So confused.......

I just don't understand. I took the NCLEX on Tuesday morning. Got 75 questions, walked out thinking that the test was fair and that all of the hard work that I put into it was worthwhile. I was confident that I passed. I did the Kaplan review and scored within their passing range. I am talking about hundreds of questions. Months of preparation. I just don't understand. I had good grades in school. How on god's green earth did I not pass. I am so hurt and confused. I have been through some rough times in the past but this feeling in my gut is just so empty and sad. I am so embaressed. And now I lost my GN postition. How could this of happened????

I am so sorry to read this

Please don't be embarassed or angry at yourself. You did the best you could and you won't be the first or last person to fail boards.

How exactly did you prepare and the material used? Maybe someone can help/advice you. I haven't taken mine yet so am of no help.

Just wanted to wish you nothing but the best the second time around.

Hugs,

Jess

Hi everyone yes I am a repeat test taker I have been preparinf for this test for months. I even tookthe Kaplan course and I still failed I don't know what to do either but you have to keep your head up. Good Luck. What have u used to study?

Just Kaplan. I did all of the question trainers and the q bank. Percentages ranged from 49-65. I honestly thought I was answering the questions like a rockstar. After I get over feeling sorry for myself, I am going to start Saunder's. I am just utterly disgusted with the whole thing. I worked so freakin hard to pass, I just don't know how to feel right now.

First I want to say do not be too hard on yourself. I have heard that many people who did well in nursing school still do not pass the NCLEX. I know that this is a difficult time for you, but you know that you are meant to be a nurse, so don't let this one thing discourage you. There are many nurses and even nurses managers who are excellent nurses, but did not pass the NCLEX the first time. This is just a little test, but don't give up.

I would suggest continuing with Kaplan, but also study with Saunders. I like it better than Kaplan because it gives more detail information and explain a lot of the concepts better.

Keep your head up and remember that this test is something that we all must get through and that it has no impact on the type of nurse you will be.

I know exactly how u feel. I too failed the NCLEX and feel very confused and embarassed right now. I am still trying to get over this horrible feeling and start again. Reading the NCLEX forum on this website actually helping me gaining my confidence back little by little. I just want to say that we can get through this. We will pass the NCLEX next time!!

Thank you everyone for the words of encouragment. I am still in a state of amazement. Should I stick with Kaplan or try Saunders'??? I have no clue....................

Hi

I just want to encourage you to keep trying!!

You can do it!!

Don't be so hard on yourself--many people fail the first time & some even a second time!! Just keep studying!!

Awwww JR do not be so hard on yourself. Just let this strengthen your resolve to study even harder.

I worked through everything I could get my hands on. I did review questions from 200 to 300 daily until I was doing them almost automatically. I had to as the way the questions were posed was some what different to what I was used to in Australia. Besides it was years ago I took my boards.

Hang in there, relax and focus on the important things in your life.

Having to do the NCLEX a second time does not mean you are not going to make an extraudinary nurse does it?

Have the faith and constitution to say screw it I CAN DO THIS. I believe in you hon.:icon_hug:

I'm sorry you didn't pass. The important thing is not to give up. Try again...as soon as you can. I didn't pass either, and that was 7 years ago. I was ashamed, discouraged and didn't retest, ever. And now, I sit here, still trying to pick up all the pieces.

I've been studying using Suzanne's plan and would like to test this coming Dec. I've got such a long ways to go! Good luck to you and me next time around.

im sorry to hear that...there's always a next time. study harder nxtym..its good to try and not to try at all. its not only you who didn't pass the exam...maybe its not yet your time...goodluck to us!

(im on the point of starting my application for nclex, unluckily i didnt passed the cgfns last 2003)

we'll start to study "harder" and pray..

hi,

I would try Saunders CD. I used the Client needs section which is the NCLEX test plan. Good luck and keep your chin up.

Swtooth

This does not reflect how you are as a person. I can understand how you felt, you put so much energy into this exam, which, I am sure was much different than what you ever would have expected to see. I think you should give yourself a few weeks to grieve and unwind; then think of a new study plan and go for it. I wish you the best of luck next time!