Failed nclex what to do now?

Silverdragon102, BSN · Jul 31, 2010

Moved to the NCLEX forum

seijidan · Jul 31, 2010

Thank you sooo much!! I Truly believe in God and have been praying:) I am hoping to take it again in September. So please keep me in your prayers. I am going to focus on my weak areas. And also I am working on being more positive. I am telling myself everyday "I CAN PASS THE NCLEX." I agree with others were saying when they got all 265 questions. I just became so tired that I gave up this time I am going to take more breaks work on relaxation and walking each day and reading God's word. Thank you sooo much for the kind words and God bless u in your career!!

I agree with you. I also recently failed my first attempt at NCLEX. I felt really down and felt like a lesser person. But you know, we want to be nurses and let that be our drive to try over again. I agree with what I have been reading with this forum. Focus on your weak areas. Practice Practice Practice, but always have time to control your anxiety and jitters. I remember taking my exam early in the morning, I had really bad palpitations and I didn't sleep the whole night 'cause I was a nervous wreck. Just continue to pray and study and put aside the social events for now :) I'm also planning to take it in September. The best of luck to both of us

shellbellz222 · Jul 31, 2010

So...July 16th was my big day. I had been working as a GN at my dream hospital in their ER. I'd been there long enough to finally feel at home and begin to be more confident in my skills. I drove the hours drive to take boards and two days later, lo' and behold, i freaking failed the NCLEX! I never in a million years thought that I wouldn't pass on the first try. It simply didn't even register as possible but it happened. I know that I am not incompetent. I know that I have the potential to be a great nurse because I know how to take care of people well. It's just this STUPID TEST that's standing between me and my career and a little more financial security and some peace. I believe that I let my anxiety get the better of me. I went into the exam believing that I would only have 75 questions and when i clicked ahead to question 76 I already felt defeated. Question 100 came and went...150, 200, 210, by 211 I had checked out.I was crying at my computer and all I wanted to do was go home and go to bed. After the 265 hardest questions of my life I left the test center knowing that I had failed. I've had some time to recover now. Things are better. I'm approaching the test this time with a new attitude. I KNOW I CAN DO THIS. It's just a matter of getting it done. So with a little more study time and a small dose of anti-anxiety medication I plan on making this go round the last. I'm glad to know that I'm not alone. It's helpful. Good luck to you all.

GEM27 · Aug 3, 2010

Thank you everyone who is replying to my messages with kind words. I am getting back to studying and trying new approaches and working on anxiety as well as excerise and reading my Bible. And have a structured plan. I still have one problem, my self-esteem. I feel like such a failure. I am really trying to be postitive but there are times when it is extremly hard. I feel as though I am not even a nurse because I did not pass my NCLEX boards yet. Does anyone have any advice???? I would really be grateful. Thank you all!!

GEM27 · Oct 7, 2010

Hey everyone!!! I PASSED!!! So this time.... I took deep breaths and I prayed!!! Now I know that not everyone has the 300$ for the Hurst review but it WORKS!!! I did my second time and it really does work. It gives an awesome review and tips.. I am serious it is really good. I did not use it my first time. I also exercised and relaxed more. Prayer also helps.. get your church family and friends to pray for yoU... God really does work!! Please dear friends do NOT give up it is totally worth the effort. God will be with you always!!! God Bless