2nd time failed.......

tinta06 · Jul 30, 2006

There is always a reason why we fail NCLEX, but sometime we are so tangled in the four letter word “PASS” and forget about what we should do when we fail to pass NCLEX. According to National Council of State Board of Nursing in 1999, “nurses who fail the NCLEX often experience pain associated with ignominy that accompanies failure which could lead to a fear that the exam will never be passed and, hence, an inability to prepare adequately to take the exam another time.”

One can also prove this by comparing the percentage of new graduates who admit to failing NCLEX on first attempt and who withhold sharing their experience with new graduates who have not attempted NCLEX as compared to the percentage of new graduates who pass on first attempt who eventually continue giving advise on the discussion forum. The difference is amazing, because people think that no one wants to listen to failures because it will demoralizes them. This is not true, because most people do well in life because they learn from other peoples’ flaws. It will really help most people on their first attempt with NCLEX if both sides were heard equally. Instead, the majority of NCLEX failures mostly give advise to people who have failed on first attempt or more only.

Despite the fact that NCLEX is considered a measure of knowledge and competency into nursing practice, most of us forget that anxiety is a key component to being successful with NCLEX. It is easy to lead ourselves into believing that we are well prepared from the number of percentages we get during NCLEX preparation predictor courses, books, or CDs, because most of them grade our performance according to the number of questions given, but none of them are programmed to score and give adaptive questions as NCLEX or stop at any number after a definitive determination of pass or fail. From what I have been reading from most people on this forum, most go into NCLEX with the hope of getting the minimum questions (75 for RN) and (85 for PN) and when the computer does not shut off at that number, most people get disappointed or shocked. Some people manage to recuperate, but others stay in that state and reduce their chance of being successful with the exam. If this is the case, I would consider anxiety programs, if not, I would look at the differences on your performance report from your BON.

To be honest, I believe there isn’t enough support, literature, or academic process that prepares new graduate after failure, therefore, it is entirely up to the new graduate to develop a positive attitude, seek support through a review course, use review books/CDs, develop a test taking skill, and if at all possible continue gaining Clinical experience. But most important, stay positive and focused by allowing the positives and negatives to keep you strong. Good luck.

turkey sweat · Jul 30, 2006

I don't think any amount of textual "it'll be OK" messages will make you feel any better. This is the time that you will stew over everything that you think you might have done better.

I hope that you are able to recognize any factors that might have contributed to your lack of success and address them.

Positive thoughts and prayers are with you. Please keep fighting the good fight.

TS

EricJRN, MSN, RN · Jul 30, 2006

One can also prove this by comparing the percentage of new graduates who admit to failing NCLEX on first attempt and who withhold sharing their experience with new graduates who have not attempted NCLEX as compared to the percentage of new graduates who pass on first attempt who eventually continue giving advise on the discussion forum. The difference is amazing, because people think that no one wants to listen to failures because it will demoralizes them.

I don't know if it's so much that unsuccessful candidates are afraid to demoralize future testers. I think it's more along the lines of an embarrassment issue. It's hard enough to fail, but to tell the (nursing) world about it can be even harder.

Even still, we do have quite a few posters on this forum who have failed in their first attempts to take the exam. Some come back and try to encourage the current students. Although I haven't seen her in a while, there was one member who passed after taking the exam numerous times over something like 12 years and then came back to cheer on the others. I think that they, as well as members like Elfchen who are still trying to cross the hurdle, deserve a lot of credit for their honesty and humility.

NurseLene · Jul 31, 2006

hy to everbody,
I know now my results, I failed again...... I can't describe my feelings.....
from sad to verry upset to scared....... :angryfire :smackingf
at the moment there is nothing more for me to say.....
elfchen

Be strong, elfchen!

tinta06 · Aug 12, 2006

hy to everbody,
I know now my results, I failed again...... I can't describe my feelings.....
from sad to verry upset to scared....... :angryfire :smackingf
at the moment there is nothing more for me to say.....
elfchen

Although this is easier said than done. Please do not let your feelings beat you down. Sometimes failing is for better. Some people become very successful in their career if they worked very hard than others to get somewhere. The best secret is telling yourself nothing can stop you from achieving your goals espeacilly after completing your nursing school. Listen to your good heart because that is what made you decide to become a nurse and make a difference in human health. Make saunders NCLEX review material especially CD, your best friend before your next attempt and aim for 5000 questions at least.

Nursing28 · Aug 12, 2006

so sorry. If it makes you feel better, i FAILED W/265 QUESTIONS. I know that feeling. Cheer up......

ICU_JOSIE, MSN, RN · Aug 13, 2006

So sorry .... hope you make it the next time.

marie229 · Aug 14, 2006

Don't give up. You know that you know this stuff. The NCLEX is just stupid.

luv2shop19mall · Aug 17, 2006

dont worry about it. i failed more than you did!!! for the lvn test. ;( im really frustrated.. ooooo. you dont even know how bad i feel. im so discouraged. ;(

Nursing28 · Aug 18, 2006

Hi Marie229, you just made my night better.........................

RNKay31 · Aug 18, 2006

July 15th I failed with 265, and it was all about FAIR that causes my FAILure, but thank God, I brushed myself up from the same day and started studying again, yes there were times when I felt depressed about it, especially when hearing that all my classmate pass, and am the only one that fail, but I do not dwell in this condition, now I am so prepared to take this test again in a few weeks, I know I am going to tear that test up, I am ready to kill it so badly that it will regret the day it failed me, my failure motivated me to study more, I just finish my 6th question trainer on kaplan, guess what I got an 80%, I am going to damage this test so badly that there would be no doctor, nor no nurse in the world to take care of it when am finish, have a great day guys, brush yourself up and try again, God bless, Kayla.