How should i explain my 3 fails at my interview

[Simon1]

I mentioned in another thread that I have a chance to get a really good promotion at my existing job but they know that i have been trying to conquer the nclex exam. How do i explain the 3 failures if they ask me. Obviously it sounds bad but they do not really understand what i'm going through unless their in the nclex world.

Anyone have any advice on how i get out of this one, my boss knows that a lot of people have failed and he understands but i'm not just interviewing with him.

Anyone have any advice?

[pagandeva2000, LPN]

I mentioned in another thread that I have a chance to get a really good promotion at my existing job but they know that i have been trying to conquer the nclex exam. How do i explain the 3 failures if they ask me. Obviously it sounds bad but they do not really understand what i'm going through unless their in the nclex world.

Anyone have any advice on how i get out of this one, my boss knows that a lot of people have failed and he understands but i'm not just interviewing with him.

Anyone have any advice?

First, I would not mention it unless they ask; I see no reason why it would apply if the job has nothing to do with nursing. But, if they do inquire, I would tell them the truth. Mostly everyone knows that taking certifiying or licensing exams are not easy. And, there is nothing to be ashamed of. You may get the support you need because your boss recommended you. Good luck and share how things went with us!