I took the Nclex Wednesday morning for the first time and had 262 questions. I left feeling pretty sure I failed, but allowed myself to stay hopeful on the belief that everyone who takes it thinks they failed. So my fears were confirmed this morning when I saw that ugly word on the pearson website. There is noone else to blame but myself because I could have been more prepared but I don't think anyone is ever really not stunned to be hit with this. It's so hard feeling like you let everyone down. My parents, friends, my school and instructors. And what's worse is that I heard that repeat testers only stand like a 5% chance of passing. Is that true?? Nothing to do at this point but reschedule and work harder. I have neither the Kaplan nor the Saunders book. Is one "better" than the other? At this point, I have an idea what to expect from the exam and the closer the questions are the exam itself, the better off I think I'll be. Sorry if this is a bit scattered. My thoughts aren't exactly the clearest right now....
A second questions for those that unfortunately had to retest: When reapplying, you must pay the 200 to pearson, the 30-40 to your state board. But is it necessary to have a 2nd background and a 2nd i.d. check?
I just wanted to let you all know that I found out this morning that I passed. It feels like 200 pounds have been lifted from my shoulders. I called both my parents and they both cried. I had 262 questions the first time when I failed. So I rescheduled, took the Kaplan course and passed with 113 questions the second go round. I do want to encourage anyone who has failed, particularly once, that it can be passed after a failure. I have heard so many times about retesting statistics and how, if you fail once, you're doomed. I am living proof that the 2nd time can be a charm..or the 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th.
I also want to take this time to recommend to anyone that has the means, that Kaplan is a godsend. They teach you how to pass the exam. They tell you that the first day. "We're not here to teach you nursing. You should have learned that in school. We're going to teach you what you need to know to pass the NCLEX, nothing more".
Anyway, thanks for listening. To all still in limbo, God bless you and good luck!
focker13. Sorry to hear you did not pass. I used saunders, kaplan, mosby and the Hesi book. You can order these real cheap on amazon.com I paid 3.00 for one book with a cd of 3000 questions. Just keep doing questions as the nursing school went over content. Remember your ABC's. Good luck we have faith in you. Take the test as soon as you can.
Yes you must do those things all ver , but it's ok I failed nclex 1st time round. Took it 4 granted and failed I got saunders, and took a kaplan course they both really work. A big plus on priorty questions thats where i did terrible at. i pass with flying colors . So beat yourself up, cry,self pity. Then get yourself together cheer up accept and move on take that energy of disapointment and apply it to your study, Constanly tell your self I went through nursing school I passed , I got this thing i know the info god help and guide me to apply it .
look its simple type in yahoo google ncex test personality test, its not what you know its who you are, you are being screened in my opinion.failed nclex.
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My cousin is also a nurse. Great student in her BSN program but failed the NCLEX the 1st time. She passed it the second time and now she has moved on and already has her masters and is a NP. Some people are just poor test takers. Go back and study, you know what to expect this time. I'm sure you will pass next time
Hey, Guys, put the past behind you and the best of luck in your FUTURE!!!!!! It's tough to see all the "I PASSED" posts, but, I guarantee you both, there are a lot of people in the same boat as you! (maybe you could take a cruise to the Caribbean...........)
Thanks a lot for all the responses. I know it'll take a few days to get back on my feet but thankfully I am blessed with an easy-going attitude that allows me to take failure in stride. So I'm taking this with a grain of salt on one hand but also as motivation and incentive to do the things I didn't do first time around. Again, thanks again!
You'll do fine. I was in the final group who had to take the National Test Pool Exam which was in five parts (Medical, Peds, OB-Gyn, Psych and Surgical) and took TWO days to complete. We didn't have computers back then, either, so everything was hand-written. If I wasn't brain-dead from three years of intense preparation before taking it, I was certainly wiped out
Specializes in Happily semi-retired; excited for the whole whammy.
Even if that 40% stat is correct, look at it this way. You said that you weren't properly prepared. That gives you a better shot of being in whatever percentage it is that passes the second time around, because you will now make every effort to prepare yourself. Good luck.
Daye
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