Has anyone here never passed NCLEX, and never became a RN or LPN?

[Bala Shark]

I was wondering, if anyone never became a RN or LPN because they could not pass the NCLEX..For example, if you tried to take the test 4 or more times and you gave up on the test after failing so many times..

[willdgate]

I agree, I don't understand how people can say that they want to do this or that and never experience it, I have to experience something in order for me to understand. That's why I don't listen to everyone, because everyone is different, especially me.

[care4ppl]

I actually know of 2 people who went to the same school, in the same class who have never passed the NCLEX. One has tried 6 times, the other a couple times but it has now been 7-8 years since they graduated. How sad....

[tcdaniels]

Hi Everyone. I'm new to this site and having been reading posts for a few weeks, but I saw this thread and just had to respond to it. I graduated from nursing school in Dec 2004 and almost quit with only two semesters left. My husband convinced me to finish. I ended up going back to my old career...finance. By the time I was close to finishing nursing school I was completely disenchanted by the whole field. However, I graduated, and six months later, in June 2005, I decided to try to take the boards. Well, I failed....I basically had a panic attack in the middle of the exam...I've never been a good tester...ever since I was a kid. But I made Dean's list all through school. Anyways, I did my crying and continued to work in finance. But it kept bugging me that I never passed the test. So, in Oct 2005 I took a Kaplan course and vowed that I would take the boards by the end of the year. Did I? Nope. I am now taking them for the 2nd time next month. So, I went through school, didn't become a nurse, and am taking the boards almost two full years after graduation. Why? Well, I feel like I need closure. And I'm discovering that there are many other options out there besides working in a hospital. I'm considering starting a family soon and I think that having the RN under my belt could open up a wealth of opportunities for me. But, I think it's just timing for some people...I'm at a better point to take the exam now, I already feel more confident, and I have been re-doing my Kaplan Question trainer and scoring in the 60's. So I thought I would just give you a point of view from someone that's been there...is there. Anyways...great to meet you all! Wish me luck on the boards! I hope...no, I KNOW..... that this time is THE TIME.