failed nclex 4 times

Queen2u · Dec 8, 2008

I went through the same thing....I gained 10 pounds in 1 month on Lexapro! :cry: I am currently taking Cymbalta and Abilify to help me cope with the depression I am experiencing, partly because I didn't join the ranks of all the rest of my classmates in becoming registered nurses....but get this; I graduated 4 years ago. Though I am preparing for the exam again, the depression has set in, which makes it more difficult. I am trying to grasp some confidence to go in there and get it done! It can be done!

Peytsmommy · Feb 19, 2009

I also have failed 4 times. I alomst want to give up! is this the right job for me?

Esther2007 · Feb 19, 2009

I went through the same thing....I gained 10 pounds in 1 month on Lexapro! I am currently taking Cymbalta and Abilify to help me cope with the depression I am experiencing, partly because I didn't join the ranks of all the rest of my classmates in becoming registered nurses....but get this; I graduated 4 years ago. Though I am preparing for the exam again, the depression has set in, which makes it more difficult. I am trying to grasp some confidence to go in there and get it done! It can be done!

My cousin failed 3 times, the fourth time she was about to retake the Nclex, she asked everyone to pray. She finally passed. Prayer does help and keep telling yourself, I can do this. All things are possible to those who believe.

jewelsgirl24 · Feb 19, 2009

I am new to this forum thing. I am studying to take my boards for the 4th time. i have used Kaplan, ATI, and am interested in this suzanne's plan thing. did you use it?

jewelsgirl24 · Feb 19, 2009

does anyone know the success rate of suzanne's plan?

jewelsgirl24 · Feb 19, 2009

Supernurse20 you sound like you are right there with me in the same game plan. If you can let me know what finally worked for you. thanks so much!

learae08 · Feb 19, 2009

I am sorry to hear that you failed your exam. I have failed it 3 times and I am at the same point you are. I need to find something to different to do. I tried kaplan and didn't have much luck, so I think I am going to try Suzanne's plan. I have heard great things about it. Best of luck to you!!

louiemed5 · Feb 19, 2009

Hi everyone, i just wanted to pass on this piece of advice that I have from my experience. I finally passed the NCLEX the THIRD time i took it, and here's how I did it:

1) BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. i used notecards and wrote my name, with R.N. at the end, and posted them ALL OVER (my car, my mirrors, my computer, everywhere). There is a lot to say about the power of positive thought!

2) Every study question you get wrong, write down the rationals in a notebook. Read them at night, that way you are solidifying your weak points.

3) PRAY!

4) E-mail the DEAN at your college, or a local university (if you moved) and see if they know of any NCLEX study tutors. You'd be surprised. I moved back home, and called a local college, and was promply e-mailed (BY THE DEAN) the name and number of someone. (Tutors tend to go straight to the 'higher up's" when getting their name out there to help students study). My session was once a week for 10 weeks, but I am sure that every tutor has a different schedule.

5) ...and possibly the most important...RECORD YOUR WRONG ANSWERS, LAB VALUES, and anything else that you don't know. Listen to it on your iPod, in your car, running, ALL THE TIME!!! This helped me SO much! I have an apple computer, so I used garageband to record my voice and imported into iTunes, and then put it on my iPod. I must have spent at least 100 hours listening to my lame voice telling me questions i got wrong and the rationals...but it helped!!!

I wish you all the very best of luck. And please remember, life is nothing but peaks and valleys...you just need to believe that your peak is right around the corner! :redbeathe