what job can I get with my nursing degree? I never ever passed the NCLEX

[LStgo]

I'm aware that is impossible to get a job as a registered nurse without having a license. I only need a good job in something related (healthcare).

When I graduated from my bachelor's, I was full of happiness. I studied for the NCLEX-RN really hard and failed twice. I don't know why. After that, I had a medical problem and I couldn't continue with the reviews. It's been 4 years since I graduated and honestly, I don't have faith anymore. Leaving the medical issue behind, today is the day that I haven't stop crying because I never ever passed the nclex and the rest of my former classmates did. I basically wasted 4 years of my life for nothing.

The post painful part is, why the nclex? This is all about business, because once you graduate, it should be like any other non-related careers, getting a job. The nclex doesn't make anyone a real nurse”. Nobody, absolutely nobody uses the nclex while working in a hospital. That's what makes me madder.

At this point it is painful going to a hospital, seeing bunch of nurses of my same age working, happy, busy whatever… and me, completely frustrated. I wish I could live in a world without nurses. Sounds stupid, but this isn't about having something against RNs . Just my frustration.

My only hope is finding a better job now, so, I can balance my financial and medical issues. At some point, I only thought about suicide, then I realized it was stupid, but then once again, the word suicide” was inside my head.

Right now I don't know what to do…. Going back to the question…?

[RN403, BSN, RN]

1-800-273-8255 is the national suicide prevention hotline if you ever need it. Not giving medical advice but please seek help and look for guidance.

Getting sick does not mean you need to give up on what you are aspiring to do. You can take refresher courses and try to take NCLEX again.

You can work as a CNA or a Tech without having a license. A Tech in the ER usually allows you to do quite a bit such as EKGs, starting IVs, drawing blood, etc.

First you must be sure you are mentally and physicially ready to resume work and preparing for NCLEX if you so choose to try again. Talk to your PCP.

Best wishes.

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

Agree with PP. If you need it, please do not hesitate to utilize the national suicide prevention hotline. If it's not a crisis scenario, seeing a counselor or therapist can also be beneficial. I know; I've been there.

However, I would like to point out an inaccuracy in your post.

The post painful part is, why the nclex? This is all about business, because once you graduate, it should be like any other non-related careers, getting a job. The nclex doesn't make anyone a real nurse”. Nobody, absolutely nobody uses the nclex while working in a hospital. That's what makes me madder.

Many jobs that require licenses do indeed require passing a test to prove minimum competency. Truck drivers (CDL license), physicians, dentists, lawyers (the bar), and many many others in addition to nurses. What makes someone a "real nurse" is the license granted by the state.