Just took Nclex RN Oct 6th 2008

[cubano30]

Hi Everyone.... I just returned from this dreadful and depressing exam. I studied so hard and it feels like its not enough. This is my 4th attempt. My exam stopped at 127 questions. It consisted of Zero SATA, Zero Math, 17 Meds, 1 drag and drop, Many teaching questions which I have no clue if that's a good thing, I kept getting questions about what I would include in a care plan with a certain condition etc. Many Psychosocial questions, approx 7 maybe little more on infection control. The areas that I got many questions on were Peds, GI, some renal and endocrine. I did not see any on cardio or maternity.

My last question really depressed me because I was hoping for it to be a priority question or a med and it was not either or. It had to do with breathing masks and I had no clue on that. I interpreted this type of question as a content question meaning it was not high level which to me indicates a bad sign. Anyhow I am depressed and prayed that this would be my last time. I feel very exhausted emotionally and mentally. I was so happy to think I would finally be able to move on and begin a noble career. Again I stand in complete limbo with NCLEX continuing to dictate my future. I feel that maybe the fact I have taken it so much could just be a sign I should reconsider my career. Perahps I may pose a threat or liability to the community. I feel so DISCOURAGED that I studied so much so hard. I studied every question in Saunders 3rd edition in the cd. Read every rationale and looked at infection control with caution and practiced priority questions. I did over 4 thousand questions. I dont know what to think I guess I am hurting very much. Will keep you guys posted. The exam I fuond it to be very hard and very strange questions that one would not necessarily pay close attention to in other words very sneaky questions.

Be well everyone!!

[Melinurse]

:wshgrt:good luck!!!

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Good luck

[Tay245, RN]

cubano30

Don't be so hard on urself. I too took NCLEX today and have no clue how I did. This was my second attempt at it and I pray that I pass but I am not going to let it get me down if I don't. Don't get discouraged, u will pass, if not this time, maybe the next. Just try and relax and do something to make you happy because just studying for this test takes a lot out of us. Give urself a break.

[richo_006]

Goodluck and Godbless..Keep up the faith! Keep us posted

[J-Swift808]

Don't be so discouraged Cubano30! I know how it feels taking the NCLEX multiple times and not passing; I've done it twice already. I too questioned myself after failing the second time, second guessing if nursing was really the profession I was meant to be in. What you have to realize is that the test doesn't determine if you are going to be a good nurse or not: That's entirely up to you. I have heard stories of nurses @ the hospital that I work at that have taken it more times than I would have guessed they had, and they are some of most caring nurses that I have ever worked with. Just because somebody passes it on their first try doesn't entitle them to be a "good nurse". They may just have the "book smarts", but lack sorely in the hospital setting. Trust me, I've seen plenty of those types in nursing school! In the meantime, just hang in there. You won't know for certain until the letter comes in the mail. I hope and pray that you get it this time!

[tavs]

I think you should've studied the Saunders 4th Edition! hehe just teasin'! :chucklebut yeah, don't worry too much about it. Just try different angles when studying/preparing for the exam. But we don't know that yet until you get your results! So hang on ang good luck!

[suzanne4, RN]

Best of luck to you. Please keep us posted on when you get your results. And the last question has no bearing on anything.

But I am going to make a suggestion to others that are reading here: If you are preparing for the RN exam and are going to use Saunder's, nost definitely use the 4th edition. There are new no format questions in the 3rd edition.

[SoonMomToBe]

Don't give up just yet, be optimistic, it sounded like you studied hard for this test. Good luck and keep us posted.

[Gretel01]

hello .....

I wanna know if there are too many diferences between the 3th and 4th saunders edition....

good day for every body.....

[SoonMomToBe]

I also have the 3rd edition, so I want to know the same question since suzanne advice to use the 4th edition. She said the 3rd edition doesn't have the new formats for NCLEX.

[Gretel01]

yes this is the problem..let see if somebody else answer our question!!