Failed NCLEX-RN for the 2nd time

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Specializes in peds,home care, dietican.

I just checked my results and I failed the NCLEX for the 2nd time.:crying2::crying2: I'm just speechless, devasted and now depressed. I put my all into this NCLEX prayed, studied, quit my GN job and did my best on this test. However, after getting the results I honestly feel like I'm a failure and don't even know how to tell my family that I failed this test. I was so convinced that I passed at 75 but unfortunately for me I failed at 75.:banghead: First time was at 85 now it was at 75. I dont even know where to begin studying. I know I have been encouraging people on here to stay focus but now I feel like I dont even believe those words that I actually told folks. I didn't use Suzzane's plan but I surely did use the Saunders book and did questions everyday. The ones I got wrong I would go back re-read the chapter to get a better understanding. Well I will end here since I have a headache from crying my eyes out again for the second time.:cry::cry::cry:

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Sorry to hear you failed. I passed on third go so don't give up. Wait until the new year and start again. I would seriously consider Suzanne's plan

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Really sorry to hear this best of luck

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Specializes in peds,home care, dietican.

Thank you all for the words of encouragement and advice!

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Sorry to hear that Sweetg,I can relate to that feelings!

But don't be sad.It's better to let your family know so they can understand how you feel.I know it takes a little while for us to regain what we believe in ourselves, but just take it as another experience, in this way,the more we will be equipped with more knowledge by reading again.To tell you, with me rereading the Saunders,it seems that some topics are better absorbed than before that i am trying to calculate how many chapters to read or when can i finish reading the book.Give yourself enough time for the next try.We can make it!Consider the plan of suzzane,maybe this is what we need.Take care.

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Specializes in peds,home care, dietican.

Thanks Shiina,

I will tell my family but I feel like it will be a disppointed to them again. They were really supportive with the first one and even told me that it is not the end of the world. Like honestly, I really dont understand where my problem lies . Is it test taking skills? I will definitely try Suzzanne's plan this time around. I just need a little break from all of this and will start as of January. The first time was in August 08 and I studied from Sept till Dec. Now I think I will just have a little gap in between just to refocus myself.

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I failed twice too and now reviewing for the third. I used kaplan, saunders and suzanne's plan but broke the cycle of 45 days. I failed on Oct 17 and I started studying again one week later. I bought the PDA book by La charity bec that's where I am weak at (management of care). Just like you I was devastated and thought that I passed the second time and I tried to recall and understand why I failed. I realized that I lack content because I took accelerated program and I wast just trying to reach the goal of answering thousands of questions. Yes, I was reading the rationales but it was not enough. What I'm doing differently this time is it doesn't matter how many questions I finished per day as long as I understood and whatever is vague I always look it up through saunders book, online and med dictionary. After I am equipped with the content I will do suzanne's plan again without breaking the cycle. Hope this time it would work.

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i'm sorry to hear about that.. pray for strength and courage.. i'll be praying for you too.. God bless..

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Specializes in LTC, case mgmt, agency.

First off you are not a failure. You can do this. I know lots of good nurses who failed their boards one or more times. So you are not alone. I can imagine it is hard to stay positive right now. {{{ HUGS }}} Don't give up. Try Suzanne's Plan after taking a break to refocus and refresh yourself. Never give up, we need good nurses who have lots of perserverance and determination. You can and you will pass this test. Study this time as though you have not tested before. Hang in there.

:flwrhrts:GOOD LUCK.

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Specializes in peds,home care, dietican.

I would like to thank all of you for the support today!!!:heartbeat:bow: I feel a bit better just trying to hang in there.

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Specializes in LTC.
I would like to thank all of you for the support today!!!:heartbeat:bow: I feel a bit better just trying to hang in there.

You can pass you got through the worst part and that was nursing school and if you can make it out of that than you can get through the nclex. Just take a break and began to study everything all over again. I am taking my nclex boards for the 3rd time so I know it's hard to go to that site and see the words fail but you can and will pass. I will be praying for you!!!

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Yeah I agree you have to take the Suzannes plan.I will be taking my exam this Jan 2009 for the second time.And Im sure that i will pass bec of the Suzannes plan.YOu can have it in this site. Have faith in your self.I also didnt pass 75 items for the first time but that didnt stop me from reviewing. Just rest ur mind for a while and when u have energy, go hit the books again! and follow the SUZANNES PLAN. I highly recommend that!!!!!

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