Found out today that I just failed the Nclex RN 1st try.

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So I just graduated on May 17 2013 and I took boards on June 17. Before boards I did practice questions, but it seemed that I couldn't concentrate hard enough on studying after graduating college.

I failed the first time, how do I correct this problem of not being able to study. I have 45 days till my next test. Should I make a study schedule for this month? Buy books? I just don't know what to do right now. I feel terrible. I feel like I let my family down and most of all myself.

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How did you study for it the first time? I would suggest ( if you can afford it ) to take the Kaplan course and use the sanders book to review content.

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How did you study for it the first time? I would suggest ( if you can afford it ) to take the Kaplan course and use the sanders book to review content.

Hey which kaplan course is good the question bank or the full one with three?

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I'm sorry to hear that. I just found out I passed the NCLEX yesterday. What works for some people may not work for others. What I used was Kaplan qbank and question trainers. I did over 3000 questions, but what helped me the most was reviewing my rationales for right and wrong answers. If you can't spend the money on Kaplan and feel content is what your weakness is...I would suggest getting a calendar and taking different topics different days. I heard Saunders and Hurst were great for content, but I didn't use it. Keep your head up!! You got this!!

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Specializes in Labor and Delivery.

Don't feel so bad Im in the same boat. My whole life and family depend on me passing on my second try. I did so well in school I just don't understand how this could happen. I've never felt so down about myself and I know I have to let go of that feeling so I can concentrate on studying and passing the second time around. This is so much stress!

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Hey there. I as well am in the same boat. Today's my first day back at work (& I work at a hospital), almost everyone has approached me to ask & I feel horrible saying "I failed". But I CANNOT let it get me down & you shouldn't either. Just think of it as a small fork in the road. If we can get through nursing school, we can do this. I finished nursing school with a 3.75 and did really well in clinicals, but I know I'm a nervous test-taker, always have been. I shook the entire time (not to mention I had a handful of questions on SMALLPOX?!). I'm printing myself out a monthly schedule and dedicating certain days to certain topics.... Along with Kaplan.

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Specializes in Labor and Delivery.

I like your plan. I think I need to make a plan of attack like that so I will feel better about taking it the second time. It's so much pressure. SO many people were telling me how easy it was and all this and I don't know I didn't feel tht way at all. Or im just super dumb suddenly...I don't know :(

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I feel your pain, believe me, but what else can we do? I'm definitely not going to sit at home & cry because that's not getting me closer to being a nurse. I cried it out when I saw the big FAIL (I think that after all my hard work and long hours of studying I was allowed a good cry...LOL). Now I just have to "get back up on my horse" and hit the books. "Little investment now, big reward in the end". Think positive my friend ;):yes:

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The qbank is good but the full course is better. It includes more questions and the qtrainers

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