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
Look who ever you are organized chaos. Leave me alone. First, i did not address you and second, i asked professional nurses for help and not someone who may be working as one but doesn't even have an ounce of professionalism in there blood. I am not you so don't compare because you and i are totally different. Patients and families are of a different matter. You can not say otherwise
You came on a public NURSING forum & discussed how you failed the NCLEX for the seventh time. Did you expect us to coddle you?
You don't know any of us or what we've had to deal with either.
THIS.
OP, you are NOT the only one with PTSD that had went through nursing school; I went through nursing school with PTSD, another poster has stated this as well; people have epilepsy, deafness, have chronic health issues including mental illness and have gone on to pass the first time or had to do a do over and go on to be successful nurses.
I understand your sensitivity in the matter, I do; however, when you make a conscious decision to post on a public forum, you have to realize people are going to have options.
And for the record, no one has called you stupid, except for yourself; you may be internalizing your failure, even MORE of a reason to step back and sort things out before making a decision.
I have to say that as a Canadian I find the mere fact that someone is permitted to even have 7 attempts appalling. The policy in Ontario is 3 strikes and you are out. The CNO belief is that if you can't pass after 3 attempts then you will not be a save nurse. You have to either re- take your schooling, or at least a review course.
Pepper the cat... that's why we are in the United States... I have known others working in the field who informed me they have taken it more than 7 times.
i did not expect to be cuddled by anyone... if you have an issue with how i am then so be it... I came here for professionals and not an advice from someone who aren't even able to at least form constructive criticisms. I did not address organized chaos for this matter
i know my content mp86, I am just not really good with tests... i passed out in the middle of one the last time. I have to make sure I have a hold of whatever problem i have before anything,
Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Pepper the cat... that's why we are in the United States... I have known others working in the field who informed me they have taken it more than 7 times.
Actually in several states after 3 fails there is a mandatory remedial refresher course before you can sit a 4th time. Several others require you to pass within 3 years of graduation and you can only test every 90 days. Each state has their own criteria. Unlike Canada where the standard for
all provincial colleges of nursing (equivalent to US BoN) is 3 attempts at the CPNE or CRPNE and you are required to repeat nursing school.
If you are confident in your content knowledge and your test taking strategies, seek out assistance with coping skills for your anxiety, that as you stated, causes you to black out on information. Take your 7 candidate performance reports and see if your performance is consistent ( always above passing on pharmacology but near/below in assessment, etc ) or random.
Wow. I cannot imagine the $$ spent on taking the test 7x. Whatever you are doing isn't working. Get whatever mental health help you need first. Then do a review program. Then take that test and pass it. Nursing isn't for everyone, but I would hate to waste that money you spent on school. I had a guy in my class that was so freaked out he just me never ended up taking the NCLEX. That's sad stuff. Good luck.
Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
i know my content mp86, I am just not really good with tests... i passed out in the middle of one the last time. I have to make sure I have a hold of whatever problem i have before anything,
This is a serious issue that requires professional assessment & evaluation and is more than an anonymous message board can help with or advise on. Please seek medical or psychological assistance.
you may seem to think I've had enough but you don't know me... you can not expect me to give up on something i have been fighting for. Go ahead and judge
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Look who ever you are organized chaos. Leave me alone. First, i did not address you and second, i asked professional nurses for help and not someone who may be working as one but doesn't even have an ounce of professionalism in there blood. I am not you so don't compare because you and i are totally different. Patients and families are of a different matter. You can not say otherwise