failed nclex twice

shush001 · Nov 15, 2008

at least you know that you did your best....that's what counts. nclex is really unpredictable and sometimes no matter how hard you studied before taking it, the questions will always appear harder than everything youve ever encountered in your review.

just give it a 3rd try...youve been studying hard so you deserve to pass esp. this time around.

goodluck to you and to all of us. :nurse:

misty177 · Nov 15, 2008

you can only do your very best and that seems like what you did so just dont give up...... you deserve it, just relax and keep trying. I have been studying the Helen Feuer cd's and love them. They are so helpful.

grantf07 · Nov 15, 2008

I felt the same way when I failed my NCLEX for the first time. The first failed attempt motivated me to look at what I was doing wrong. The first thing I was doing wrong was I was just reading the content to read, not to understand. You have to make sure you understand and can apply the content you are reading. The next thing I was doing wrong was when answering questions, If i got the question right I wouldn't read why the question was right or wrong. Inorder to fully understand the rationale you have to go back to your books and re-read the content. I would also recommend go ahead and setting your date early so that you know how much time you have to prepare and can prepare accordingly. After failing the first time I did 300 questions a day, and read my Mosby's and Saunders book! You have come to far, so now is not the time to feel depressed and discouraged. Find what works for you and you will have no problems the next time.

I pray much success!!

~island girl~ · Nov 15, 2008

sorry to hear you're having a tough time. i too failed my nclex the first time i took it. after receiving my results i took a long vacation. i spent 4 months without a thought of nursing and once i realized it had to be done...i began to study. the first time i just used the kaplan and saunders book to prepare. the second time, i got online and ordered the kaplan online complete package. a few of my friend who had passed recommended it and although it was almost $500, it was worth every penny. it gives you amazing reviews and more importantly...skills for taking the test itself. good luck and check it out.

BettyBoo706 · Nov 15, 2008

Sorry to hear this have you tried Suzanne's plan?

i really need help right now. i failed the nclex twice. i feel like i don't know how to study anymore. i feel depressed. especially now, i feel like my family is not trusting me that i really did study hard with my previous exams. pls help me. what will i do now? i am so desperate to pass.

Melinurse · Nov 15, 2008

Sorry to hear you did not pass this time. Take a short break and then study as though you have not tested before. You may also want to look into Suzanne's Plan. You can do this. Stay as positive as you can. There are several really good nurses at my facility who failed NCLEX first time and our Clinical Nurse Specialist failed twice before passing. You will pass too! Best wishes whichever studying method you choose.

chudy · Nov 22, 2008

Hi there,

I am sorry to hear that you have failed the nclex twice but please don't give up just work a little harder and remain focus. I just recently pass the exam so I know it is not easy. I will make a few suggestion that may help but the rest is on you. You should use saunders 4th edition for reviewing, if you can afford it please use kaplan question bank or purchase the 2007-2008 book and focus on the strategies and the questions in the back of the book and the cd. The exam is just as difficult as kaplan question:nurse:.

jasperhale · Nov 22, 2008

Hi, I took the NCLEX RN yesterday, November 21, 2008 in Indiana, the first time. It was difficult and different from the one I reviewed for months like Saunder's Compre Review for the NCLEX RN 4th ed, Saunder's Computerized Review, Saunders Test taking Strat and Kaplans Test Taking Strat. I honed my test taking skills and I thought I was more than good enough and had to much on my review but it surprised me. I maximized the 265 questions and I've been waiting for the comp to shut down after I was done with 75 question because I did my very best to defeat the computer. But as it progresses, it gave me much more questions and I got tired, But I tried to focus but it felt like it exploited the oxygen and glucose to my brain and end up to265 questions. It was hardcore. My faith and God are the reasons keepme holding on. I graduated in the Philippines, Far Eastern University, and a US citizen. I have a social security number so. that's it.

I wasn't nervous before the exam I was actually confident but after... Oh God, I felt defeated. But I managed to move on and pray because I trust God, I trust his way more than mine.

How should I manage to maintain a peaceful heart? Im uneasy right now. huhuhu

Amyfan20 · Nov 22, 2008

I completely understand where you are coming from. I failed my first time and got really depressed. It has been 7 years since I took my boards. Don't wait that long. I have been doing a lot of thinking and soul searching and I am going to start to study again. I am not sure where to start but I have to start. I want to help people and to make a difference. Think positive and put positive thoughts out there. I will pray for you if you pray for me. You can do this. Good luck.

jasperhale · Nov 22, 2008

Thanx Amyfan... I appreciate it. Yup, we have to keep our knee on the floor. Hehehe...

May God bless you and try to listen from this Christian CD entitled "Be A Better You" the speaker of that is Joel Osteen and you can search it in youtube. It really helps!

caliotter3 · Nov 23, 2008

Relax and start to prepare again. We suggest you try Suzanne's plan. You can read about it in a sticky at the head of this forum. Wishing you good luck and remember to hang in there and keep plugging away.