Celeste Aleman

Hi everyone, This is really hard for me to share, but I could really use some support. I've taken the NCLEX-PN four times and unfortunately haven't passed yet. I'm feeling devastated, embarrassed, and honestly just exhausted. It's discouraging knowing how much time, effort, and money I've put into this, and still not seeing the outcome I've worked so hard for. It's been a year since I graduated, and while I'm genuinely happy and proud of my classmates who have passed and are doing well, it's tough feeling like I'm still stuck in the same place. After my fourth attempt, I tried to jump back into studying, but I felt mentally drained and overwhelmed. My mind just wasn't in it anymore. One of the hardest parts has been having to tell my family that I didn't pass, over and over again. There have even been times where I've avoided the truth because I felt so embarrassed. That part really weighs on me, especially because my family has supported me so much throughout nursing school. I think one of my biggest challenges is test anxiety—I get really nervous during the exam and tend to blank out. If anyone has any advice on study strategies, schedules, resources, or even just some encouragement, I would truly appreciate it. I'm still holding onto my goal and not giving up, even though a part of me really does want to give up. For reference, I've used ATI (books and program), UWorld, Saunders, YouTube (NCLEX Crusade), and Mark K lectures/audio. Thank you so much for reading 🤍