I failed with 265:(

Silverdragon102, BSN · Jul 23, 2008

Sorry to hear this, hang in there, you will make it

dave787 · Jul 23, 2008

keep moving youll have it soon. gudluck

Erinfly27 · Jul 23, 2008

I too failed with 265 questions. Don't beat yourself up. It is a very very hard test and not one I ever wanted to take again. I get to retake in september sometime. I will keep you in my thoughts. It is not the end of the world even though it feels like it is. Don't get too down on yourself, there are a lot of smart people out there that didn't pass. Just make a plan to study even better this time and remain positive. That's the best advice I can give. Keep the faith though, you got thru nursing school and you can conquer this feat as well!

suzy253, RN · Jul 23, 2008

(hugs) sorry to hear this. Keep your chin up!

suzanne4, RN · Jul 23, 2008

Sorry to hear that you did not pass.

But please wait at least a week before starting to prepare again. You need to take time just for yourself right now, or your focus is not going to be on what you need to get done.

You can get thru this exam.

jadu1106 · Jul 23, 2008

i am sorry to hear you didn't pass. know that you are not alone in conquering this exam. many people do not succeed on their 1st attempt. take a break and when you do begin to prepare for the exam again, use your new saunders book to follow suzanne's plan. i wish you all the best, and remember all things are possible! also try and follow the "random facts" thread, it has so far been a super additional study source. best of luck to you!! :icon_hug:

poohbear1968 · Jul 24, 2008

Thanks Erinfly. I too will be able to take my test sometime in Sept. I will try to remain positive and keep my head up. Its hard though, all of my good friends already passed and their test stopped at 75.

ilstu99 · Jul 24, 2008

I'm so sorry you have to go through this. The emotional journey is a long one that I wouldn't want to repeat again.

If it helps any, 3 of my MOST favorite nurses in my unit.....best teachers, patient, kind, dedicated.....failed more than 2 times.

Don't let it get you down, but make sure you step back and take care of yourself. Take a long weekend....have lunch with friends....relax.

Best of luck.

poohbear1968 · Jul 24, 2008

Thank you to everyone on this site for all the kind words. It is comforting to know that there are others that share this unfortunate "bump in the road" and can relate to how I feel right at this moment. We are going to make it! Thanks again for all the support:0)

tinkerbell1 · Jul 24, 2008

Sorry to hear that you failed. I took my test on Monday with 265 and failed too. I know how it feels. I feel like i'm in a big hole but the only thing that i can do to get myself out of it is by taking a quick break, forget about the past loss, hit the books AGAIN, and most important surround yourself with positive, supportive people. Along time ago when i was in the NYC Police Acadamy, we had to run 2 1/2 miles a day in the gym, i was not a runner at all and had a difficult time with it. It did not look good to show any weaknesses especially if you were a girl. Anyway, there was a big sign above the gym door and it said " I can't means I woun't" and it helped me to motivate myself and succed. It's been 20 years or so later and when i have a hard time with accomplishing something, i think about that sign and it keeps me motivated. I hope my little story helped. WE WILL PASS.

gwafuh_rn, BSN, RN · Jul 24, 2008

One fails forward toward success

Supposing you have tried and failed again and again. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call "failure" is not the falling down, but the staying down.

There is no failure except in no longer trying

Failure is an event, never a person