Failed NCLEX-RN for 2nd time!!! So Sad!

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Hey everyone,

I'm somewhat numb about the fact that I did not pass. Went all the way to 265. I just wish it would've turned off sooner instead of wasting my time and giving me a big headache. I'm trying to find out Suzanne's plan w/o causing conflict. And just needing help on finding a book that emphasizes infection control. I'm just at a lost of words. I really thought I was prepared, and I don't have the means to do a review course to be honest....:scrying::cry::crying2::no::banghead:

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Specializes in ccu cardiovascular.

Many great nurses have failed their boards more than once and eventually passed. Okay you need to change your game plan, they usually give an analysis of types of questions you missed and assuming infection control you were lacking. I would ask your school for a list of tutors that have helped other students in the past. I heard suzannes plan is a really good one, I would look into that as well. The third time may be the charm.:heartbeat

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Suzanne's plan is no longer avvailable. So sorry.

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Sorry to hear about the second time. :( I had some clinicals with an RN who took it 5 times. Anyway...I just took mine and I am waiting for the quick results (next Monday). I know I missed at least 20 questions. I went over them after I got done. I had 75 and I feel REALLY bad about it. I graduated Magna Cum Laude and studied for 2 months with Saunders while taking at least 3000+ sample questions. The NCLEX was totally different than Saunders. Way harder. Some questions about meds gave no clue as to what it was. Either you know it or don't. I am looking at doing the Kaplan Online course. I really don't think I passed...if I did, it was luck. A friend was lowest in the class, and he passed (75 questions). He said he had lots of math. Keep in mind 15 questions do not count. Scary to think we are scored on 60 questions after 2-4 years of schooling. Goood luck to you and let us know when you pass and what worked for you.

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dont give up, failing is part of every success, therefore a person who refuses to give up will succeed eventually. this site is very good on infection control if u check out random fact.

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Specializes in ccu cardiovascular.

Sorry did not know suzannes plan no longer available. There are pleanty of other avenues for you to go down to pass the test.

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Hey everyone,

I'm somewhat numb about the fact that I did not pass. Went all the way to 265. I just wish it would've turned off sooner instead of wasting my time and giving me a big headache. I'm trying to find out Suzanne's plan w/o causing conflict. And just needing help on finding a book that emphasizes infection control. I'm just at a lost of words. I really thought I was prepared, and I don't have the means to do a review course to be honest....:scrying::cry::crying2::no::banghead:

sorry to hear that :scrying: but you went to 265 that means you know all the content you just have to push yourself a little bit more n i hope you will do it in the next attmpt dont give up it happens just relax for a week and preapre for urself a little bit more then the last time you can do it i also take mine in october waitnig for my ATT. best of luck to you for the next go round:up:

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Specializes in L & D, Med-Surge, Dialysis.

sorry to hear you did not make it 2nd time. review your content and practice more question. All the best!

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thanks everyone. Its nice to have feedback from sincere people who are in the same boat as i. Its just difficult to study for something that you are not sure of what will be on it. I'm assuming my re-take is in november, due to 45 days waiting...I hope we all make it!!

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Hi, I also just failed the NCLEX after taking 265 questions.. I was so frustrated after I left there! When I got my official results in the mail, it says I was "near passing standard" in everything except pharmacology which i was above passing standard in. Any suggestions on how to go about studying again??? I feel like if I keep doing what I was doing, it won't help because it obviously didn't help the first time.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Hi, I also just failed the NCLEX after taking 265 questions.. I was so frustrated after I left there! When I got my official results in the mail, it says I was "near passing standard" in everything except pharmacology which i was above passing standard in. Any suggestions on how to go about studying again??? I feel like if I keep doing what I was doing, it won't help because it obviously didn't help the first time.

Although the results indicate your areas of shortfall I would suggest setting a new plan together as if you haven't studied before

Do not give up and best of luck

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Update...It turns out I passed. I know I missed quite a few, but I must have done enough. I still get panic attacks when I am not studying something. I used the Saunders 4th Ed and Lippincott NCLEX questions for PDA ...both were good. But while I was freaking out waiting for the quick results I took some Kaplan on-line sample questions and those seemed really good too. Good luck to all and I'll see you on the other side. Don't give up...it is worth it.

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