I just found out I failed at 75

eliza_mae017 · Mar 9, 2006

I know how u feel, and what i can tell u don;t let that ruin u. Don't let ur sadness, or dissapointment stop u from being a nurse. Don't LEt ur failure stop u from reachin ur dream.....:balloons: :nono:

I am a second test taker NCLEX RN. The first time, I was totally not prepare, I just hav to take the test since my att would soon expire. I use NCSBN which i will still recommend, that its a good material to study.. I didn't blame the material i used. I know it was me that didn't study well and prepare well for this exam. I realized now that its not the material ur using, BUT HOw u will use that material to help u pass NCLEX... Its More OF U, U need 100% of u to pass this test.... MORE PRayers, Determination, Courage..... THAT u want this license soo much....

I admit, the first time i received that thick letter, and all inside was a report.. And bold letter "that u didn;t pass NCLEX RN" was totally:uhoh3: didnt know if i will cry or i don't know how will u express that pain.. I was inside of the church when i opened that letter... I didn;t cried since i told God that if i didnt pass, pls dont let me cry all day, pls help me to stand up, and continue in my Journey.... AND HE never failed ME........ I didn;t cry, Instead I start thinkin how will i start to review this time.....

And here i am reviewin everyday. Asking God to give me strength, to help me fight my own weakness such as nervousness, laziness, negative outlook. I am thankful that i didn't pass the first time, because he let me realized how lucky i am to have my family thats there believin in me soo much, very supportive, My dOgss.. And God let me realize that in good times and bad times, HE WIll always Be there fOR ME..........

I know he here my prayer everyday, and in my upcoming test.. I will do my best to pass NCLEX RN in my second, and MY last try.. I know God is with me, I know I will pass NCLEX RN this time........ 75 failed first time, Second and LAST TRY, in Gods Name, 75 will be my lucky winning number. I will walk in nursing examiners building, WITH MY NCLEX RN license.....:balloons: I dont want to give UP, Even ther's time that am soo down, BUT everytime I feel that, I couldnt see myself not being a nurse. COZ This what I want, AND i will continue fighting for my dream, with Gods by my side..... I will succeed very very soon........

SO hang in there, Breathe and start reviewin again, AND ASked God for strength, and he will be there...:biggringi

Tanya-UKR · Mar 9, 2006

Wow! I took the NCLEX-RN on Monday and found out via the mail that I failed with 75 questions. It strikes me as odd that many people thought that 75 was a good number and that most people pass at that. I'm a prime example that you can fail at 75 questions. I got a lot of strength and hope from all of your posts while I waited for my results. I am very upset, cried a thousand tears, don't have a job, no money, and now I am left with nothing. I thought I had to wait for 90 days to retest, but I guess I can retake it in 45 days. I feel like a loser. I didn't even have a chance to pass at 75 questions. I actually felt good about the test too. I was hopeful that I had passed. I studied so hard. PA doesn't have the quick results, I guess I should have known I failed because I never saw my name and license number on the SBON website. I thought maybe they were just taking their good old time posting it. So...I am in the boat now with all of you retesters. I feel down right now. I need to find the strength to start again. I did believe in myself, but I question if I should even be a nurse. Please, post some of your stories of triumph over this crazy test. Thanks.
Angie:o

I understand that you are upset but it doesn't mean that you are looser.Not at all.You are very brave because you are talking what have happened with you and that is amazing .I did pass at the 75 questions and personally I thought that it was too easy and probably I failed.It took me less than one hour because I am an impatient one:)One of my best friends failed at 240 questions.The rest of my friends did pass with different number of questions but the fact is that the majority won at 75.Never give up:)Look at the questions if you have priority questions or selet all that apply questions it means that you are above border line and you are still fighting which is really good.If you have knowledge based questions that is not really good sign.The computer is smart if you gave a wrong answer in sertain area Pharm for example it will ask you again and again.You should prove that you are safe to work with clients.

I used Kaplan for my NCLEX-RN preparation and I am really satisfied with that program they are really good.I work as a Insructor in Nursing now I am doing basic preparation for NCLEX-RN and I still use that program as a Bible:)My students like it because it is very convinient and laconic.Of course I read a lot of other books in addition because I suppose to know more and answer all their questions but the basic is Kaplan.

By the way if you want me to help you you are very very welcome.:)

rhondasgrad · Mar 9, 2006

I to know how you feel,I am on my third testing for the nclex,Which I can take again the end of this month.I learned from the last two tests,Its not that I dont know the material,i really analyze the questions and not look to what there really asking.So keep your head up youll do finethe next time around : )

Tweety, BSN, RN · Mar 9, 2006

I'm sorry to hear that you did not pass. It must be devastating, but don't stay in the pain and disappointment too long after you feel the feeling. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and try again. Watch the self-talk, you're not a loser. Good luck!

brina · Mar 9, 2006

I am so sorry that you didn't pass. I know that the news had to be absolutely devastating. Take your moment (or two) to mourn and grieve, but then you must DEFINITELY move on. This is by no means the end, and it does not define you. When you are able to look at the situation objectively and without so much emotion, try to analyze what exactly was the problem. Did you read more into the question? Did you answer based on "real world nursing" instead of "textbook nursing"? Did you not know the content? or Did you have a hard time with prioritizing? Answering these questions will help you focus on what you need to the next time.

