I failed on my first attempt

I literally have been in the dump. I took my NCLEX-RN yesterday and did the Pearson trick and got the CC page. I studied and studied. I did Kaplan and NCBSN . I did the work but the only thing I can say is my nerves probable got the best of me ! I couldn't calm myself down and was awake at 1:00 am when my test was at 8:00 am . Plz help me with study tips . Has anyone done the ATI ?

I'm so sorry(((HUGs))). Yes, it is quite nerve wrecking to have the weight of the world on your shoulders that day.

I too suffer from extreme anxiety and knew that I would barf the whole entire time but I didn't. I prayed right before

hand and I felt a strange calm. Now when my test went past 75, then past 100, I was getting nauseus. I passed though(somehow).

Do you remember any questions or subjects that stumped you? At least now you have an idea of what the test looks and feels like.

Try some deep breathing and meditation excercises. Take some time off and just decompress. Your mind is probably throbbing and

all over the place but you can do it. You have more than 1 chance to pass. Many excellent nurses did not pass the first time. I wish

you much peace and success.

Caffeine

I feel your pain. I initially took NCLEX RN June 2011 and my anxiety overpowered me. I was sitting infront of the computer and all I can think of was "OMG when is this going to end." Then I panicked when I got a math calc with no answer choices. I don't seem to remember taking med calc practice tests that did not have the answer choices. I probably did....but because of my anxiety, I totally panicked and lost focus.

Take some time to regroup and reassess your strengths and weaknesses. I'm in the midst of studying at the moment and scheduled to retake next month (*crossing fingers* hopefully, my last retake). More often than not, we psyched ourselves out before crossing the bridge.

Good luck! We can definitely conquer this challenge!!!

I'm so sorry(((HUGs))). Yes, it is quite nerve wrecking to have the weight of the world on your shoulders that day.

I too suffer from extreme anxiety and knew that I would barf the whole entire time but I didn't. I prayed right before

hand and I felt a strange calm. Now when my test went past 75, then past 100, I was getting nauseus. I passed though(somehow).

Do you remember any questions or subjects that stumped you? At least now you have an idea of what the test looks and feels like.

Try some deep breathing and meditation excercises. Take some time off and just decompress. Your mind is probably throbbing and

all over the place but you can do it. You have more than 1 chance to pass. Many excellent nurses did not pass the first time. I wish

you much peace and success.

Caffeine

hugs hugs ! Today is the third day and am know remembering some of my question . SATA got me ! I was a mess before but after three SATA back to back I think I freaked out. After 3 days am feeling much better . Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. It's means so much ! am taking a few weeks off and think I will do ATI . My friend did it and her sister pass after failing 2 times before. She recommend I give them a try. what worked for u ?

I feel your pain. I initially took NCLEX RN June 2011 and my anxiety overpowered me. I was sitting infront of the computer and all I can think of was "OMG when is this going to end." Then I panicked when I got a math calc with no answer choices. I don't seem to remember taking med calc practice tests that did not have the answer choices. I probably did....but because of my anxiety, I totally panicked and lost focus.

Take some time to regroup and reassess your strengths and weaknesses. I'm in the midst of studying at the moment and scheduled to retake next month (*crossing fingers* hopefully, my last retake). More often than not, we psyched ourselves out before crossing the bridge.

Good luck! We can definitely conquer this challenge!!!

OMG ! I did the same thing ! My anxiety was through the roof ! I couldn't calm myself down . I panicked and psyched myself ?.I have really bad test anxiety and I let it get the best of me . Am taking a few weeks off to relax. Lords know I need it.

Good luck to you too and yes we can conquer this challenge ! We have work to hard for this ! what are u using to study ?

OMG ! I did the same thing ! My anxiety was through the roof ! I couldn't calm myself down . I panicked and psyched myself .I have really bad test anxiety and I let it get the best of me . Am taking a few weeks off to relax. Lords know I need it.

Good luck to you too and yes we can conquer this challenge ! We have work to hard for this ! what are u using to study ?

I'm using PDA by LaCharity, NCLEX RN by MaryAnn Hogan, NCLEX 4000, NCLEX 10,000, Kaplan 2012-2013 strategies book, study guide NOT endorsed by AN.

I'm using PDA by LaCharity, NCLEX RN by MaryAnn Hogan, NCLEX 4000, NCLEX 10,000, Kaplan 2012-2013 strategies book, study guide NOT endorsed by AN.

Hey I pass ! I kept my anxiety under control !! Well I took kava kava it helped me

Did you pass after you thought you had failed Blackwater? Congrats!!!!

Did you pass after you thought you had failed Blackwater? Congrats!!!!

No that was my first time and I fail ! The trick took me to the credit card page ! But I pass it on my second try with 260 !

hi @blackflower. Stumbled across your post and wanted to know about kava kava. I failed my first attempt also because i have really bad test anxiety. I panicked and hyperventilated until i just couldnt focus on the questions anymore and just kept clicking choices without reading it again. Im taking my 2nd test in july and i still have anxiety about it. How did kava kava help you?

hi @blackflower. Stumbled across your post and wanted to know about kava kava. I failed my first attempt also because i have really bad test anxiety. I panicked and hyperventilated until i just couldnt focus on the questions anymore and just kept clicking choices without reading it again. Im taking my 2nd test in july and i still have anxiety about it. How did kava kava help you?

Omg I don't no why I didn't started taking kava kava in nursing school ! My nerves are so bad ! It works ! I got it from a all natural drug store . Got mine from Mother Earth ! It's a natural herbal supplement that promotes peaceful relaxation reduce stress and frustration ! It works ! I started taking it 2-3 days before my test to make sure it got into my system and on that day I took an extra one ( I no it said only 1-2) I needed 3 lol ! I was so calm ! I walked up in there not with an once of anxiety ! Honesty anxiety will cause u to fail . I think the computer knows .lol Study ! Take kava kava . Try and let me know !