LindseyRN

My advise to those who aren't passing is to KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON!!! Never quit! We all worked WAY too hard in LVN or RN school to not continue trying. I never thought I would pass...but my 4th time was my pass time! No matter if you have taken the test 1 time or 8 times...DONT GIVE UP!! The 4th time I had to study, I went into it with a completely different attitude. I told myself that THIS was the time I would pass. I kept my head held high...studied my booty off and went into the test telling myself that I would leave the test an RN. Although I did study material very hard...my attitude helped me pass 100%! Pray (if that is your belief) and trust that God will guide you through this. Another thing I prayed for was that God would alleviate ALL of my fears and anxiety. My anxiety stood in the way of me passing before and I was not about to let it do that again. As I type this I am looking at the wall in front of me which has my framed RN certificate in it. What a blessing! Those of you who have not succeeded before...please please PLEASE dont give up!! If it is HIS will...it will be done! Lindsey, RN

Hello all! I posted back in May 09 after I found out that I had failed my RN test for the 3rd time(All 3 times I failed..I had ALL 265 questions). I was devastated and down and couldn't believe everything I had worked so hard for wasn't working out for me. My brief history...I was an LVN for 3 years and graduated RN school last August 2008 and just wasn't getting the RN test. I got some help at a local college and they recommended that I purchase the new Sanders NCLEX-RN complete review 5th addition. It is blue, and about 1300 pages. I took 8 weeks, studied Monday through Friday 8am to about 3pm 30 pages a day and did 100 questions a day from the cd that comes with it (I literally MEMORIZED the 30 pages each day). I did the "review mode" and did EVERY section on there..which eventually totals 4200 practice questions. I had never studied this hard for ANYTHING in my life. But I knew that I needed to study this way in order for me to ever pass my RN test. I wasn't going to fail the 4th time. I also got some couseling with my anxiety. My anxiety level was getting so high that I wasn't able to function properly on a day to day basis. If you have never failed this test before then you will NEVER know how it feels to lose something you worked so hard for (I made straight A's in both LVN and RN school). I realized that I was the only one who could pass this test for myself. Other people could give me tools and I had to use those tools. Well I did my 8 week program to the best of my ability and scheduled my test for the week following completion. I did a small review of all the notes I had taken from the 8 weeks and STILL didn't "feel" ready because I was scared. I had to pray that God would take all of my fears and anxiety away from me so that I could focus and pass this time. Well...I went in Tuesday August 25th 2009 at 8am and sat for the 4th time for my RN state board. I had 75 questions (of which I analyzed each question thoroughly before answering) and the computer shut off....I thought OH MY GOSH I FINALLY ACED THE TEST IVE FAILED 3 TIMES!!!! Well I did, I found out yesterday I passed and I am officially an RN in the state of Texas!!!! Persistance, diligence, and my faith in God all helped and guided me through. Let me tell you, IF I CAN DO THIS, ANYONE can!!! Have faith and study so hard that you think your brain is going to fall out! All things are possible! One more quick piece of advise. I was told not to spend more than 90 seconds on each question. It took me LITERALLY 3 hours and 10 minutes to answer those 75 questions. But I wanted to make sure I got them right....so I sat there as long as it took for me to make the right decision. This may not work out for everyone but for me...it took that long for me to be sure. Good luck and AMEN! Lindsey, RN

Sorry to hear that you failed a 3rd time too. This HAS to be the hardest thing I have ever gone through. I am having to learn that this ISN'T over for me and that its not the end of the world. There are many more worse things going on that far exceeds my failing. However, it is still a very tough pill to swallow. To update all of you on whats going on with me now. I have picked myself up off the floor and started this studying for the 4th time. My attitude is different and my head is held high. I am on an 8 week study plan with the new 4th Edition Saunders book. I will retest in mid to end of August...which is just next month!!!! Honestly, I am pumped! I keep telling myself when I'm studying that "I am becoming and EXPERT in nursing!" And...."You cannot saw sawdust." Its there and there isn't anything you can do about it but MOVE ON!! Thanks for all your support! I love this website! I will keep everyone posted when I test in August and that I will succeed and be an RN next month!!! I (we) can do this!! Through God, all things are possible! God promises that he will never give us more than we can handle!

Thanks to all of you for good advise and warm words...I need that now! =) Fortunately, I live in the wonderful state of Texas and we can take it every 45 days for an unlimited amount within 5 years of graduation. I havent quit reached my 1 year graduation mark..so I think Im good to go :loveya: I have also heard it is hard for LVNs to pass the NCLEX-RN, but LVNs have the NCLEX-PN to take! So its not like I've never taken a test like this before. That is what is throwing me off because I ACED my LVN state board with the minimum amount of questions. I am going to regroup and relax and then hit the studying hard again along with some test anxiety therapy. Thanks again to all of you for being so encouraging!

Hello all. I am new to this website and have already found it motivating and helpful. I just found out Saturday (May 23, 2009) that I failed my NCLEX-RN yet again...the THIRD time. I am an emotional wreck right now and need some help. I have studied so hard and ACED every practice test I've taken. I've come to the conclusion that I am suffering from severe test anxiety. While I will be seeking help with that, I would like some tips and feedback that I CAN pass and be an RN! I've been an LVN for 3 years and I passed (the 1st time) my NCLEX-PN with 85 questions, which means I ACED my LVN test! Why cant I pass my RN test?!?!! I'm so confused and upset. Its literally heartbreaking. I am doing exam cram and some test anxiety stuff, but would like some more tips. Thanks to all for listening! I am such a positive person but failing a 3rd time is making it hard to "keep my chin up". I just want to cry Lindsey, LVN...ALMOST RN

So sorry to hear this. I too just found out that I failed my NCLEX-RN test for the 3rd time. What a heart-sinking feeling. It hurts and no one understands the pain unless you've failed. We CAN do this though! I hope to retest in July and pass on the 4th try. My problem is severe test anxiety which I am currently seeking help. I am not going to stop studying but I do think that 90% of my problem is test anxiety. Hope you pass the 4th time and keep us posted!! :heartbeat