Failed NCLEX RN

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Hi everyone,

I have failed NCLEX RN twice now :crying2:. I don't know what my problem is! Both times I have completed the whole test; this is very frustrating to me. I am starting to think maybe this is not for me?! I did very well in school and have been told I'm great in the clinical setting. This test may just be the death of me!! :eek: I have studied mainly off Kaplan and Hurst review. I feel comfortable with my knowledge base but for some reason can not pass this..any suggestions out there?!! Please I need help! Thank you.

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I feel the same way you do. I have taken my NCLEX-RN 2 times already and failed both times and got all 265 questions. I am to retake it tomorrow morning, and im scared. I feel as if i know the content and im very comfortable with it. My main focus this time around for studying was just going over and over questions that tell u the rationale right after you answer it. that way, you can concentrate on the problem and see what you did wrong. Most of them i saw i was reading the wrong way. try slowing down ur pace at reading and then re-read the question after you have read the answers. here is the website i used for practicing taking the questions. it does cost money, but $50 for one month is worth it to me if it's going to help me practice. http://www.vipramed.com/vm/main/login.asp

good luck. hope this helps!

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Specializes in Hematology/Oncology.

Nthomp14,

Here is a very inspirational post from a fellow allnurses member... I think this will help to motivate you in not giving up. Just believe in yourself...you've made it this far don't stop now! Many blessings to you!

https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/i-passed-ever-379209.html

Thanks,

NICU1209

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sweet2heart,

GOOD LUCK TODAY!! I wish you the very best and said a prayer for you last night. I can relate to how scarred you are feeling but relax and deep breath! Hopefully 'third time is a charm' for both of us. I am going to look into the link you posted, thank you for that. And please let me know how today went for you.

NICU,

Thanks so much for the post. What inspiration it gives me!

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Nthomp14,

Here is a very inspirational post from a fellow allnurses member... I think this will help to motivate you in not giving up. Just believe in yourself...you've made it this far don't stop now! Many blessings to you!

https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/i-passed-ever-379209.html

Thanks,

NICU1209

Here is another inspirational post. Hope it helps and never give up no matter how many times you have to take that test. Of course after a few times not passing makes you feel discouraged and make you think maybe you are not suppose to be a Nurse (RN) but you must be because you went through all the schooling and finished the program, made a bunch of sacrifies throughout the whole time. You can do this!!

https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/nclex-test-why-445779-post4040232.html

Good Luck!!

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Thanks so much for the link. I just read it and it was very inspirational! It makes me feel a little better to know that I am not the only one out there who has failed NCLEX; because sometimes it feels that way. Thank you!

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Specializes in Geriatrics/Orthopedics/CDU/LTC/SNF.

do you have test anxiety!?!

i took my exam yesterday and was amazed how calm i was compared to the previous two times i failed. the first two times i took it, it took me the full amount of time and every single question!!!!!!! i almost blacked out, both times; it was an awful experience to say the least. :barf02:i never wanted to go back...ever!! :no:

you are not alone!!!!!!!!!!!!

(that blue-smiley is about what i felt like the first two times i took the test--lmao!!! who comes up with this things!?!!!!!)

this time i studied more than ever, took 40mg of prescribed propranolol from my doctor for test anxiety and was out-of-there in less than 1.5 hours with only 90 questions. i'm hoping for a good out-come, now i wait for the results! (i took it yesterday). hoping third time's a charm like 'they' say--finger's crossed!!!

i gave myself more than the suggested time of 45 days to wait to re-test--don't rush it!! take your time and study study study those practice questions!!!

finally, i recommend studying nclex test-taking strategies--this really helped in answering questions along with my knowledge. kaplan has a great book for this. there were a lot of questions i was like, "what the heck is that?" the test-taking-strategies really helped in those types of questions. you can't possibly know everything--right!?!

you will do it, i know you can--just keep on studying those practice questions!!! just remember, the way this exam is designed isn't for everyone--regardless if you're a 'good' student or not, some people just have to work a little harder than others. my bestfriend who took hers a few years ago, didn't even have time to study juggling work & family--she passed with flying colors the first time!!! :anbd: not me--i'm hoping 3rd time's a charm (nervous laugh)

practice questions, practice questions, practice questions!!!

study tips to check out http://passnclex.drexel.edu/study_resources.aspx

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Sorry to hear this. You need to use the "Don't give up" method. Keep on trying until you pass.

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sunflowerross,

THANKS so much for the advice! I'm going to start by doing way more practice questions and reading the rationales behind them. I don't know who created the smileys but i love them! I also had a good friend of mine pass on the first try who barely studied; as I was putting mucho time in. Oh well..I decided never to give up on something that I want; I will be studying a lot but also allow time for my brain to relax! Good luck to you!! I'm sure you did fine; confidence is key and please let me know the results of your exam yesterday. Hopefully you will be :cheers: (partying) lol this weekend with great news! Best of luck!!

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sunflowerross,

THANKS so much for the advice! I'm going to start by doing way more practice questions and reading the rationales behind them. I don't know who created the smileys but i love them! I also had a good friend of mine pass on the first try who barely studied; as I was putting mucho time in. Oh well..I decided never to give up on something that I want; I will be studying a lot but also allow time for my brain to relax! Good luck to you!! I'm sure you did fine; confidence is key and please let me know the results of your exam yesterday. Hopefully you will be :cheers: (partying) lol this weekend with great news! Best of luck!!

Try the prayer that I posted.

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nthomp14,

just found out this morning, i passed!!!!! before doing that website i posted i was doing horrible on questions. i felt a lot more confident practicing with the questions, which there was over 4,000 questions to practice with. i believe i did just about all 4,000 of them. i felt more confident going into the test practicing with those than i did the last 2 times. although ppl say not to, i practiced the night before with taking 75 questions to make sure i could sit still long enough. third time was a charm, and what a great day to find out the same day my best friend got married :) :) good luck!!

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Congratulations sweet2heart009!!! I'm so happy for you and hopefully in about a month it will be me too! Thanks for the website, tomorrow I'm going to buy it and start studying intensely. I really hope that it helps me. Thanks again and congrats to you and your friend!

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