Failed NCLEX the 4th time feeling VERY down.

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I took the NCLEX yesterday for the 4th time. I came home and tried the PV trick and got to the credit card page. At that very moment I felt like a complete looser. I don't feel like I want to take the test anymore, why ? Maybe I am not ment to be an RN. I am an LVN and passed those boards the first time. So, to have so much difficulty passing the NCLEX RN is extremly depressing to me. The first time I didn't pass I was so depressed for over a week. I just get to feeling lower and lower each time I take it. I have taken HURST and done the KAPLAN book. At this point I am seriosly considering a differnt career. I don't want to do this anymore ! Each time I take the boards and fail , the time between retaking is getting longer. Everyone in my class has passed, so ya I feel like a big fat looser. It's now been two years since I graduated and still I haven't passed. Sorry to be such a downer but I am at a low point and just need to say what I am feeling right now. I just can't understand why I can't do this. So lastnight I got back on the "All Nurses" site to read , maybe find inspiration or something. I just want to cry and scream right now. I am embarrassed , but I finally got the courage to write about what I am feeling right now. I would appreciate and words of wisdom at this point. My best friend just graduated the ADN program in May and took the boards a week ago and passed the first time. I am very happy for her and wish her the best but I had hoped that I would have already been and RN and would have had some experience and time under my belt , but no, I am still in the same place , no RN license and no job.

Hi RedDogs,

I'm sorry for your (understandable) disappointment. You may want to look at my post "long time lurker...first time poster." I was in the same boat as you. I would hope that you don't lose complete faith in your quest to become an RN.

And don't for one second be embarrassed about failure. I passed on the 3rd attempt and during my Adult I rotation I met who a nurse who passed on his 3rd attempt (many years prior) as well; and let me tell you, he was the BEST nurse I had during my time as a student. There are nurses who passed @ 75 on the first try who make me question exactly how that happened.

NCLEX has no bearing on your intelligence or the kind of nurse you're going to be. It's just a small hurdle that needs to be cleared in order to practice. Stick with it and know that you have support in your corner!!!! All the best:)

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I'm with you on feeling down. I had to come home and tell my 2 teens I didn't pass. I know I can do this. I just have to buckle up and try again.

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Thank you to everyone you made me smile. You are so right. Thanks for the support ! I know I can do this. I need to get up dust myself off and try again ! ! I am grateful for AN

and all of your support.

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Specializes in Med/Surg Nurse, Homecare, Visiting Nurse.

We can all do it. The NCLEX-RN was a test not on comprehension but on analysis and application. I learned that by doing Kaplan, questions that just have you recall information are way too easy. I took Nclex-RN today waiting on official results.

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RedDogs,

I'm walking with you I've been out since 2007. Took it once then. So distraught did not test again until 2010. Depressed. Finally will master this NCLEX-RN 2011!!!! We can do this We will!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Pedsnurze,

Thank you for your support. I know you are right, we can do this and we will ! How are you studying? What books are you using? Any suggestions would help. Thank you.

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Don't get yourself down. This is exam does not define you or your intelligence level. It's just one big medical game. Sometimes stress makes things 10 times worse. Don't stress, take a step back, and relax. I wish you best of luck on the exam and future endeavors.

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Right there with you RedDogs. I also am an LPN and worked for 2 years before going back to school. Graduated RN program in 2008 while working as an LPN fulltime. Since then, I have taken the RN NCLEX 3 times..all unsuccessful! Have done Kaplan, Hurst, and have more various review books than i can count. Just seems to me that everyone around me is breezing through like its nothing. On average I probably get asked 3 times a day if i have passed boards or when i am planning on taking them again. I have the paperwork all filled out again to re-apply..just havent found the nerve to send it yet. I honestly feel like a disappointment to myself!!! But i am thankful that i have a job. Im trying to take your advice...get up, dust myself off, and get back on the horse!!! Keep your head up :)

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Hello beth2985,

I totally understand what you mean about disappointment. Although having to overcome the NCLEX is a problem, for right now, be very grateful that you have a job. We will pass ! It's just not in our time but Gods time.

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I feel the same way I took my NCLEX 4 times and I’m lost ? I don’t know what to do. I have tried u world, Kaplan, Saunders. I don’t think I can do this anymore 

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Specializes in NICU.
14 hours ago, Home girl said:

I feel the same way I took my NCLEX 4 times and I’m lost ? I don’t know what to do. I have tried u world, Kaplan, Saunders. I don’t think I can do this anymore 

You need to seek out an NCLEX tutor. They will help you determine if you did not understand the content in nursing school and are unable to apply that knowledge to NCLEX or you are not understanding how to answer NCLEX questions.

What type of school did you go to (Community college, public/private university, for-profit school)?

What is the school's NCLEX pass rate?

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I went to a 4 year university 

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