failed Nclex for the 3rd time.

[mm1216]

Hi everyone. I decided to join this group because I think i needed some advise from people who are on the same boat as mine and people who have been on my situation.

I graduated 2 yrs ago (2009) in the Philippines. It took me a long time to take my nclex because it there were problems with my credentials.

I got my 1st job as Nurse Tech and I took my 1st nclex exam last yr of June 2010, I took the NCSBN review and didn't pass, I stopped at 75 questions, I knew I didn't make it because I have no idea what the exam was, how it looks like and stuffs like that.

So I took the exam again April 2011, it took a long time for to apply again because I did save for the Kaplan review because they told me Kaplan would help me. As soon as I had the money for the kaplan review, I applied immediately for my boards and scheduled. I studied hard, did all the questions, work-study-work study. I even gave up my social life for quite a while. I finished all the 265 questions and 2 days after, I found out I failed again. My parents were in the Philippines at that time and I didn't tell them I took my boards. My boyfriend was the only person who knew I took the exam. I was crying and got depressed for two weeks. I felt like I don't want to take this exam again. But my boyfriend kept on telling me to try and try until I Pass. He even offered to pay for my fee for my next exam and got me this Lippincot's Q&A's Nclex-RN book.

So I decided to take it again. I studied everyday, do kaplan, answer lippincots Q&A's, when I was at work I did Nclex 4000 when I'm free. I finally told my parents I'm going to take the exam. I just took it two weeks ago. Finished all 265 question and found out I failed again. After 1 week, I told my parents I failed. They told me it was okay and just to take it again. But it wasn't okay for me. I know my parents are frustrated and just didn't show it. I just really don't know how to start again. I don't even know if I'm going to take the exam again. I feel like I'm a Big Failure..

[mm1216]

Hi!!

I just want to let you know that I pass my Nclex-RN 3 weeks ago. thank You so much for all your help and advice. To God be the glory.

[mm1216]

Hi!

I think we have the same experience. I'm also from the Philippines I graduated March of 2009 and got my license the same year. I got here in the US October last year (2010). Took my NCLEX twice and failed . The first time was on June 12, 2011 took in Memphis got 75 questions and the previous one last August 8, 2011 same number of questions. I felt like a complete idiot failing it twice. I tried Kaplan, Hurst Live review & books, Saunders and still didnt work for me. Now I'm on ATI virtual review and hopefully this one works! I have 45 days to retake the test dont know if thats enough or what but I'll try it again!

hi there. I'am so sorry to hear that. I know it is hard. Been there than that. But the only thing I could day is just not to lose hope. Keep on studying,praying and keep on believing in yourself. Everything will pay off in the end. God is good. You can do it!!! You got this!!

Btw. The thing I used for my last review before passing the nclex was Nclex cram,prioritization, delegation and assignment, then I enrolled again in the NCSBN online review. I hope this helps. :)