I failed again...

[vjcnurse]

Well, I found out today that I failed the boards a second time. I am having a hard time with it this time because my hospital (I am currently a CNA) may have to let me go. The policy is that you get two tries at the test, then after that they don't want you anymore. How crazy is that?? I have to work tomorrow, and if my manager says that she has to let me go, you better belive that I am taking it up with the big wigs. It's ridiculous that an hospital is going to base its hiring new RNs based on how many times it took her/him to pass the damn test. I have test anxiety, and did all through high school and college. The test shows nothing of my ability to be a great nurse. I love what I do and am very passionate about it. The test says nothing except that I am a horrible test taker. Does anyone agree that my place of work should not hold that against me??

[newgrad04]

That's the advantage of taking NCLEX style test throughout the ADN program. Our school had us take computerized tests all the way through, ever since the hated pharm.:angryfire So, even though the NCLEX is still scary, it's not that bad. (I'm graduating in 2:balloons: Weeks!!!!!!) My recommendation - get you a NCLEX review book with practice CD's that include practice tests in NCLEX format (mosby has a good one (comprehensive review of nursing for NCLEX-RN) and practice taking computerized tests. Good luck!:rotfl:

I must agree with you here. All of our exams are pencil/paper and I do the same thing you do. If I do not know an answer, I skip it and come back. With the computer, we do not have that luxury from my understanding. I am also nervous about taking the NCLEX.

Good luck to you!