you are not alone...

Good luck.

bcajunqt · May 5, 2008

Hi everyone, I am new here as well. I will retest tomorrow. I want everyone's prayers. I need everyone's prayers. I am trying not to panic but it is so hard. I really need words of encouragement.

Thanks everyone:bugeyes:

ethenmon rn · May 5, 2008

I Have D Same Feelings Til I Saw My Baby .his Laugh ,his Innocence Made Me Forget My Ist Failed Experience ..............try 4 D Next Prepare Well Follow Suzzane;s Study Plan ,praay Well.........u Wil Get New Experience ...........nd Success Wil Be With U .may God Bless U Abundantly.i Wil Pray 4 Uu......all D Best

lilywater · Jun 19, 2008

The same thing happened to me when I first took the NCLEX the first time and failed after 265 questions. I was devastated. It does not mean you are a bad nurse or in any way dictate how you will practice in the future. The best thing to do is to study differently from how you studied the first time and take a review course. There are several courses out there and you need to pick out which one is best. I have to say Kaplan is probably the best. Take some time however before you retake the test and also to regain confidence. All these things helped me to pass the second time around with only a little bit over 100 questions. Failing the NCLEX the first time can be such a blow to your self esteem and can really make you question your competence. Anxiety over the test will keep you from doing what you are capable of. Best of luck to you.

nicolej1024 · Jun 19, 2008

I have a qustion. what does the BON website or phone line say if you failed? Does it flat out say fail or pending?Anything input would help.

Thanks,

Nicole

pookie5676 · Jun 19, 2008

It will give a license # if you passed or if you did not it will continu to say pending