failed nclex-rn x6

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Jul 16, 2015

Good luck. I believe this exam is tough and no matter how many tries, I think its worth it to go for it as many times to get what you want. Life is long and it has a lot of tough turns and obstacles but we just have to keep trucking forward. Don't feel down or negative. Just keep trying. Imagine if Thomas Edison gave up on his many attempts at creating the light bulb...we wouldn't have a light bulb. Keep trying, achieve your dreams, and embrace the effort to get there. You will soon get whats yours.

Actually we would have a light bulb if Edison gave up as Thomas Edison did not invent it Joseph Swan did a full year prior. If he had given up, Edison might not have been successfully sued for patent infringement by Joseph Swan. Humphry Davis invented the first electric light source in 1800.

Source: Who Invented the Light Bulb?

Sometimes you need to know when to walk away. You need an in person tutoring or refresher course. You've already spent $1200 in testing fees and likely several hundred more on self prep texts.

Noune2867 · Jul 18, 2015

I have been reading all of the comment some negative, some positive others even encouraging I can't even begin to comprehend what you're going through . My advise to you is to not be discourage believe in yourself and never give up. I have

faith that if you take a refresher class and also find your weakness and work on it you will succeed. As for me

I am doing review for my board I am using Saunders and there is a test taking strategies book I borrowed at the library

very good . Try not to use more than two ressources so you don't feel overwhelmed.

Good luck God Bless

RNfindingherway, BSN, RN · Jul 19, 2015

I'm not an RN yet, just a student, but I have to say that I still find this a little concerning. I know this is not what you want to hear right now, but as far as I understand it (someone correct me if I'm wrong), the NCLEX is just the most basic requirement for the BON to feel comfortable licensing you as a nurse, right? So if you're failing this consistently, maybe it's time to look elsewhere?

Wow. Marilena, it is so easy to say from someone who never once took the NCLEX. There are many reasons why one don't pass the NCLEX on their 1st or so try. Life often times get in the way. Everyone have their NCLEX story and we need to respect that. I pray that all goes smoothly with you when it is your turn. All the best in nursing school.

RNfindingherway, BSN, RN · Jul 19, 2015

Aussie, please don't give up. I understand it is very frustrating for you. Trust me not you alone is going through this draining time. Change your study materials and try studying differently. Maybe you need to take a class room NCLEX prep where you can connect with people again. Please don't give up if this is your passion. Remember Aussie, The race is not to the swift nor the battle to the strong but to those that endures to the end. You're not alone.

krws0027 · Jul 21, 2015

It is surprising to me that you are allowed to attempt the exam that many times. In Canada, they have limited the number of attempts to 3 times, with the possibility of the College to annul the results, only in extenuating circumstances.

RNsRWe, ASN, RN · Jul 21, 2015

It is surprising to me that you are allowed to attempt the exam that many times. In Canada, they have limited the number of attempts to 3 times, with the possibility of the College to annul the results, only in extenuating circumstances.

This varies considerably, depending on what State is issuing the license. Some States require a written plan of study be submitted prior to allowing a third or fourth attempt, others have a maximum number of attempts total, others have a time limit maximum of four years from graduation in order to still be eligible to test.

And yet there are still others that allow umpty-five hundred attempts at NCLEX; as long as the fees are paid each time, they will continue to issue ATTs! Nothing like that guaranteed revenue train....uggh.