failed the NCLEX twice and feeling like a failure :(

jogimada · Aug 28, 2008

Have you tried doing the NCSBN online NCLEX review course? I used it for one week before taking my NCLEX, and I found it to be very helpful. You can go to http://www.learningext.com/ to check out the courses they offer.

Good Luck!

Jogi

love-d-OR · Aug 28, 2008

I hear Suzzane's plan has helped many re-testers. You should check it out

piel_canela26 · Aug 29, 2008

i'm really sorry to hear that you did not pass the nclex, but i have to tell you if you were able to pass nursing school then i'm sure you can pass the nclex.... my advice is to take a few days off to give your brain a break, and start over again.... never mind what your cowoker say, just wory about passing the nclex.... good luck!

gt4everpn, BSN, RN · Aug 29, 2008

I bet alot is going through your head... before heading out to seek a new study plan, maybe you should take some time to clear your head, try to relax, and not let what happened completely consume you, my advice would be to focus on whatever areas you feel you have a weakness and also what the NCLEX tells you to work on! You really can and will pass the NCLEX, please don't think that it's over, very best of luck!!

Melinurse · Aug 29, 2008

I hear Suzzane's plan has helped many re-testers. You should check it out

]So sorry to hear that. I know it won't help much but of those in the graduating class at work ( some graduated at different schools ) 13 out of 44 failed first time and 7 of the 13 failed second time also and are waiting to re-test. I am hearing alot of people are not passing first time and second time. Our Clinical Nurse Specialist said she failed NCLEX twice herself. Believe me, no one thinks any less of her, she is really really good. You will be too. I would check out Suzanne's Plan on the NCLEX discussion forum and on same forum I would read the sticky called Random Fact Throwing.

]Wishing you the best. Good luck!:heartbeat

studymom39 · Aug 30, 2008

If the feedback tells you areas to improve, I imagine that's the starting point.

It sounds like you were close.

chevyv, BSN, RN · Aug 30, 2008

I used ncsbn for about 2 weeks before taking my pn boards as well as somewhat following Suzannes plan. I really liked ncsbn and its reasonalbly priced. I have a hard time reading the book in Suzannes plan and found that I don't always retain the info. I was feeling totally unprepared the week before the exam and I purchased a program called something like pn study tips for $50. I have some test anxiety and this really helped. It gives basic tips on how to relax and what to do if you have no idea what the question is about. It also covers tons of questions (but again its pencil and paper, yuk). I focused on the tips and used most of them during the exam. Feel free to pm me and I'll explain the tips (if you feel they might be helpful :specs: )

nurseneedshelp · Aug 30, 2008

I failed the test three times so I know the feeling....>>.I'm hear to tell you I tried all those books and stuff>>>didn't help>>> My success was possible from the HURST REVIEW program....I took it online>>>that lady with the southern drawl really breaks things down to extremely basic...

Take Hurst Review>>>don't worry about others that passed..stay focused on your success....I know it's easier said but you are hearing from someone that was in your shoes 3 times....

Make it happy...no more pity parties.....DO IT.!!!!!!!!!1

br0kenface · Aug 30, 2008

you're not alone. :cry: I took the exam twice also...the second time being this years july 29th (a month ago) and just got my results today. I didn't pass. I am also very dissappointed in myself. I used the examcram pn cd-rom which everyone else said was fantastic for them but it wasn't for me. i don't know. there was a lot of stuff i didn't recognize on the exam. i'll just have to keep buying more study books i guess. :banghead:

kakykeke · Aug 31, 2008

I failed the test three times so I know the feeling....>>.I'm hear to tell you I tried all those books and stuff>>>didn't help>>> My success was possible from the HURST REVIEW program....I took it online>>>that lady with the southern drawl really breaks things down to extremely basic...
Take Hurst Review>>>don't worry about others that passed..stay focused on your success....I know it's easier said but you are hearing from someone that was in your shoes 3 times....
Make it happy...no more pity parties.....DO IT.!!!!!!!!!1

I was going to suggest the same Review. They guarantee you will pass or money back.. not to mention you can do the review as many times as you want! Good luck

bebe0586 · Sep 3, 2008

Hey everyone! Thank you for all your advice and encouragement! I took the week off from studying and just relaxed and went to work. Suprisingly my co-workers are very supportive and didnt seem to think any less of me because of my failure. I guess it was just all in my head that people will be thinking this and that.. But being at work helps me focus and realize how badly I want to work to be a nurse! I read all your suggestions and I just registered for the NCSBN online review course for the next 5 weeks. Im going to start taking my practice tests every day for a few hours and hopefully this will help me out! 45 days and counting till I pass my next exam! Thanks everyone :nurse: