Graduated over a year ago...

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I graduated with my ADN in May of 2007. I took my NCLEX twice, once in June and then again in December, and I failed both times. Now I feel I am just in a rut...I know I need to take them again, but part of me doesn't want to go through the disappointment again. I had gotten hired at a wonderful hospital and they couldn't hold my job anymore after December. I was a wonderful student who got straight A's. Now, I am starting not to care anymore. I feel I have been out of school so long, I am forgetting everything, and new grads from 2008 will probably get a job before me and know even more. Will I be considered a new grad if I finally do pass? Will I be clueless on the unit? I wanted advice from people on what I should do...should I just go into something else? Is it too late for me? It seems everyone is in such a rush, that if you don't pass your boards and start working within a month, it's almost weird or abnormal.:scrying:

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I graduated with my ADN in May of 2007. I took my NCLEX twice, once in June and then again in December, and I failed both times. Now I feel I am just in a rut...I know I need to take them again, but part of me doesn't want to go through the disappointment again. I had gotten hired at a wonderful hospital and they couldn't hold my job anymore after December. I was a wonderful student who got straight A's. Now, I am starting not to care anymore. I feel I have been out of school so long, I am forgetting everything, and new grads from 2008 will probably get a job before me and know even more. Will I be considered a new grad if I finally do pass? Will I be clueless on the unit? I wanted advice from people on what I should do...should I just go into something else? Is it too late for me? It seems everyone is in such a rush, that if you don't pass your boards and start working within a month, it's almost weird or abnormal.:scrying:

I understanding where you are coming from. I graduated almost a year ago, and had failed NCLEX first time, but managed to pass. I was also a good student, but was very nervous the first time around, and also had other personal issues to deal with at the time. But it also took time to get me motivated to retake it. I don't think you should stop trying. I have read about people taking it several times, you are not alone.

I know what you mean about people wanting to pass right away and get a job. I also didn't look for a job right away, and now am having trouble finding one. I have been sending resumes, cover letters, to several openings but have heard nothing. I am starting to get very depressed and frustrated. I also don't know if I should just give up nursing, and maybe get into something else. But I hate to see all the effort and time in nursing school go to waste. I understand completely how you are feeling though.

But I wish you luck, and just have faith that you can pass. Now finding a job as a new nurse is tough, but I guess it can depend on your location and how many new grad positions are available.

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Thank you for your response. It made me feel better to know that I am not alone. I thought when I graduated that the hard part was behind me. But this proves to be the most frustrating and disappointing year of my life. Good luck and best wishes to you. Let me know how the job search goes. :heartbeat

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