NCLEX-Feeling like I failed

Jen1228 · Aug 21, 2007

I took mine in May and I felt the same way. It cut off at 76. I figured I did really good or really bad. I convinced myself that I failed. In my state, we can find out if we passed in 2 days. The first day, I sat around the house obsessing. It was an awful feeling. The second day, I got up early and went shopping ALL day. I didn't even think about NCLEX. When I got home, I got online and checked my results. And I PASSED! It is such a wonderful feeling.

What you're feeling is totally normal. Everyone in my class thought they failed. No one did (we still have 3 that haven't taken it though). So go do something fun and try not to think about it. I know it's easier said than done, but worrying about it really won't change the outcome. Good luck!

AprilRNhere · Aug 21, 2007

Keep busy and try not to think about it. What state are you in? Can you get quick results? Everyone thinks they failed when they finish.

sugarwahine10 · Aug 21, 2007

I took the NCLEX 2 months ago & it clicked off at 80 questions. I thought I failed, questions were sooooo hard. In my state we can check results in 2 days & I did it online--I passed, thank God! I've never been so happy! Keep a positive attitude, I bet you did fine!

NewNurse16 · Aug 21, 2007

Thanks all for your support!!!!! I feel like I have shed enough tears for today so I am going to get myself together and go shopping........I will stay positive and let you know how it works out:) I can get the quick results so of course I will be checking tomorrow!!!!!!

Lamissa21 · Aug 22, 2007

I think everyone feels that way after taking that test. I took mine in June and felt the very same way. Many people I talk to have had the same feeling. Just stay busy and don't obsess over it, that's what I did and I drove myself crazy. Then I cried when I found out I passed!! Best of luck to you!! Let us know how it goes!!

NurseBeth7807 · Aug 23, 2007

You wanna talk about feeling like a failure? I got EVERY SINGLE QUESTION.......265! I was there for almost 6 hours taking my test. I didn't even make it to the elevator before I broke down crying.

Two days later I found out I had passed. It was the longest 2 days of my life.....

Piki · Aug 24, 2007

Well, have you found out yet if you passed? I hope it was good news. I had to wait 48 hours and they were the longest 48 hours of my life... I passed at 75 questions.

daisymurphydog · Aug 25, 2007

Same with me my NCLEX shut off at 75 and I thought I failed...I was so upset about it my mom thought I should go to the Dr. & get some Xanex...I found out I passed 2 days later & been smiling ever since...Just stay postive....

Gauge · Aug 25, 2007

I don't know if this helps as I've never taken the NCLEX. I am still a Nursing Student. I have shadowed the CRNA group at my local hospital a few times and they told me that the fewer questions you get on your test that the better you do. The test is somewhat automated in the sense that if it sees you are getting almost every question right it cuts off at a low number, yet if you are borderline passing/failing it gives you more and more questions to try and give you a chance to pass it. Not trying to belittle anyone that got alot of questions, just passing along the information. If anyone had a low number of questions (80ish) and failed let me know and I will correct my statement.

NewNurse16 · Aug 25, 2007

I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I COULDN'T EVEN BELIEVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM SO RELIEVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS everyone for your support. It is so nice to know three are people out there who really understand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :balloons:

SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN · Aug 25, 2007

COngratulations!