thanks everyone. however my master plan this time was to take them the 2nd so i could get my results today which is my dads birthday and give him some good news (hasn't been a good year)....i see that plan in the trash can now...i did not pass this was my 5th attempt at taking them. it will be interesting to see results when they come. so far each time i have been "above passing standard" in all areas but one; however each time i test that area changes. i have taken so many review courses and spent so much $$ and now everywhere i have applied doesn't even want to hire me as a LPN cause i graduated with my ADN and they think i will leave once i pass boards....i think it might be time for me to accept this test has won and move onto something else...
"doesn't even want to hire me as a LPN"
Do you already hold an LPN practice permit?? Working as an LPN isn't a consolation prize for NCLEX-RN failures.
It sounds to me like the original poster already has an LPN but can't get hired because she graduated recently with an ADN and the employer thinks once she gets her RN license she will get a different job.
If you want to be an RN keep trying. That is all you can do. I have failed 3 times and I won't give up because I want to be a nurse and there isn't another career I'd rather have. I think giving up is letting the test win. IDK I am seeing it differently than the post about me :) GL
Yes ekuyk that is what I got from the original post that she already has her lpn. This is tremendous stress on her and everytime she sits in that room to take that exam I know the nerves are extremely high which also can prevent u from doing ur best on the test. I'm sympathetic to her situation as I thought all RN's should be because we all went through the same process, all fought hard to get that degree, and it's a passion and a dream for us all to wear those two proud letters behind your name. It will be the most amazing feeling when she finally passes. Keeping all in my prayers I know it's frustrating.
It sounds to me like the original poster already has an LPN but can't get hired because she graduated recently with an ADN and the employer thinks once she gets her RN license she will get a different job.
Does it sound that way to you? Nothing in the original posts on this thread suggests that at all.
I AM a nurse (been one for 6 years and yeah...a damn good one too) and DID pass the NCLEX on my first try. But I don't think you should discourage anyone. You wouldn't like it either, just sayin'...
Ever heard of the expression "be kind to others"? Even if you think she shouldn't continue or whatever...maybe you should keep it to yourself... Everyone is entitled to their own opinion...BUT IF YOU AIN'T GOT NOTHIN' GOOD TO SAY...DON'T SAY IT!!! ... Ever heard that before?
I AM a nurse (been one for 6 years and yeah...a damn good one too) and DID pass the NCLEX on my first try. But I don't think you should discourage anyone. You wouldn't like it either, just sayin'...
Ever heard of the expression "be kind to others"? Even if you think she shouldn't continue or whatever...maybe you should keep it to yourself... Everyone is entitled to their own opinion...BUT IF YOU AIN'T GOT NOTHIN' GOOD TO SAY...DON'T SAY IT!!! ... Ever heard that before?
Oh yes, you're SO right. Anyone who thinks the OP is kidding herself, that anything but RAH RAH RAH should be said shouldn't let out a peep. If the OP asks: "What should I do? Should I move on? Should I try something else?" the answer SHOULD be "well, I think you should move on, I don't see this as in the cards for you"...but no, you seem to think that EVERYONE should respond with cheers and futile encouragement.
I believe it's cruel to tell people they have a fighting chance at something they don't. I don't think if it appears obvious to me that passing the test is far from likely, that I should say nothing when the OP ASKS: "what do I do?".
Your opinion is that nothing but fairies and rainbows and pasted-on smiles is exactly what someone who has tried five times to pass the NCLEX needs. I disagree.
I am not disrespectful, I simply don't think the OP is likely to pass, and I SAID so. When her post was disrespectful to licensed LPNs, I called her on it.
Why on earth do you (and others who post like you here) think that it ISN'T cruel to lead someone on?
You said "I don't think you should discourage anyone. You wouldn't like it either". Well, I can tell you that there's a rude awakening in realizing that you have no hope in achieving something but everyone around you has BS'd you for years, because they know you wanted to hear that. Even if they didn't think it true. Better to give false hope than dare risk having someone face reality?
Reminds me of a woman I know, who takes her teenage daughter to modeling classes, workshops, pays for headshots, the works. Why? Because the daughter feels that if she just works at it enough, she's going to make it as a model. Everyone around her smiles and says "great job, keep it up" and then laughs behind her back because she could NEVER be a model: everyone but the girl seems to know she isn't even pretty, let alone stunning. The mother? Also knows this, but doesn't want to upset her daughter (after all, it's her DREAM). Guess having agent after agent kick her out of their offices is what's going to have to clue her in, cruelly, instead of someone who cares about her telling her the truth.
What is it about nursing that attracts the mentality ... it doesn't matter how bad you are at something - just keep trying!
In this thread we yet again have a poster who is having serious difficulties with one or more aspects of nursing, but posters encourage her to keep beating her head against the wall in pursuit of something that she just may not have an apititude for. That, in my opinion, is cruel.
In my own mind, I would love to be an artist. I appreciate art. I love learning about the evolving history of art, artistic techniques, etc. However, the fact is that I do not have the genetic makeup to even draw a straight line without the aid of a computer graphics program. No amount of wishing will make it so, ever. And so, I am not now, nor will I ever be, an artist.
As for the "he/she's just not a good test taker" fallacy ... what do tests measure? The ability to recall and apply information learned, on demand. That is exactly what is required of nurses every second of every day -- observing, listening, etc., recalling information learned and applying it to a course of action to help the patient. The mental ability to do this must become second nature, quickly ... or is there is no "compassionate care of the patient" -- there is no meaningful care at all.
Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
OK guys enough is enough.
I have moved several posts from view for personal attacks which is a Terms of Service violation. I don't expect everyone to play nice however there are ways to get points across without attacking. People react differently with exams and the NCLEX is certainly a beast and this forum is here to help everyone regardless on whether it is their first time sitting the exam of 8th time sitting the exam, yes we have had members take it more than 5 times before they pass. Please be tolerant and try to support them instead of attacking them
Don't give up life is full of obsticales I know many people who did not pass the first few times , but eventually they made it. I know it is discouraging but if that is what you want to do just keep looking up it will happen. Pray and God will show you the way.
Hi,I also took my boards on monday! And my calculator didn't come up for any of the calculations! I tried calling them and they said they are figuring out the issue? Have you heard anything since! I'm still waiting for an email back! Please get back to me!
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"doesn't even want to hire me as a LPN"
Do you already hold an LPN practice permit?? Working as an LPN isn't a consolation prize for NCLEX-RN failures.