Failed NCLEX at 265???

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Well this is about the worst feeling I have ever had. I found out Saturday I did not pass the NCLEX. I completed 265 questions and really my gut told me I had not done well. I went against all they taught us in nursing school about rescheduling if anyting eventful happened in our life. I had unexpected surgey 6 days prior and decided to go anyway. I accepted a great job and I really wanted to be able to start next month, financially I really had to. My concern is now I will have to call them and explain I failed and ask to start in Sept. Originally I was going to have to start in Sept. since I would not be able to get a test soon enough to have my Lic. by my start date, but I got a test date early so I could start in Aug. I am concerned now If I tell them I failed they will not allow me to take the job still... I plan on being honest, and letting them know I can retest in 45 days and plan to prepare for the test for the next 45 days steady. Do you think they will be ok with this? It is a month difference is start days, and my offer letter states if you will be unable to furnish your lic. by your start date, please call to neg. a latter start date. I am freaking out. I am so ashamed. I have been crying for days. I was a good student, never failed an exam. I know I have to pick myhead up and get studying, but panic is all I am feeling right now. Also I used Kaplan question trainer, but any suggestions for additonal study aides? Mosby or Saunders? Thanks for any help. This has been a total nightmare... :crying2: I feel like I let my family, friends and school down. Thanks for letting me vent Goodluck to you all and do not think 265 means you fail, many pass with 265

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Specializes in Telemetry.

I use saunders and lipencott, I find both being very helpful in my studying (although I have yet to take my NCLEX) Ialso enrolled in an online review course.

I'm sorry you had personal issues surrounding your testing date. I am scheduled to take mine in a week and 2 days, and I am in pure panic mode had I something in my life to worry or stress out about I don't know how I would have delt with it. Your post reminded me of when I had all four wisdom teeth removed and I was so distracted by that that I bombed a nursing school exam. We can only do so much.

Goodluck and study hard!!!!!

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Specializes in ACNP-BC.
Well this is about the worst feeling I have ever had. I found out Saturday I did not pass the NCLEX. I completed 265 questions and really my gut told me I had not done well. I went against all they taught us in nursing school about rescheduling if anyting eventful happened in our life. I had unexpected surgey 6 days prior and decided to go anyway. I accepted a great job and I really wanted to be able to start next month, financially I really had to. My concern is now I will have to call them and explain I failed and ask to start in Sept. Originally I was going to have to start in Sept. since I would not be able to get a test soon enough to have my Lic. by my start date, but I got a test date early so I could start in Aug. I am concerned now If I tell them I failed they will not allow me to take the job still... I plan on being honest, and letting them know I can retest in 45 days and plan to prepare for the test for the next 45 days steady. Do you think they will be ok with this? It is a month difference is start days, and my offer letter states if you will be unable to furnish your lic. by your start date, please call to neg. a latter start date. I am freaking out. I am so ashamed. I have been crying for days. I was a good student, never failed an exam. I know I have to pick myhead up and get studying, but panic is all I am feeling right now. Also I used Kaplan question trainer, but any suggestions for additonal study aides? Mosby or Saunders? Thanks for any help. This has been a total nightmare... :crying2: I feel like I let my family, friends and school down. Thanks for letting me vent Goodluck to you all and do not think 265 means you fail, many pass with 265

Hi. I'm really sorry about what happened. But please don't be hard on yourself-you did have surgery after all right before the test, so it is totally 100 % understandable that you were preoccupied with pain & discomfort during the test-hopefully your job will understand & not give you a hard time about starting at a later date.

When I was studying for NCLEX (I took it 9 days ago) I used a bunch of different Q & A books with CD roms-in fact all I used were the CD roms-I put them in study mode and after I answered each question on the computer I looked at the rationale for right/wrong answers & to me that was a very efficient way of learning. I answered over 5000 questions before I took the exam. I used mostly Lippincott, Mosby, Incredibly Easy & Saunders CD roms. Good luck to you -I wish you the very best & I also wish you much health & no more stress! :)

-Christine

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Specializes in L&D.

