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:cry: i just took but failed the nclex-rn exam.... i did my best & prayed hard.. i am very devastated and starting to lose hope.... i cried and cried and cried... how can i even make it to my second try.... i feel such a failure... :cry: can any1 help me what to do... i am just so hopeless.... :scrying:

Nori28, hang in there. Take a break from studying. I took mine June 18th and failed. So I went to the beach and rejuvenated myself. In between there were many tears and self-destructive talk, But in the end I was ready to get back on the horse. I have given myself plenty of time until I test again. The hardest thing is keeping positive!!! Its what is in your heart that matters.... when you want it and you'll be good at it, it will happen

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265 questions the first time and I failed. I did a lot of soul searching in the waiting period until I could test again. I prayed, studied, and had to constantly cast of thoughts of doubt and shame. When I tested yesterday I felt that test anxiety rise up in me again, but I trusted the Lord. Every question I had to recenter my focus on Jesus, and when the computer shut down, I knew that I had fought the good fight (after all, nursing knowledge, though entry level, is definitely what I have...My Achilles Heel is that I have major test anxiety. Tight chest, short of breath, sweating, felt like I had to throw up every question. Working in a hospital was never so hard for me, and I've been in really difficult situations before as a tech and a nurse extern!).

Well, according to the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, I passed this time around! Glory to God! If I can do it, you can do it too! My advice to anybody who has yet to test is to flood yourself with questions. I don't think it matters the source. I used Mosby, Lippencott, davis (pharm question book), Saunders and Kaplan (the book, not the course). Kaplan has NCLEX style questions, but in reality, if you are flooding yourself with questions, you are getting loads of exposure. I did 150 questions a day for 3 weeks, and 200 questions my 4th week. No study the day before or the day off. The info just kind of snaps back to the forefront of your mind that way! Most importantly, I submitted my plans to the Lord. After all, Proverbs says that a man plans out his course, but the Lord determines His steps.

ANYWAY...My heart and prayers ARE going out to all of you who are still testing. I WILL be praying for you, and I know you will overcome. God bless you all!

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I to failed but passed on the 18th. You can do it. Take a break and see where your weakness is and study. I know people here say Suzanne's plan is good. Here in Orlando we have a lady who does about the same as that but live it helped me pass. And when you are ready to test again I would not tell anybody just say I will take it soon. It takes the pressure off that's what I did this last time.

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I am so sorry to hear that you've failed. I was devastated too when I had failed my first time around with 265 questions. I felt like I had prepared so well and I was determined to pass. When I didn't it took a major toll on me. I was an emotional wreck, I was crying and withdrew from my friends and family and locked myself in my room because I felt like such a loser. I kept on comparing myself to all my classmates who had passed and were practicing as RNs and here I was the ugly duckling still lingering behind because I couldn't passed boards. I had to take a time out and realize that this is my destiny and eventually I was going to be a nurse and this test wasn't going to take my dream away, regardless of how many times I had to attempt it. After weeks of regaining my composure, I reapplied to the boards. During which I started to review content. I made sure to study what I didn't understand and retouch up on what I thought I already knew. I know it's difficult and I know a majority of people on here can relate. Not everyone passes this test the first time around and we can't compare ourselves to our classmates or anyone else. When I passed the second time it felt more rewarding because I knew I busted my butt off for it. It was hard work that I invested in and when (not if but WHEN) it happens it will be well worth it. Sometimes we have to be beaten and bruised in order to achieve some of the things in life, but just know that you're not broken if you don't decide to give up. I know it feels dark and lonely but you have plenty of friends and colleagues on here who've been where you are and who are where you are. Believe in yourself and know that you WILL pass, because I do.

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hi! your not alone. i did not pass the exam for the 1st time. i stopped at 75. took it last may. i was thinking positive right after the test that i will pass. i studied for almost 4 mos. but 3 days after i did not see my name in CA BON website. i wasn't expecting anymore. many things happened in my life, sometimes i lose concentration during the review.

i was ashamed to tell my friends at 1st coz almost all of them already passed. we all studied kaplan. but after i accepted it, i told everyone that i did not pass. after i received the letter, i prayed, i regained my self confidence. a week after i started studying again. i'm using kaplan again, prioritization, delegation, & assignment by linda lacharity.

some of my friends say that it's also a matter of luck, coz some of them did not study hard as I did. when i feel bad, i just read my favorite proverb in my planner, "Delight yourself in the Lord & He will give you the desires of your heart" Psalm 37:4 After reading this, i start to regain my strength & faith. I know there is a right time for everyone of us.

good luck!

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i took the nclex on monday. only 75 questions. i found out today that i failed. i'm devastated.

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I know how that feels :o( I took it July 7th and found out that I did not pass! BUT...After the test mourning there comes the assurance that you will pass. You will be a nurse. This is what you've been working for. Some of us just get nervous. It tripped me up BIG TIME the first time (test anxiety). Yesterday I took again, and I went in determined to pass. Study, pray, be determined to pass. You will, hon, you will! I found out this morning I passed and I nearly cried a river I was so happy (even though I felt wonderful after the test too). I pray the same will happen for you. It will. You know this stuff. It's in there!

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wow! congratz! u took it last july 7 then u took it again yesterday, that's almost 2 mos. of preparation. you're good.

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