I graduated nursing school a couple of years ago and have failed my NCLEX a few times. At this point...I don't have much confidence that I can pass. The first time I took it, i took Kaplan and second time I took Hurst Review. I do have major test anxiety, but I think there's more to it than that. Does anyone have any suggestions? Anyone struggled a few times and then found something that helped them pass? I'd take any recommendation and ideas on what I should do in order to succeed.
I'm sorry to hear that you have failed, I myself have failed a few times before passing. You know your stuff you do and I had a great deal of anxiety as well. What helped the most was getting that anxiety under control. When your anxious, your mind is cloudy and you won't be able to think through a question to the best of your ability. Youtube breathing exercises or mindfulness. Getting my anxiety in check before taking the nclex for a third time is really what I think helped me pass. Even getting a massage the day before the test, anything to calm your nerves! Keep telling yourself that you can and you will! Also, NCSBN questions really prepared me well and boosted my confidence. It was only 50 bucks!
So I finally learned to calm my nerves and went int I take my exam last Tuesday. I still haven't gotten the result, but it's the first time I took the exam while able to stay calm and focus throughout the whole exam which is a first for me!
I am hoping for good news, but I think most people hear positive results within the first 48 hours? Has anyone passed and took longer to hear back?
I'd like to update that I've Passed my Nclex and would like to encourage anyone else out there that failed the exam and doubt themselves. YOU CAN DO IT! Put your mind to it...quit your job and study full time if you have to. I ended up having to quit my full time job and work part time and luckily got a private loan to make this happen. Do whatever you can to study as much as possible and believe in yourself! I used Kaplan and some Uworld. I'd recommend doing all of Kaplan....it works! Best of luck to you and if anyone needs someone to be their encourager in your journey to pass...please contact me! I will be your cheerleader until you make it!
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I'm sorry to hear that you have failed, I myself have failed a few times before passing. You know your stuff you do and I had a great deal of anxiety as well. What helped the most was getting that anxiety under control. When your anxious, your mind is cloudy and you won't be able to think through a question to the best of your ability. Youtube breathing exercises or mindfulness. Getting my anxiety in check before taking the nclex for a third time is really what I think helped me pass. Even getting a massage the day before the test, anything to calm your nerves! Keep telling yourself that you can and you will! Also, NCSBN questions really prepared me well and boosted my confidence. It was only 50 bucks!
best of luck!