old/new grad - need to pass exam!

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Hi everyone. I just stumbled upon this site today. It seems like it will be very useful and a relief in the future. I graduated nursing school last May (2005) and still have not passed the NCLEX! I have taken it twice already and am about to take it again at the end of the month . . . it has been a long road for me. The first time I took it, it shut off at 265, and the second time 75 (guess I did worse the 2nd time around). So I have experienced both extremes. I have been doing many review ?s, and hope to be well prepared for my next exam. Even though I have taken it twice already I still get very anxious just thinking about it. I almost think the anxiety is what is messing me up when I do take it. I just want to get through this and get on with my life . . . I can't wait to be a nurse! So I am never going to give up, I am just going to keep taking it 'til I do pass. I didn't go to nursing school for 4 years to give up. I am praying that I pass it this time!

i feel your pain, i am in the same position. I graduated in may of 2005 and have tested twice and still no license. Ever since I have failed I have been so depressed and i just feel like i wasted my time trying to become a nurse. Also, I am worried now about how many times I can re-test? is it true there is a limit on how many times you can test in 1 yr??? I live in PA- do you know if this is true by any chance?

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Stay positive, I graduated in 2003 - just took nclex my 4th time, did not pass and went to 265, but i am still going to start studying again and wait out my 45 days! if its in your heart, you will do it!

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Good Morning,

Im retesting Friday the 10th,I am sick to my stomach.but stay positive,your here for a reason I say the same thing,I will keep taking the test as many times as needed.Its not that I dont know my stuff its the test that gets me.Youll make it the next time around good luck to all.and me to

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