Now here's the advantages of having to take the test again. Fear of the unknown can be absolutely crippling! You don't have that fear anymore. You know what to expect. You know the type of questions that are asked, and you know the manner in which they are asked. When I took it, it took me a long time while I was taking it to get used to the WAY that they were asking the questions. NCLEX questions are nothing like school, Kaplan, or Saunders. It is truly a unique test.

My prayers are with you, and while I can imagine how you feel, I thank God that I don't exactly know how you feel. But I realize that up until last nite, it definitely could have been me in your position. Good luck!

Oh yeah.... you mentioned in your post that you felt good about the test afterward and that you took 75 questions. At 75, it usually indicates that you did really well, or really bad since the computer was able to tell that u were above or below the passing standard in the minimum amount of questions. Since it turns out that u were below the passing standard, try to go over some of the questions or your feelings when you took the questions. Why were u so confident? Did u REALLY KNOW the answers or did you take a guess? Did you answer too quickly? Did you mis-read the questions? Once again, i know that u will not be able too ask yourself these questions until you are through with the emotional part of not passing. Good luck again.

Brina

adcheek12 · Mar 10, 2006

Dont' worry I just took the test yesterday for the second time. It happens but I need advice. I still felt like I failed. I ended with 125 and I didn't get many prority questions, I never got a bunch in a row and I ended with a none priority but I got the last question right. Do you all think I passed. I have no idea. Tell me the truth, it is driving me nuts!!

rednecknurse74 · Mar 10, 2006

Hi, Im new to this site but wanted to let you know that as of Feb 22 i to have failed my NCLEX. I feel just like you!! I doubt that I can or want to do this anymore. I got 205 questions on my test and have cried ever sense. When I finally went back to work I realized I no longer was a CNA either so now im back at the grindstone making NA salary which dont pay to work. Maybe we could lean on each other and get both of us through this. Im getting the mosbys eddition. My friend used it a breazed through the test. I hope it works the same for me. Feel free to email me it you need to talk.

hamburg · Mar 10, 2006

hello there...i wish all of us good luck.....me for my first test (12.april) and all of uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu for ur 2nd time...or may be i should count my self to next 2nd timers;)

lawrence01 · Mar 14, 2006

Wow! I took the NCLEX-RN on Monday and found out via the mail that I failed with 75 questions. It strikes me as odd that many people thought that 75 was a good number and that most people pass at that. I'm a prime example that you can fail at 75 questions. I got a lot of strength and hope from all of your posts while I waited for my results. I am very upset, cried a thousand tears, don't have a job, no money, and now I am left with nothing. I thought I had to wait for 90 days to retest, but I guess I can retake it in 45 days. I feel like a loser. I didn't even have a chance to pass at 75 questions. I actually felt good about the test too. I was hopeful that I had passed. I studied so hard. PA doesn't have the quick results, I guess I should have known I failed because I never saw my name and license number on the SBON website. I thought maybe they were just taking their good old time posting it. So...I am in the boat now with all of you retesters. I feel down right now. I need to find the strength to start again. I did believe in myself, but I question if I should even be a nurse. Please, post some of your stories of triumph over this crazy test. Thanks.
Angie:o

Can you please tell us what are the type questions they gave you? Thanks.

libra_moon · Jun 5, 2006

I understand that you are upset but it doesn't mean that you are looser.Not at all.You are very brave because you are talking what have happened with you and that is amazing .I did pass at the 75 questions and personally I thought that it was too easy and probably I failed.It took me less than one hour because I am an impatient one:)One of my best friends failed at 240 questions.The rest of my friends did pass with different number of questions but the fact is that the majority won at 75.Never give up:)Look at the questions if you have priority questions or selet all that apply questions it means that you are above border line and you are still fighting which is really good.If you have knowledge based questions that is not really good sign.The computer is smart if you gave a wrong answer in sertain area Pharm for example it will ask you again and again.You should prove that you are safe to work with clients.
I used Kaplan for my NCLEX-RN preparation and I am really satisfied with that program they are really good.I work as a Insructor in Nursing now I am doing basic preparation for NCLEX-RN and I still use that program as a Bible:)My students like it because it is very convinient and laconic.Of course I read a lot of other books in addition because I suppose to know more and answer all their questions but the basic is Kaplan.
By the way if you want me to help you you are very very welcome.:)

Hi. I took My RN & failed it. A week ago, Itook my Pn & I'm still waiting for my result. Two business days had passed already so I made it to myself to start reviewing again in order not to be frustated again. Based on my experience on both tests, topics just roll on Precautions (gloves, surgical mask etc), cohorting (w/ pt can go w/ a certain pt w/ certain diseases or w/c pt shld go to a private rm or isolation); priorities; delegation; infection/ communicable dses. I graduated 13 years ago & I had a hard time w/ precautions, cohorting & the "which pt to see first" question. Can you refresh me w/ these topics? I believe you are very knowledgeable w/ these topics. I was checking the threads, & as I go on, I noticed the test just mainly focused on these topics in addition to bunch of pharma questions. Hope you can help us. Any tips for those respirator mask, surgical mask, standard, contact, droplet, airborne in a certain situation/scenario. Thanks!

LouisianaNurse2006 · Jun 5, 2006

Also, I really believe that some people are just good "test takers". I know many of my classmates are very smart and are great in clinicals, but when it comes to test taking they don't do very well.

I am sure you will all do fine next time around, you now have the advantage of knowing how they ask NCLEX questions and types of content to concentrate on.

Good Luck !!