Failed at 265 - 2nd attempt

Published

I write second attempt but really don't count the first.. I was under the impression that you couldn't change an appointment once it was made. My first attempt I had the flu and was miserable. Knew I wouldn't pass the test but thought I would at least have an idea of what to expect. Took 160 questions and failed. Wasn't upset. I knew I failed. After 78 all I wanted to do was run. No tissue for runny nose, no cough drops for cough.. It was horrible. It wasn't until I registered for the 2nd attempt that I realized I could have rescheduled. :-( No worries..

I did everything I was suppose to do for the second attempt. studied with breaks. Our school used ATI so I used it to prep also. Did wonderful on all the tests. Reviewed... slept 8 hours before, ate well. I stayed calm, read slowly, tried to process the information and didn't panic. Even when I started climbing in the numbers. One thing I noticed was that although the ATI has a lot of facts, there weren't enough priority questions. I am sure at this point that it must be the way I'm processing priority circumstance. I've also been working 16 hour days with only one day per week off. I'm sure this may have contributed. My brain knows to pick up the peices and just get back in the game.... try different study program and WORK LESS HOURS WHILE I PREP... Think I'm going to go with Kaplan.

All this being said, I can't help but feel like a big ole LOOSER!! I finished top 10% of my class. Scored the hightes of our program in intrance exam and scored 99% assurity I'd pass nclex on exit exam... Well, it's obvious none of that mattered. I love being a nurse and know I'm good at what I do. That doesn't change the fact that I don't even feel like I'm qualified to be any kind of nurse at this point. Just feel like a failure.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Defeat is only there if you let it. Be positive and know you can do it!

Honestly, take 2 weeks or even a week off during that exam just to focus. I honestly studied normally but about the 2-3 weeks before the exam, I amped up my studying and literally studied until I couldn't anymore.

RN will be at the end of your name! Just have faith and be positive and confident :D

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion