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.
Thanks so much for your support. Before I continue I must say something. PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP!!!! YOU CAN AND YOU WILL DO IT. There is no more thinking back what if?? NO!!! YOU WILL... YOU WILL regain that strength. Its not about what the others think. ITS ABOUT YOU. You were sent here and I was sent to this planet to do what I feel I am fit for. That is to care for sick people. I WILL retake NCLEX 10 times if I have to. I will not let it redirect my obligation of becoming a nurse. I want this and I will fight till I get it. You and I and many that get into nursing do it because we want to help others. Some do it for money. The way I see it is if it's not your natural desire you will not be in the field to long. You have to love it. Do this for yourself. Regardless how many times you may have to retake it.
In response to your question about what you need to do for a 4th time. I do not know what state you are in. Some states have no limit in the amt. of time. Others require some sort of remedial in order to sit for the 4th time. You have to call the board of nbursing and if you are required to do remedial than you may need to do this first. If anything keep me posted and message me.
Please don't give up. The NCLEX is something we have to get through. It does not measure us as far as our intellegence or integetry. We will be nurses. I will be tring for my third time in Dec. I am scared and feel hopeless, but will do it.
I'm in Michigan..... I looked at all kinds of information to see if I could retest. It said that I had to COMPLETE (not sure what exactly that means...) the NCLEX within one year of my first attempt. It's been well over a year since my first attempt. It also said that I need to go through an education program approved by the MI department of nursing in order to test a fourth time... I don't know if that means I have to go through school or not to do it, but that is completely out of the question for me. I'm in school now to get my BS in Education. I'm going to continue to go to school until I figure this out, because there is no point in dropping out mid-semester!!
I'm thinking (based on the information that I found) that it is too late for me to retest, UNLESS I go all the way back through school. That sucks, but I can deal with that if that is the case... I can't afford to retest anyway... So if I were able to test again it would not be any time soon.....
I made some kind of thread under a link and posted something for the general public about this issue, in case there is someone out there on this site that is perhaps a nursing educator in MI or someone who was in a similar situation.
I know how hard this is, but if your heart is still in it, give it all you've got and don't let it get the best of you. I'm really not sure that my heart IS still in it anymore after all the grief the NCLEX saga has caused me.
Hi everyone. As promised I received my results today in the mail. The verdict as I expected was not good as I did not pass. However I did show some improvement in my performance report.
Here is the breakdown:
Psychosocial Integrity: Below the passing standard
Reduction of Risk Potential: Near the passing standard
Management of Care: Near the passing standard
Physiological Adaptation: Near the passing standard
Basic Care and Comfort: Near the passing standard
Health Promotion and Maintenance: Near the passing standard
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies: Near the passing standard
Safety and Infection Control: Above the passing standard
I have contacted a counselor who I was referred to that will be kind enough to sit with me and will direct me on some pointers to tackle the beast on my next round.
I will keep my head REAL HIGH... I will pass I know I will. God will not fail me. Additionally I have been blessed to have this website and be able to be in communication with yo9u wonderful people and I have learned so much from each of you. Also a special thank you to Suzanne4 for her positive feedback and recommendation of the Saunders Comprehensive Book.
I really wish everyone else who reads this to believe in yourself and NOT GIVE UP.... NEVER EVER!!!!! Please if you made it this far are you going to let NCLEX stop your true reason of being on this planet? From fulfilling your dream? I am determined to FIGHT and I will tackle this obstacle and move on.
Will Keep you guys posted.
Much luck to the rest of you in brinks of taking the exam and those of you taking it in the near future.
Like I said last time.
"Its not how many times you fall but how many times you get up that matters"
Sorry to hear you did not pass this time. I love your attitude though. I am glad to hear you'll be speaking with a counselor. Have you looked at or considered Suzanne's Plan? Good luck as you prepare to retake your exam.
:tinkbll:" It's not how many times you fall, but how many times you get up that matters."~ Cubano30
...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.
Hi gurl! don't be too hard on yourself..please. We feel your pain and we understand. You are not alone. Be optimistic and stay positive okay. This nclex-rn exam has been a burden to all of us..but one day we will all pass and reach our goals of becoming an RN:nurse:. You'll see. Dont give up okay! Please smile:wink2:...
Thanks for keeping us all posted on your results. I love that your not budging on passing. You will do this! I'm almost done with NS and I just keep thinking about making it through that. When I actually finish, I will think about nclex. My plan is to keep going until I get my prize! Good luck and continue to keep us posted on your next test date.
We all will get it. HUGS.:redpinkhe.thumb.jpg.421493329dd1f136a4222fe8e9399213.jpg){kind=small}
cubano30
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Wattri,
Thanks so much for your support. Before I continue I must say something. PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP!!!! YOU CAN AND YOU WILL DO IT. There is no more thinking back what if?? NO!!! YOU WILL... YOU WILL regain that strength. Its not about what the others think. ITS ABOUT YOU. You were sent here and I was sent to this planet to do what I feel I am fit for. That is to care for sick people. I WILL retake NCLEX 10 times if I have to. I will not let it redirect my obligation of becoming a nurse. I want this and I will fight till I get it. You and I and many that get into nursing do it because we want to help others. Some do it for money. The way I see it is if it's not your natural desire you will not be in the field to long. You have to love it. Do this for yourself. Regardless how many times you may have to retake it.
In response to your question about what you need to do for a 4th time. I do not know what state you are in. Some states have no limit in the amt. of time. Others require some sort of remedial in order to sit for the 4th time. You have to call the board of nbursing and if you are required to do remedial than you may need to do this first. If anything keep me posted and message me.
Good Luck and Please Dont give up.
Cubano30:up: