help, failed nclex!

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Wanted to reach out to some of you to see how you all passed the NCLEX. I took the NCLEX Tuesday, all 265 questions & I can say it was the hardest test I've ever taken! I haven't seen my results anywhere. I looked on the board of nursing and of course when I go to look up my license it says it doesn't exist. So I know I didn't pass, but if anyone could give me some incite about where to go from here. I have already accepted a job, all I need is to pass this test! I have HORRIBLE testing anxiety, and no, i wasn't a straight A student in nursing school. I do best in the clinical setting, not in the classroom. Thanks to anyone in advance!!

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Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVICU.

Did you pay the $8 to see if you passed 48 hours later? Even if you passed, you wouldn't have a state license number yet so cool your jets. It takes time to process. And there isn't any reason to be so defensive; it is a difficult test. Everyone prepares differently. I found doing as may practice questions from online, ATI, and Lippincott helped me succeed. I started studying March of my senior year and passed first try in June.

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I didn't pay the $8. I did the PVT and i got the bad pop up so i figured i failed. Thank you for your input! I think I am going to try Uworld and maybe pay for one of those classes to take before I take it again!

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Specializes in Hospice, corrections, psychiatry, rehab, LTC.

1. You're not going to see your results anywhere.

2. You don't say how much time has elapsed since you took the exam, and there is no way for you to know how long after the exam that your state board adds people to the licensing register.

Before you start drawing conclusions about whether you passed or failed, keep checking your mailbox for your official notification from the BON.

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Exactly what i am planing on doing. Some say Practice, practice, practice. So did you see likely questions on those resources you studied? Thanks

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I honestly didn't think the NCLEX was that hard. I think my issue was how I answered the questions & my testing anxiety (it's the WORST!) I plan on taking it again mid-august. I'm trying to figure out now if I should do hurst or Kaplan!

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I loved UWORLD, I only used that and found out today that I passed with 75q. I highly recommend it, also the Saunder's comprehensive review book is good. We were required to do questions from their throughout my final semester. Good luck

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