So frustrated and depressed

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Words can't describe how I feel currently. I can't sleep, I find no pleasure in my activities, nothing.

It all began last Thursday, I took the NCLEX for the first time here in Michigan. I studied for a good while, didn't feel prepared, but went anyways because really - who does?

I was pleasantly surprised come test day - I didn't feel it was really impossibly hard, and finished at 75 questions in 45 minutes. I waited patiently for two days for my quick results, and they never came.

I found out my test results are on hold for some reason - so I came here and searched around for others who experienced this, those who had all had one thing in common: we took the test quickly. Upon calling the NCSBN, I was told it was for 'random Q/A' checks and that I couldnt be given any information but that it should take NLT 3 business days. I later received an email in the day essentially saying, "there is no time limit to 'investigations'"

Business day 4, and here I am, exhausted. My entire life is on hold right now while my exam is scoured over. I'm a new grad with an RN position full time on DAYS on a unit I LOVE and interned on over the summer - but I may lose that position if I don't get results soon, my package for military commission in the Navy in stopped dead in its tracks until I get those results and sadly, for that I have a deadline. Lastly, the RN to BSN program I wanted to attend fills up rather quick and I may not be able to attend at all this Fall.

I just don't want to deal with this anymore. I can't believe I came all this way just to be stopped here - I didn't do anything wrong, so why am I being punished? Why won't they tell me anything?? Every night I wake up at least 10 times, and all day I just can't enjoy any book I read or movie I watch. I really need some advice of any kind at all, i'm starting to lose it.

I wanted to thank everyone for their replies and the shoulder that I needed. I got some much needed sleep after my vent yesterday, and today, I feel so much better.

I'm very thankful for this wonderful and supportive community - honestly, thank you for your replies, I feel much better now. I can't control it, and i'm used to controlling everything - just have to let the chips falls where they may and hope for the best!

I wanted to thank everyone for their replies and the shoulder that I needed. I got some much needed sleep after my vent yesterday, and today, I feel so much better.

I'm very thankful for this wonderful and supportive community - honestly, thank you for your replies, I feel much better now. I can't control it, and i'm used to controlling everything - just have to let the chips falls where they may and hope for the best!

Did you atleast try the trick?

I did, the trick is what started this mess. It was only later confirmed by Pearson after - since then i've done it numerous times daily, sadly, no change.

I did, the trick is what started this mess. It was only later confirmed by Pearson after - since then i've done it numerous times daily, sadly, no change.

Did you get a pop up? From my understanding, as long as you got a pop up, you passed. As long as you are not redirected to the credit card page, you are good.

Specializes in Holistic and Aesthetic Medicine.

AAARGH! I don't blame you at all for being horribly frustrated! It's good to hear from others that a hold is usually for a very short time. Good luck and be sure to update us when you get the news. Until then, we'll be wishing you the best!

I can't control it, and i'm used to controlling everything!

Glad you're feeling better--just let me suggest to you to stay away from home health if you're used to controlling everything, LOL! :D

Specializes in OB/GYN, Peds, School Nurse, DD.
In my life, I keep it about as drama free as it can get. My concern is over the things I may lose related to their time table of 'someday'.

So it's better to worry yourself into a froth *now* than to sit tight and wait for a week or so until you get the results? If there is anything I've learned over the years it's that there will always be time to grieve. Don't do it ahead of time. THere is nothing to be gained by catastrophizing events before they even happen. Right now you have no proof that you have failed anything. You are wasting time and ruining your health worrying about something that may not even come to pass. :nurse:

:idea:Time to go for a walk,get a massage, swim some laps, or eat some Haagen-Daz. Whatever will be will be and working yourself up isn't going to have any impact on it whatsoever.

I can relate to your sympathy. I think you are depressed and anxious...nursing school seems to do that to people.

Specializes in Clinicals in Med-Surg., OB, CCU, ICU.

You need to calm down and have some dip... The world does not revolve around you! You are nothing but a drama queen. If you are going into the Navy, you better get over this attitude quick or you will not make it!:mad:

You need to calm down and have some dip... The world does not revolve around you! You are nothing but a drama queen. If you are going into the Navy, you better get over this attitude quick or you will not make it!:mad:

:down: :nono: uhh have you even experienced the nclex yet..?

Specializes in MedSurg/Tele.
You need to calm down and have some dip... The world does not revolve around you! You are nothing but a drama queen. If you are going into the Navy, you better get over this attitude quick or you will not make it!:mad:

You are the one being a drama queen with these types of comments! This is someones career, livelihood, waiting the first two days to find out if you passed is bad enough.

Specializes in Cardiology, Psychiatry.
You need to calm down and have some dip... The world does not revolve around you! You are nothing but a drama queen. If you are going into the Navy, you better get over this attitude quick or you will not make it!:mad:

No wonder we say nurses eat their young... yes times have changed and we get our results very quickly. But try to remember the agony you went through waiting on yours... and also- taking that test life-altering and all these fears about the what ifs come up and it's very scary... but hey... SHE VENTED got it off and is now feeling better- who cares if it's a little melodramatic- I'd be freaking out too

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