2nd attempt on NCLEX...

[GNHopetopass]

I took the Nclex for the 1st time in July and failed in 75 questions. I was beside myself. I had to tell my boss, friends (who had all passed) my family that i failed. I was working as a GN at the time and had to go back as a CNA (tough thing to do). I thought i studied alot, but i guess it wasnt enough. I took the Silvia Rayfield course offered by my school and

studied from a Saunders book. I took a couple of days off to regroup and for the denial to subside.I KNEW that i had to plan differently, i needed a new strategy of attack. I decided to give up 500 dollars and enroll in the complete Kaplan course. I studied all of july & August, completing 100-150Q's a day. I took the NCLEX againg TODAY Sept 2. I went in with confidence but when the computer AGAIN SHUT OFF AT 75, i wanted to curl up and cry. I was in a daze walking out of the testing center,

there were some questions i kind of new the answers too and other where i had no clue.I wasn't a 100% sure on any of the questions. I got maybe 5 SATA, 1 med calc question, Priority, i feel like i got meds that i never even heard of before. :confused:I keep remembering questions and trying

to look up the info....it does me no good...I feel i have failed once again.

I wonder how i can fail the nclex TWICE in only 75 questions. The waiting period only makes it worse did i study all summer only to end up back where i started at?

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Welcome to the site

You can still pass with 75 just because you failed the first time doesn't mean it ill happen again. Hang in there and good luck

[Havefaith08]

Hang in there, you don't know for sure that you fail. Did you try the pearson vue trick many people thinks it works. You probably pass.

[JP425]

I know how you are feeling. I in the same boat. I gave my test in aug. and did not pass, waiting for my ATT. I am retaking Kaplan. I also had lots of medication questions and most of them were never heard of before. I am sure you will be fine. Good Luck. :heartbeat

[nrcolee6]

hang in there! keep high spirits until you find out for sure. i too tested today (sept 2nd) for the second time and i stopped at 75q! i felt relieved as the test shut off because i know i took my time and thought through the questions. but as soon as i walked out i realized wow i dont want to fail again and to fail at 75 would crush me. but i reminded myself that i had done everything i could to pass and stuck to my study schedule for 2 months. i reminded myself now that the test was over it was out of my control and whatever the results i would go from there. well later i finally built up the courage to try the pearson vue trick and low and behold i got the popup blocker! it was such a relief however i wont fully be ecstatic until i check at 48 hrs for the quick results! so have some faith, don't beat yourself up. it sounds like you studied really hard! hang in there and keep us posted!

[KAYBDT6, BSN, RN]

Hang in there like as suggested by my fellow nurses. The end result will be positive.

[GNHopetopass]

I tried the the trick, i got the pop up blocker too...still feel uneasy. 1 more day!........

[Havefaith08]

Congratulations, I believe you passed. Go celebrate and have fun you did it.

[GNHopetopass]

So after 4 months of hard studying, 48hrs of agony, a whole lot of crying LOL. The verdict? I PASSED! thanks for all your support im so glad i found this site.

[RNindmaking]

:clpty:congratulations!

[nrcolee6]

Congrats!! Celebrate! You deserve it!! I'm excited to say after 2 attempts--I passed too!!

[inspired26]

Congratulatiions to all whom have passed the nclex after taking it more than once. I am on my second attempt and would just like to ask if the content areas that you were tested on are actually different like so many others have stated. I know to just treat this next test as the very first test that I have taken. I know which areas that I was near passing in but that doesn't mean that I will be the second time around.