Its official -I failed

iyionna · Jun 26, 2014

Don't give up! Sometimes in life we have set backs but that doesn't mean success isn't possible. I'm a new grad & recently took my NCLEX. I did pass on the first time but in nursing school I failed my next to my last semester by less than 2 points! I was devastated! I didn't want to face my family or friends. I especially didn't want to tell my kids that I failed & wouldn't be graduating with my summer class of 2013. I felt like i put a Iot of effort in to pass. I took the course again in the fall of 2013 with the same instructor who failed me. I went in with a positive mind (by then I was out of my feelings) & passed with a B. I see your screen name is 4mykids, so let them keep motivating you. If nursing was easy everyone would be one. Shake it off & try again. You have made it close to the finish line by finishing nursing school. Congrats on that! Now reevaluate your plan to pass & claim it's already done!

4mykids04 · Jun 26, 2014

I claimed that going into the nclex and we see how that workws out

dbrenda1510 · Jun 26, 2014

I feel your pain 4mykids04. I failed for the 2nd time yesterday. I am beyond torn apart. I feel like my insides have been ripped out and stomped on. I feel worthless, stupid and worn out/old. I really thought I had passed this time. I really did, until I checked the PVT and it went straight to the CC screen. My heart sank and I'm stuck in this pit of depression. I know the material. I know I will be a great nurse. I just don't seem to be able to get the chance....maybe I never will. ???? Got a lot to think about, but YOU, you are young. You have many years a head to be the nurse you set out to be. YOU will be that nurse so step up, get mad at yourself and then get the juices flowing and your butt in gear and go make it happen! You will be a great nurse! You WILL be a great nurse.

RNsRWe, ASN, RN · Jun 26, 2014

Well, as you've already posted quite a bit about this, there's nothing left to say.

At this point you have to decide if you're ready to just quit (and explain to your kids that if you really want something and it doesn't work out the first time, you should just give up).

Or, you can decide to brush this off as a bump in the road, FIND OUT what your problem areas were, and work on them so you can pass next time.

Ball is in your court now.

iyionna · Jun 26, 2014

Well of course it takes more than just claiming it. I understand you are upset that's to be expected but how you handle things next will determine how bad you want it. Your not the first or the last person to not reach your goal when you wanted it to happen. So cry, scream, fuss, whatever is necessary for you to get it out & try again if you really want it. I have four kids & single (had my first at 16) The odds were against me. I went to school off & on for 10 years! I'm now 31. It wasn't easy but so worth it! Stay encouraged!

AmyRN303, BSN, RN · Jun 26, 2014

Well, as you've already posted quite a bit about this, there's nothing left to say.
At this point you have to decide if you're ready to just quit (and explain to your kids that if you really want something and it doesn't work out the first time, you should just give up).
Or, you can decide to brush this off as a bump in the road, FIND OUT what your problem areas were, and work on them so you can pass next time.
Ball is in your court now.

Once you receive the report, you can identify your weak areas and reinforce those. One fail does not a failure make. Of course it doesn't feel good, but a nursing career isn't a pass/fail situation. You'll be constantly evolving through situations, and yes, mistakes, to become better and do better. This is the first step.