I just found out I failed the NCLEX-RN! HELP!!!

MH24 · Sep 2, 2009

I was in your very position a month ago. I failed on my first time with 265 questions. My whole family knew so I had to tell them same thing with my friends. I was absolutely devistated. But I can tell you this its not the end. You have to stay positive. I took that whole week off after the test. I didnt look at a book or even think about it. I came on here and got some advice from the great people here. What I can tell you is this... It will get better. My biggest issue was my nerves and my self doubt. So I started studying again after I took those couple weeks off and I do a different study source every night for a couple of hours. Im set to test again the end of this month and Im trying to stay positive. Some days are harder than others but I know I can do this and you can too. Don't quit. For me it would be worse not knowing than quiting. When faced with a challenge you beat it dont let it beat you. Just give yourself some time off right now.

RNindmaking · Sep 2, 2009

it's normal to feel so negative after knowing that you failed. But please think of the positive thoughts. isn't it a blessing to have a second chance or unlimited chances of taking the nclex?

I too failed on my first try but i tried to be strong. I tried to ask myself, "what was it that wasn't enough during my review?" then, i realized where i was weak in. And then i started to gather the review materials i think would help me to pass the exam. I took long hours of studying. I answered thousands of questions for my content and test taking skills. I also read the kaplan course book. God was always with me during my review and during the exam. I passed on my second try...

Follow your dreams. if you really wanna be an RN, you can be one! God just tested your faith in HIm. He'll give it to you soon. God Bless..:)

RNJAX2B09 · Sep 2, 2009

Thank you so much! I have been thinking all this time that I am all alone and I'm not! Thanks for the reply it really means a lot! GOD has been the center of my life and sometimes like most I have doubt...but like you said I'm being tested! I will do all I can to stay positive and move forward! Would you suggest I keep working or take a break from that?

RNJAX2B09 · Sep 2, 2009

Thank you so much! It means a lot that you took the time to answer my anxious thoughts and helped me get back from cloud nine to reality! Also, thanks for the feedback on how to study!

RNJAX2B09 · Sep 2, 2009

Thank you so much! GOOD LUCK!!! I'll keep you in my prayers!

evk · Sep 2, 2009

I took my nclex twice.I pass the second time.What you gonna do is if you think you have time to study on weekdays and work only on weekends.or try to enroll the kaplan review it will help you a lot.they give you all the stratigy.

Silverdragon102, BSN · Sep 2, 2009

The key is not to give up. I would suggest you give yourself a short break (at least a week) from studying and give yourself chance to grieve. There are plenty of threads on what worked for whom so may be worth having a good read and then setting a plan that will work for you. Would also recommend you start again as if you haven't taken the test before and practise plenty of questions and read the rationale

joycee8 · Sep 3, 2009

i know you can do it! i appreciated that you don't give up! just study hard and pray hardest to your god and let him do the rest for you.....success is just waiting for you...

KAYBDT6, BSN, RN · Sep 3, 2009

Don't give up on yourself. Make a plan on how to get back reading over your content and understanding the disease process before attempting any question. Wish you all the best!