Failed NCLEX..first time

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Hi all, I took the NCLEX two days ago in Michigan and failed with 265 questions. Needless to say I have been really struggling these past few days. I am the type of person who always tries to find the reason in everything that happens. I used U world and did all 2000+ questions. My assessment said I had a high chance of passing. What a kick in the pants!! I have always had high test anxiety my whole Nursing school career I used a quiet room to exam, and I guess maybe that is what got me this time. I need advice because a huge part of me wants to quit which is strictly emotion talking, but would never be content because taking care of people is what I do. Please advise if you have been in this situation or not, what I can use to study that doesn't cost a ton. If anyone has study guides they care to share etc. Help is much appreciated. So depressed right now.

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For what its worth, you were actually very close to passing if you failed at the 265 question. That means that you were borderline on the line of competency. When you get to the 265th question, the nclex looks at the type of question you get. If it is a higher level (analysis/understanding) question then you pass. If it is a lower level question, you fail.

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This is so frustrating to me! I know my SATA started at question 4 and that I had over 38 by question 50!! Now I am going to be so nervous next time around.

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You don't need to be nervous because that could lead to failure. You need to deal with the test anxiety, that could be the problem, and i believe you can overcome it. If you are nervous you can easily pick the wrong answer. Why would you quit after first attempt? Many took it many times before they passed and you too can do it. Testing strategy could be your problem since you got a higher % of passing on UWORLD. You can buy Mary Ann Hogan latest edition on Amazon, someone just swear by it after failing the first time with UWORLD., or try Saunders and try finish the online questions. I am still preparing to write the Nclex before the year runs over, so I am not there now. I feel sorry when someone post of failing the nclex. Calm your nerves by taking a deep breath before starting the exam and also you can request for a private room to write your exam citing testing anxiety. I wish you all the best in your next exam.

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I will attempt it again. Since this I am looking into ways to combat the anxiety. That is honestly the only thing I can figure. I have had to tell myself that this happens to people , it's not just me. I did not know about the private room I will for sure do that. Also, what is the Amazon reference you talked about? Thank you for your support and words of inspiration!

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I will attempt it again. Since this I am looking into ways to combat the anxiety. That is honestly the only thing I can figure. I have had to tell myself that this happens to people , it's not just me. I did not know about the private room I will for sure do that. Also, what is the Amazon reference you talked about? Thank you for your support and words of inspiration!

Pearson Reviews & Rationales: Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-RN (3rd Edition) (Hogan, Pearson Reviews & Rationales Series): 978

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