I cannot ever seem to pass my NCLEX!!! No matter what I do and how hard I try!!

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It's getting ridiculous already on how I keep trying for my NCLEX and still not working! What am I doing wrong?! I studied EVERYTHING!!! And i mean everything. I feel so dumb already. Right now I am in limbo.

Should I jump right back in with reviewing because I want to take the test again after the 45 day waiting period or take a break? I don't want to waste my time with waiting and at the same time I want to get my license this year. I am so tired of trying this is my 7th time and i still failed! I am running out of hope! It seems like God never wants me to pass! I am so hopeless and frustrated and so tired of studying.

The last test I took I ran out of time. I took the review from Delmar's and passed all my mock test. I can't seem to get a hold of my test anxiety! Can someone out there please hear me out. I am so desperate to the point where I'm an inch away from giving up

Hi guys,

thank you for the encouragement and i will surely not give up on anything.

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Specializes in Pediatrics Telemetry CCU ICU.

Look it up. Test anxiety IS a real condition. I want to thank you for your support of your fellow nurses. Fortunately I do not have test anxiety, but I am sympathetic to those that do. I have literally seen it in action. Someone who should be a straight A student making the dumbest mistakes because they are so blurred and anxious but ask them the same questions in a relaxed atmosphere and they are the first to answer.

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Specializes in Pediatrics Telemetry CCU ICU.

Also note, just because someone has test anxiety doesn't mean they will react that way in every situation. This person has a phobia of tests. Not just of EVERYTHING stressful. If so, nursing school itself would have done her in.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.
Also note, just because someone has test anxiety doesn't mean they will react that way in every situation. This person has a phobia of tests. Not just of EVERYTHING stressful. If so, nursing school itself would have done her in.

Good point. :yes:

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Hi, as a repeat NCLEX exam taker , I feel your pain and frustration. The best advice I can give you is to do LOTS OF questions using different resources. I just passed on 4/28, and it feels good. The only thing I did different was increasing the number of questions I practiced. Don't stress yourself out with trying to learn content. Just review the gist of content and move on to doing QUESTIONS!!! I used NCLEX 3500, Lippincott q&a review, and took the Kaplan test in the back of newest edition review book. You will get there, I promise. Be good to yourself, study, enjoy yourself, Pray, and when you sit for that exam the next time, pace yourself, and give EVERY question EVERYTHING you got! You can do it, good luck :)

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I took HURST review through my school. I could hear the speaker in my head the whole time "what should a two year nurse know". Go with the best answer, usually the one that pops in your head first. For the select all, eliminate what you will NOT do and select the rest. I also understand that the test has changed and is harder than before, don't beat yourself up, say a prayer and move on. For the anxiety, I called a friend on my way to take the test totally broke down crying on the phone all the way there, state pic looks horrible but I got it all out and was ready to pass. GOOD LUCK!!

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I am so sorry that people are giving you a hard time about this, but it is what it is. Stay force on the goal ,I will be retaking my test soon. Yes everybody is always saying to me WHY LPN....go for the RN. But they don't walk in my shoes. I have never wanted to be a RN ...I just want to be what I want to be not what everyone thinks I should be. So go after what you want and if it takes long it's your dream . I do understand when people say do the RN because of the money/ power. Then I wouldn't have to get direction from someone. I do get it but I want what I want FIRST...then we will see....baby steps...good luck

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

IMHO The OP needs to take care of her medical issues before attempting the exam again. Of she doesn't care for herself first passing the NCLEX will be meaningless.

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Thank you guys for the endless support... and I am taking care of myself... haven't had an episode in a couple of weeks now but have been stressed lately because my sister had a seizure... seeing her in that state makes me want to chase my license more but then again as what you all stated I have to take care of myself first before doing anything. Thank you again

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Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

He never called you stupid. Not once. Please don't put words into other poster's mouths---not cool at all.

Even if you think its ridiculous and stupid for me to fail that many times. I know how to not give up on something i love. I am not good with tests but i know i will be an excellent nurse. So if u think my failure is stupid please keep that to yourself.
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He never called you stupid. Not once. Please don't put words into other poster's mouths---not cool at all.

She has already acknowledged that in previous comments, but back to the post do you have anything constructive to help her study?

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Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

Now that we know that your education was not US based, yet you are trying to pass a US exam, it makes more sense. ALL of the backstory with the initial post would have been highly helpful.

Is it possible for you to take a in classroom refresher course instead of trying to cram out of textbooks and online forums? It sounds like some personal interaction could be a very beneficial thing for you. Clearly, you aren't getting what you hoped for in an anonymous internet discussion board. I wish you well in your journey to becoming a nurse, but as others have stated, it is not an end-all situation if you decide that really this isn't the field for you. There are many other healthcare positions in existance that you may flourish in, just not as a registered nurse.

I worked over there and never had a problem of course... that's why I am having such a hard time accepting anything at all. I was an Operating room nurse before I moved here and before that I was in the Delivery Room... I am really determined to pass this but it seems to be an impossible thing for me to achieve. Though I can not just let it bring me down, especially with what other people will say because I know my capabilities... I am very overly analytical too and that is not good
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