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.
For those who failed twice or more than twice, did you feel any differently after taking it after the first time? Were the questions easier for you since you kind of knew what to expect since you sat for the boards the first time? How did you prepare after the first time you failed?
i know how you feel...i've taken the exam 3 times and i'm second guessing on taking it agen...but my friends and family keep encouraging me to go for it and do my best...
dont stop now, you have come to far to throw in the towel...keep moving forwad and you will get there eventually...
good luck, god speed and relax for a week or 2 then get back to studying cz u dnt wana lose the habits you started...
:icon_hug: heres a hug for trying your best...YOU CAN DO IT
You are a sweetheart. I must agree that after finishing the NCLEX on Oct 6th I felt so sad. I already figured out that if your last question is a med or priority then its a pass. I have spoken to many about their last question and sure enough if its a content question its not a good sign as it was for me. I know many here debate the number of questions in not being a factor and that I completely agree with. However I have noticed that what holds certain is the last question being a higher level or lower level. If that last question is high level even if you get it wrong you pass plain and simple. Ask everyone here that passes and you will see my point.
Anyhow on another note. I am feeling better. Although my results are in via pearson I refuse to look at them because I am sure its not good nd why spend the $7.95. I checked online thru my Board Of Nursing and my name is not there. When my brother took his exam back in Aptil he passed and his name popped up the next day. So this is another indicator of why I shouldnt spend the money for quick results.
I spoke to my dad and explained my dissilusion. I vented how much I studied. That this was my 4th time around sitting for this exam which is putting me at a complete stop from being able to move on with my dreams as most here desire and come through with. I have studies hard and I guess what frustrates me most is although I understand the NCLEX SHOULD NOT be easy therefore we must prove compentency and be able to perform with in the best interest of the patient There are things about the exam that I find unfair. For example. Why do we need to be tested on meds we have never seen? I had 17 meds.... why would the ncsn include med questions in these testing banks that people are not familiar with. We are rookies. I mean its understandable for doctors to have a vast concept since they prescribe. We dont prescribe. Although I understand that having familiarity with common drugs and even memorizing the suffixes to a wide range of meds is important why do they insist in including MEDS we are not accustomed to seeing? Of my 17 meds I recognized 3.
Another aspect of NLCEX I strong disagree with. While some of us have to answer questions like 20+ SATA OR 15+ MEDS why are there candidates that get away with 2 or 3 SATA or 2 or 3 meds?
My brother had 6 meds when he sat for NCLEX. I had 20+ the 3rd time I sat and 17 meds this 4th attempt. Do you understand my point?
The exam is adaptive meaning it focuses on a persons particular weak area. However I find that MEDS being high level questions... one would not get to that level unless you are responding to the prior question correctly. Therefore why do some people get tackled so much harder?
I strongly believe that ONE MUST KNOW THEIR CONTENT but a very beneficial factor is the group of questions one gets.
Anyhow I wish everyone preparing for this test all the best.... Please do understand that some of you may have attended Nursing Programs that included additional tools to better prepare you and perhaps you did not have to study for this test or studied very little please do cheer on those of us that were not as fortunate and are warriors in having to repeat this exam that does present a challenge to us. It will only make is that much stonger in what we want.
Everyone remember this famous quote:
"Its not how many times you fall, but how many times you get up that matters"
Is it true that if ur last question is a content question u fail? Oh man my question was a content question I think..Im scared..What about a priority question?? is that content??
Please do not give-up and don't let it trod on you. I have failed Nclex before and I know how it feels but even though you don't pass now, don't quit trying and do not give-up. I haven't given-up so don't!!
Is it true that if ur last question is a content question u fail? Oh man my question was a content question I think..Im scared..What about a priority question?? is that content??
My last question was a content question and I can say I got it wrong. I still passed NCLEX. I only know I got it wrong because I remembered it since it was last and looked it up. I also remember it was a very hard choice between 2 of the answers. Good luck.
I completely know how you feel! I graduated from nursing school in May of 2007, and I had a 4.0 in school and was above most of my class in the hospital (so I knew it wasn't just book smarts). I went through a guaranteed review program, felt very confident and went to take my exam, and I failed the NCLEX. I was completely beside myself, so Iwent through a different guaranteed review program, took the test a second time, and I failed again... This time I was angry. So then I went through the review program that is directly associated with the NCLEX. Two days before my test I took a "comprehensive predictor" test to see how I would do on the actual licensure exam and it said I had a NINETY-EIGHT percent chance of passing my test. So two days later I took the NCLEX a third time, because I needed to do it just one more time, and I FAILED AGAIN! =(
I decided that this must be a sign, and completely gave up on the idea of being a nurse. I wasn't sure it was worth going into all the trouble it caused (I lost my job because I failed my boards, even though my co-workers and supervisors knew I was smart and just having issues with the exam). That was in January 2008 that I made that decision. Now I'm back in college to become a teacher. I rationalize all the time about how this is a "better fit" and how I'll be happier, but I don't have a job doing anything because all of my jobs have been in health related positions. I have no money (because I had had to use all saved money to pay for my apartment and bills when I lost my job because of failing the freaking NCLEX.
Now I'm completely emotionally distraught because I have no idea what to do with my life and am constantly second guessing myself (which NEVER happened before I failed the NCLEX) and wondering if I made the right decision...
Also, I kind of want to take the NCLEX again, just because I NEED a job, and I did go to school for all those years... I just don't know if I can even do it, because it's been so long since my last attempt and since I graduated... Plus I need to do something special in order to take the test a fourth time... Apparently there is something you have to do to prove you're actually interested after you fail three times.... What did you have to do?
I really just want to feel secure again. I feel like I'm starting my entire life over and I hate it. Also, no one knows this because I hide it and hate how everyone harasses me about "giving up."
I'm really sorry this also happened to you. My heart definitely goes out to you. =(
I wanna know if there are too many diferences between the 3th and 4th saunders edition....
good day for every body.....
I personally think they are pretty much the same. I have reviewed both and found many of the same questions on all sections with the difference in the sequence of the questions. Hope this helps:paw:
do not feel discourage i have taken the the 8times and has not passed i know it is depressing and you begin o feel like a failure but remember all the hard work you did in nursing school do not give up i have refuses to give up and ry to support your around individuals that will encourage you
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For those who failed twice or more than twice, did you feel any differently after taking it after the first time? Were the questions easier for you since you kind of knew what to expect since you sat for the boards the first time? How did you prepare after the first time you failed?