Failed nclex 3 times. What do I tell the managers at work??

[sunnyskies2]

I graduated with an ADN in Dec 2012. All the hospitals require a BSN now. I plan on getting my BSN. However, I failed nclex 3 times already. It's almost august, 8 months post graduation. All my classmates passed and are working. I work in a hospital as a nursing assistant. I didn't tell my manager that I failed the nclex 3 times. I heard in my hospital if you're already an employee and you have your ADN, they will hire you if you show guarantee that you will get your BSN. However, when I go for interviews at different floors, wouldn't they ask me why it took me so long to get an interview? As in, why it took so long after graduation??

[dishes, BSN, RN]

What job positions are you applying for and what types interviews? Will the BSN program accept you without proof of a RN licence?

[xoemmylouox, ASN, RN]

You cannot work as a nurse without a license so what jobs are you applying for?

[jadelpn, LPN, EMT-B]

There are many reasons why someone would wait to take the NCLEX, so no need to go into "I failed it 3 times".

I would take a test prep. That can give you pointers on how the test is supposed to be taken. I am not a huge fan of the "there's 2 right answers and one is more right" thing, but it is what it is, and they can help.

I would get as many NCLEX books as you are able and take the tests--over and over. See if it is a specific part of the test that you are weak on (ie: cardiac, for instance) or if it is the type of test that it is (some just do not test well). I would also approach the guidance department of the school you graduated from and have discussion about this. Do you perhaps have a learning issue that is making it difficult to pass the test? Is it enough that you can have accommodations for the test (ie: more time, for instance)Finally, see if there's tutoring available. Sometimes 1:1 time is a good thing to get into. Also, see if there's a NCLEX study group you can get involved with on campus (or off campus) If there is not, why not start one?

Best of luck to you, and don't worry about what to tell people of the timeline. It was a workable option for you at that time. Period.