Failed nclex again

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Well i took nclex today for third time and pearson taking me to cc page. Im lost.....i want to give up because the thought of doing this again makes me sick. I read on hear people say if you have to test more than 3 times you shouldnt be a nurse. I never believed that for other people because im know that test is so broad but i must say Im feeling like a failure today......

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I passed on my 4th attempt. I wouldn't believe that even if I passed on my first attempt. Benjamin Franklin failed many times before having success ;) REAL nurses persevere. I think an experience like this will truly humble you and really make you appreciate your career. "Nothing worth having is easy." Have faith in God, and don't lean on your own understanding. Hurst, Kaplan, and Saunders helped me. Evaluate yourself for anxiety. After taking the test more than once, my anxiety went through the roof. I focused less on the test, and more on worrying about passing. Take it question by question, and PRAY PRAY PRAY.

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Specializes in Geriatrics,.

Keiannurse04, I found out today that I failed my boards for a third time. I am frustrated, angry, upset, and discouraged, but I know that we all have different roads to travel before we get to where we need to be. I want to stop and say forget it and not go back, but I eventually will get myself together and start studying once and ask God for his guides. I am walk on Faith and that's all I have at this point . Don't you let anyone tell you to walk away because when its all said and done you are going to be an AWESOME NURSE! I can't up lift myself right now but I can do it for you. This too shall pass. Take Care and Never Give Up

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I failed also. But I am not a failure. I refuse to give up. Yes I will admit its a big blow to your ego when you see the word fail and to know that your fellow classmates have passed. But I will continue until I pass. I encourage you to do the same.

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Specializes in ICU/ Surgery/ Nursing Education.

First of all, wait till you get the quick results before you condemn yourself. You may have passed, you do not know for sure yet, right? I don't know where you were listening when someone said if you fail 3 times you should not be a nurse. I do not think that is an accurate assessment because there are so many factors involved. It does tell me that some thought needs to be done as to how you proceed.

So right now wait till the results come in and stop torturing yourself. If the results come in and you did fail then have an emotional release, you are allowed. It is frustrating and would be hard to take. At sometime you need to come to grips with what has happened and figure out how to continue.

When you have results, come back and share with us if you want and see if we can point you towards a more positive direction.

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i too failed for the second time, but i refuse to give up actually i'm became more determined.....we got this!!!

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Thanks sooo much for these kind words.....im surrounded by everyone passing and it hurts.....i.want nothing more than to sign RN behind my name.....I appreciate all the support im getting....much needed

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Another mistake i made was feeling I felt what was challenging questions and what was easy(from Kaplan) so if i felt i was getting easy questions i panic during the test......one question at a time like they say

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