Failed NCLEX-RN first time with 265 questions

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hey everyone!

i took my RN licensure last saturday, did the PVT and unfortunately i didnt make it, failed my first time. i did Kaplan classroom review as well as their Q-bank, i've been scoring about 55-65%. i couldnt really blame myself with what happened that day, i knew i prepared for this test but i guess it's not my time yet to become an RN. Looking back at it, i'm pretty sure what got me..because it was my first time, i was super anxious, did not get a good night sleep and was not too relaxed..i took all 265 questions that day, i keep getting medications ( i've never heard of) and drug calculations..and i think thats what really ruined it for me because i was neither sure of my meds as well as the calculations. had a few infection control, lots of SATA's. i woke up today still quite depressed about what happened because my heart was really set that day that i'll become an RN and i guess i went all the way up to 265 because the computer kept giving me chances..i knew of a friend who went up to that number as well the official result was NEARLY PASSING/ABOVE AVERAGE in the categories. maybe if i didnt panic when the computer shut down, things could have turned out differently but im pretty sure i failed because of pharma. im still waiting for my official result and from there..i'll be making a plan. does anyone have any advice they could share with me if u have been thru what i have? any pointers? i have been reading thru the thread here and it's really helping my self-esteem because i know im not the only one...i hope to take my 2nd chance after 45 days..maybe late april or early may and once again, i will start to study harder and pray pray pray! i know i will get there and everything will unfold in HIS perfect time because i know He has the most amazing plan for me..thankyou in advance for anyone who reads and responds to this..you're appreciated!:heartbeat

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Specializes in Family Medicine.

Sorry to hear this news thywillbedone. Being anxious and not well rested going into the test can really do a number on how you perform.

If you made it to 265, it means you were still in the running until the end. With Kaplan scores in the 55-65%, I bet you were very close to passing.

PearsonVue should send you a breakdown of how you did (I forget what it's called) so you can focus your studying for next time.

Kaplan has a guarantee policy that allows you to take their class again. Take them up on this if you think this would be helpful.

I don't know if you want to shell out the cash for another review course but I know people have had success with the Hurst Review.

The Saunders book gives a good content review. The Kaplan Lectures on Demand are also good for a content review.

Do some deep breathing and positive self talk these next 45 days. Tell yourself, "I can do it!!" because you can.

Check out the NCLEX Discussion Forum in the Student section. There's a lot of good support for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th time test takers.

Good luck to you!

I'm rooting for you! :hug:

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I'd definitely do Kaplan again, since it's free to retake. Try to do all the Q's in the q bank, listen to all of the content lectures, etc. I was scoring about where you were, and after a certain number of questions, I all of a sudden started scoring much better.

For me, NCLEX questions just took a while to "click", and I'm sure they'll click for you too. You're so close! Good luck!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

moved to the NCLEX forum

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Now that you have had some time to be sad about the results, time to get back to studying for your next attempt. Good luck.

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Just hang in there. We had the same problem when i took my first test. Im sure you'll do better next time. Good luck!

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Specializes in Ante-Intra-Postpartum, Post Gyne.

when I took the HURST Review they told us that if you pass with 75 questions it means you did really well and convienced the computer right away; if you failed with 75 questions you totally bombed it; but they also said that if you fail with 265 questions is ALMOST passed. Keep studying and try again, I bet you will get in next time now that you have a feel of the test; just dopnt let failing it get in your way of studying or confidence. :yeah:

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Hang in there! I failed my first time with 265 questions as well. You're totally right, it just wasn't our time. It seems to me you have a great attitude & it will help you along the way. Let's just take these next 45 days and destroy it next time :) Good Luck!

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ounsrey,

thankyou so much for your reply. have you taken it the second time around? i re-applied soon as i recieved the confirmation letter on mail, right now i'm still waiting from the board of nursing if my re-application went thru. i have been studying and hopefully i will hear from them sometime next week or early may. i dont want to wait so long until i will be able to take it again. my result was 2 below passing on health promotion and basic care and comfort and NEAR PASSING on the rest of the categories. yes, i guess i was close but just wasnt my time..i could cry about it and i have! believe me..but i wanted to move on and pray for my next chance to come around and that i'll be better at it. let me know how you're doing as well or any pointers on what i can do to prepare even better..thankyou so much!

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thanks HeartsOpenWide

im preparing once again for my next chance..thanks for your reply!

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thanks crazynurse21

this site has helped me alot..keeping my self-esteem up..hopefully i do better the next time around..how did you pass ur test...any pointers?

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I'm taking it again in 2 days! So nervous, but more confident than the first time. I'm surprised your BON is taking so long. I took my last NCLEX on Mar 9. Have you tried calling them or checked the website? I remember checking like everyday to see if they received my application.

I got all near passing in the categories besides one below on health promotion. One thing I've been telling myself is I have to be more confident. I wrote post it notes all over my room encouraging me. I went into my last NCLEX with a negative attitude thinking I was going to fail & I did. I cried for a few days & picked myself up. We were both really close, I believe we can do this!

What's your studying plan?

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