nclex failure

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I just took the nclex and failed it. I am so embarrassed to go back to work because I was somewhat confident in passing it. All my freinds knew i was taking it and now they will know i failed. I am so sad that I almost cant function. I cant stop crying and I dont know what to do. I dont know how I am going to face everyone let alone take it again.

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Hey I am sad for you but know exactly how you feel. I received 265 the first time and failed - 265 the second time and failed. I also work at a hospital and feel somewhat emabarrsed but you have to remember that it is a test like no other. Hang in there - what are you going to do differently this time. I really do not even know have to failed attempts.

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What did you say to people. I got started on the test and its like my mind just went blank. I couldnt remeber ANYTHING. And I always did well on our ATI and stuff like that. I dont know what to do.

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Specializes in NICU, Psych, Education.

Hang in there, guys. I don't think there's any need to explain it to people other than how you already have - you went blank and had a really rough time. It happens.

Near the top of this forum there is a sticky with the title "The first tip of my new study guide" which is very helpful. Complete that first tip before contacting Suzanne for more help.

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Specializes in PACU.

sorry to hear your news. try not to feel so bad, lots of ppl have failed and went on to pass. the next time you take boards at least you will know what to expect and hopefully that will help you. as far as ppl at work, God only knows how many times they may have taken boards before passing.

try not to get to down. you have made it through nursing school and you know what its like to take boards.... i am sure you will be fine next time around:)

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No its worse at work they talk bad about this one girl who didnt even fail she just had to take all the questions and they talk about her like shes a moron.... what are they gonna say about me

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Specializes in PACU.
No its worse at work they talk bad about this one girl who didnt even fail she just had to take all the questions and they talk about her like shes a moron.... what are they gonna say about me

DONT WORRY ABOUT THEM!!!!!! you are human, and we make mistakes, fail test, etc. that doesnt mean you are a moron.

i have learned that people are always gonna talk about you regardless of whether you are doing well or not so well. you cant live life or study for boards worrying about other people:nono:

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but how can i be a good nurse if i cant even pass this ONE test it makes me feel like a moron

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Specializes in PACU.
but how can i be a good nurse if i cant even pass this ONE test it makes me feel like a moron

you will be a good nurse because you made it through school. not everyone does. try to think of the positive things you have accomplished and just know that "this too shall pass"

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Specializes in ob/gyn med /surg.

qt your not passing nclex does not make you a bad nurse. it's a silly test that decides wheter you are a good nurse by 75 or what ever questions it asks you... it's a horrible test .. and it hated it, i only passed because i was a good guesser that day. i suggest you look into suzanne's plan.. you will slay the NCLEX dragon and be a excellent nurse. my prayers are with you

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

You have nothing to be embarrassed about. Many excellent nurses fail the first time. Take a short break and then start studying again. Suzanne's plan is excellent

Good luck

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i just took the nclex and failed it. i am so embarrassed to go back to work because i was somewhat confident in passing it. all my freinds knew i was taking it and now they will know i failed. i am so sad that i almost cant function. i cant stop crying and i dont know what to do. i dont know how i am going to face everyone let alone take it again.

i totally understand. i have failed my boards twice and i work in the hospital and after the first was demoted to cna status. not fun facing everyone. very embarrasing, demoralizing, etc... but realize this. lots of people have failed. in fact, my school has done poorly... my class over 50 % fail rate, and the class after mine, about 35% first time failures...

i went through extreme "depressive" moments, but have found solace in the fact that i'm "not the only one..."

it does not reflect how successful of a nurse you will be...

good luck and best wishes.

merry christmas!

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