Nclex Blues

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I feel the need to vent and I am willing to take any advice anyone is willing to give me.....I graduated in may 2005 with my BSN in nursing. I also have a previous degree in psych and even did grad school before going into nursing. The problem is I cant seem to pass the NCLEX. I feel like i have accomplished so much and now this single test is making my life misery and making me fall apart. I first tested in october 2005 and failed with 265 then i retested in december and found out on christmas eve that i failed again!!! talk about being depressed. I have become so miserable and depressed as a result of this, i just feel like i should give up and go back to my former career path doing something that doesnt involve nursing. To make matters worse I won't even have a job in 2 weeks b/c my manager told me that they didn't have room for anymore aide's on our floor (since i was hired as a graduate nurse) and i needed to pass my boards by feb 11th, which is never going to happen so i chose to just resign. I knew i would never be able to pass by then b/c i still didn't even get my authorization to test papers in the mail. I just feel like a complete failure, and instead of putting my energy into trying to study i just keep feeling sorry for myself since i feel like becoming an RN isn't ever going to happen and it used to be the only thing that made me happy. I feel like i'm becoming one of those bitter people who hates everyone and everything all because of this test that has the power to ruin people's lives and dreams........:crying2:

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FutureRN

I just wanted to say don't give up you made it through nursing school. I too failed my nclex and this will be my second time taking (and my last in jesus name). All I can say is have faith and believe in yourself and trust in the lord because he makes a way out of no way. I too felt depressed and I found this website and I have truly been inspired. I want you to know that you are not the only going through and that you are ment to be nurse, if being a nurse brought you joy then why are you let this one little test defend you. Think of this test as a liar and liars never prevail. As far as studying goes I suggest you check out the nclex discussion room (that's were I go). The moderator has a study program its a 6wk program and the majority that have done this program have passed. The first tip is using the saunder comphrensive 3rd ed. and doing the end chapter exams and if you score less then 75% you read the whole chapter. i have been using this and can totally see a difference from when I first tested, I am able to answer the question its mainly about understanding the rationale for each question.

I just want you to know that if you put this in the lords hands and trust him whole heartly he will take care of you but you must do your part and that is trust, study and don't second guest what it is that he can do for you. (I believe and trust in him but for the first exam I had doubt but know I am realizing that this is where he wants me to be that I need to relax and trust and doubt and it will be mine).

Be encouraged and don't give up, where are you located. Think positive and say positive word for in the bible Psalm 12:4 We will triumph with our tongues, meaning what we say can harm us or can build us up ex: If you repeat that I am going to be a rn and truly believe then you will have the victory but if you say it negative then so be it.

Jesus Is Lord

Immortal_us stay strong.

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I took the liberty of moving your post to the NCLEX Discussion Forum, where it is better suited.

Now to your issue, there are many here that have not-passed three of four times in a row, and have with following what I have told them to do. You made it thru nursing school and graduated, so it is not an issue that you are not smart. NCLWEX is looking for a certain type of answer to its questions, and the trick is to know what they are looking for and understand that.

Before I can help, I need to know exactly what you have been using and how you have been using it. Exactly how. You can feel free to send it to me via pm if you do not want to post it here.

We can get you thru this..............:)

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thanks for your encouragement!

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Specializes in PACU.

I can relate to what you are going through on one level. Like you, I have a BA in psych and also a MA and left a very successful career behind because I have always wanted to be a nurse and feel a passion for it. SO I made it through nursing school, did well throughout and now, am preparing to take the NCLEX and just feel frustrated and feel as if I am doing worse. I keep trying to tell myself that I got this far, I can continue and be a RN which is where I do think I am meant to be. Have faith and has been said earlier, remain positive . . . it is difficult, but it does work to get through. Good Luck to you!!!

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