Failed NCLEX twice!

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I graduated nursing school in 2017 and took NCLEX 2 months later. I did not feel prepared but I tool it anyway because my instructors and others were telling me to take it because everything is still fresh. I practiced questions because that is what everyone said to do. The day comes and I'am a nervous wreck. All I could hear is my heart beating and felt like I was going to pass out. I couldn't focus and ended up getting all 200+ questions. I knew I had failed. I tried the PVT trick a few hours later and then "BOOM" it asked for my credit info. I got my results and of course I failed. I was devastated but I knew I didn't have a chance, I messed up. I waited a few months which ended up being the next year 2018, but tried UWORLD, SAUNDERS and MARK KLIMEK. I sat for it again and I wasn't as nervous as the first time , but I didn't feel confident. I'm answering questions and it shuts off at about 125. I waited a few hours and paid for the quick results and "BOOM" I failed. I've taken some time off after that and felt very defeated and just lived my life and worked. It is now 2020 and I'am ready to tackle this again. I'am going over content from my school notes/books and from mark klimek, practice questions and getting a better understanding of answering NCLEX style questions with Youtube and just focusing more and telling myself I can do it and I will pass this. Hopefully I can come back and say I PASSED!

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Keep up the positive attitude! Always remind yourself that the NCLEX is just a hoop that you have to jump through and that you're well on your way! If you can, try to isolate what aspect of the NCLEX you're struggling with, whether that be certain subjects/topics or improving your test-taking strategies. I would recommend doing uWorld problems with their rationales and taking notes, Youtube also has a slew of amazing resources you can use to prepare for the NCLEX. Best of luck to you, let's hope the third time's a charm!

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On 2/12/2020 at 5:17 AM, HappierTimesAreComing said:

Keep up the positive attitude! Always remind yourself that the NCLEX is just a hoop that you have to jump through and that you're well on your way! If you can, try to isolate what aspect of the NCLEX you're struggling with, whether that be certain subjects/topics or improving your test-taking strategies. I would recommend doing uWorld problems with their rationales and taking notes, Youtube also has a slew of amazing resources you can use to prepare for the NCLEX. Best of luck to you, let's hope the third time's a charm!

Thank you so much for the positive feedback. I will definitely try what you suggested : ).

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

Delilah, I just took NCLEX on Thursday for the first time and I never felt so stressed until then. The computer shut down at 190 questions and I felt relieved but more stressed. I studied a whole lot and did 1000s of questions but that didn't help. I am now starting over and believed that next time around, I could safely say that I passed!

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

Thanks for the study tips! I will pay specific attention to the s&s.

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11 hours ago, dalgo11 said:

Thanks for the study tips! I will pay specific attention to the s&s.

Did you pass?! I hope you did!

Treat select all supply questions as True or False questions and remember that whatever the question is you have the orders from the doctor already. That's what helps me a lot on those now. S&S can be hard but try to remember whether the S&S will cause the patient to go UP or DOWN.

17 hours ago, dalgo11 said:

Delilah, I just took NCLEX on Thursday for the first time and I never felt so stressed until then. The computer shut down at 190 questions and I felt relieved but more stressed. I studied a whole lot and did 1000s of questions but that didn't help. I am now starting over and believed that next time around, I could safely say that I passed!

YOU GOT THIS!!!!

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Specializes in Psyche.

Good luck and I hope you pass.

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Specializes in OMFS, Dentistry.

Delilah, I graduated the same time as you. I failed twice. I then got it together and passed on the 3rd time with 75Q. Don't give up, you can do it. Be positive. Take one question at a time.

Wishing you the best!

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On 2/15/2020 at 6:14 PM, dalgo11 said:

Delilah, I just took NCLEX on Thursday for the first time and I never felt so stressed until then. The computer shut down at 190 questions and I felt relieved but more stressed. I studied a whole lot and did 1000s of questions but that didn't help. I am now starting over and believed that next time around, I could safely say that I passed!

Keep studying and remediate. Remediation should be double the time it took you to answer the question. Also, Kaplan offered a great 2 day study session on how to break the question apart so you can identify the topic and such. It also teaches you the decision tree. Keep pushing forward. Good luck!

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I'm currently going through this. I finished school September of 2019, took my NCLEX december 17 in Hope's that I would start the new year as a RN and be able to get my life started. But I ended up blanking. I knew I failed, I had about 125 questions. I was devastated but I knew I failed, to this day I dont remember anything at all that was on that test. I did the process all over again to test again, got UWorld , had already done Mark Klimek the first time so I focused more on answering questions and learning select all that apply. My test was yesterday, May 26th, I was so confident , I wasnt as nervous, I could actually understand what I was reading. I thought that I had it, unfortunately today I found out I did not pass again & I am completely devastated.. I know I have to just do this again but I was hoping this would have been my last time. I never expected to have to retake this test, especially the fact that I cant even afford to pay for it. I'm grateful for my mom and my boyfriend for helping me and supporting me through all of this. It's just a huge downfall I feel.. it doesnt feel good. I just dont know what I'm doing wrong when it comes to studying. I know I've improved , but I feel stuck . I wish you nothing but the best on your next retake ! I dont feel like I can do it right now but I know I will & I know you will as well.

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On 5/27/2020 at 10:13 PM, Student02 said:

I'm currently going through this. I finished school September of 2019, took my NCLEX december 17 in Hope's that I would start the new year as a RN and be able to get my life started. But I ended up blanking. I knew I failed, I had about 125 questions. I was devastated but I knew I failed, to this day I dont remember anything at all that was on that test. I did the process all over again to test again, got UWorld , had already done Mark Klimek the first time so I focused more on answering questions and learning select all that apply. My test was yesterday, May 26th, I was so confident , I wasnt as nervous, I could actually understand what I was reading. I thought that I had it, unfortunately today I found out I did not pass again & I am completely devastated.. I know I have to just do this again but I was hoping this would have been my last time. I never expected to have to retake this test, especially the fact that I cant even afford to pay for it. I'm grateful for my mom and my boyfriend for helping me and supporting me through all of this. It's just a huge downfall I feel.. it doesnt feel good. I just dont know what I'm doing wrong when it comes to studying. I know I've improved , but I feel stuck . I wish you nothing but the best on your next retake ! I dont feel like I can do it right now but I know I will & I know you will as well.

I felt the same. You can do it. Don't give up! ?

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hello I have recently taken my NCLEX and I know I. didn't pass because it told me I need to try a different payment and I am waiting for my official results I had questions do you get CPR in your mail or in your email? I am very confused because I do know I didn't pass

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