I am so sorry you are going through this. This would of course for some of us be our worst nightmare. I'd say, give yourself a few days to rest and relax then let your employer know. Then, pick yourself up and start your studying again. I'll be thinking of you and just know you'll pass next time! :icon_hug:

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Thanks for the posts. It's just a really upsetting, but I am sure I will be able to get studying and pass... I just wish I would have trusted my gut.. can't go back now :rolleyes:

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.
Thanks for the posts. It's just a really upsetting, but I am sure I will be able to get studying and pass... I just wish I would have trusted my gut.. can't go back now :rolleyes:

I feel for you. I know that feeling. Many years ago I, too failed my national nurse practitoner certification boards the first time out. I cried, vomited and was in a fetal position for a couple days. :barf01: :banghead: :cry:

Just rest now and regroup later in a few days. The job willl be there I am sure. Nurses fail to pass and the institution lets them work as a GN and/or hold the position.

Study the material that others posted. Good choices.

You need to heal your body and mind now. Good luck and try not to dwell on this. You have not let anyone down, O.K.? You WILL be a nurse. :nurse:

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My heart goes out to you,I wished I had words that could comfort you,but I dont really know what to say.I do know that you had a life and people who love and cherish you even if it doesnt say RN behind your name....there are wonderful nurses who dont pass the first time around.....there is more to our lives than nursing....I hope the job will wait or let you start as GN....if they don't maybe then it wasnt meant to be..

take care of yourself,sounds like you have had alot lately to deal with.

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NewNurseGrad - Don't be so hard on yourself! You did the best you could with what you were dealt. Don't blame yourself for failing. You were probably stressed out because or surgery and everything. Just keep your head held high, study for the next 45 days and we ALL know your going to kick that tests BUTT next time.

I like you have failed with 265 questions, except I have taken in three times, so I know EXACTLY how you feel. I'm continuing to pick myself up and try it again. Like you I was a great student and never failed and exams as well. I always received high marks and praise from teachers and staff at hospitals. I'm just not the test-taking type, not to mention the make the thing so DAMN stressful.

Anywho, call the hospital were you were going to work and let them know your situation... THE TRUTH. If they really want you to work there you'll have no problem neg. your new start date. Keep us posted and best of luck!

Brandi :)

Well this is about the worst feeling I have ever had. I found out Saturday I did not pass the NCLEX. I completed 265 questions and really my gut told me I had not done well. I went against all they taught us in nursing school about rescheduling if anyting eventful happened in our life. I had unexpected surgey 6 days prior and decided to go anyway. I accepted a great job and I really wanted to be able to start next month, financially I really had to. My concern is now I will have to call them and explain I failed and ask to start in Sept. Originally I was going to have to start in Sept. since I would not be able to get a test soon enough to have my Lic. by my start date, but I got a test date early so I could start in Aug. I am concerned now If I tell them I failed they will not allow me to take the job still... I plan on being honest, and letting them know I can retest in 45 days and plan to prepare for the test for the next 45 days steady. Do you think they will be ok with this? It is a month difference is start days, and my offer letter states if you will be unable to furnish your lic. by your start date, please call to neg. a latter start date. I am freaking out. I am so ashamed. I have been crying for days. I was a good student, never failed an exam. I know I have to pick myhead up and get studying, but panic is all I am feeling right now. Also I used Kaplan question trainer, but any suggestions for additonal study aides? Mosby or Saunders? Thanks for any help. This has been a total nightmare... :crying2: I feel like I let my family, friends and school down. Thanks for letting me vent Goodluck to you all and do not think 265 means you fail, many pass with 265
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I spoke with the manager and she said it would be fine, she has some one else that also has to retake the exam. I WILL be starting in Oct. because I am going to pass :p

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i spoke with the manager and she said it would be fine, she has some one else that also has to retake the exam. i will be starting in oct. because i am going to pass :p

when i first read your post you brought tears to my eyes. i am so relieved to see that you are pulling through:) i'll be thinking of you and i know you are going to pass this time !!!! happy studying !!!! good luck!!!!!!!

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