took nclex pn CA dec/2013 and failed!! please help!!!

[emjoya]

hello everyone this is the first time i ever write in something like this, ill get right to the point, i took my nclex pn in december of 2013 went into it really nervous , i had done some on and off studying with saunders for about two months before i took it and crammed for like the last two weeks before my exam. i got up all the way to 205 questions, the whole way through the test i tried so hard to relax myself but everytime someone stood up as they were done i felt more and more anxious and nervous. I left the testing center feeling so low and just crying all the way home, as soon as i got home i did the trick and it let me go all the way to the credit card page. I must say, that according to everyone else ive asked and all the things i have read on allnurses.com the pearson trick is pretty much accurate, if you get the good pop up you passed and if you don't and it lets you go all way you pretty much didn't. two weeks after my exam i got the letter further confirming my fail, i was near passing rate in all of the subjects. i remember a lot of pharmacology and infection control i didn't really get a lot of maternity questions, i did get a couple of sata questions. i remember just answering a lot of everything which to this day i don't know if its good or bad.

i have come on here today for encouragement from those who know where im coming from, im working a 9 an hour job and i feel so terrible about myself not because of my job, im thankful and blessed to have a job, but im dissapointed that im not where i would like to be , last year i pictured myself by now working as an lvn , and helping my mom quit her second job, and supporting my husband more, but yet here i am with so much anxiety towards this test, and struggling financially with not even enough money to retake the test and even more scared now that so much time has passed and it is said that the new NCLEX 2014 has even higher standards than before. everyday since then i try to in my own head jog my own memory on topics and things i remember, and i hope all is not lost after so much time:/ has anyone been in a similar situation? i graduated this time last year , have i let toooo much time pass? anyone have any tips on getting back on the horse? anyone passed since april that have any new study tips for the new nclex? i ask God for guidance , and i know that although i dont have 150 to send in for registration i should still keep studying and not use it as an excuse. i would really appreciate some feedback and tips! thank you for reading! this is the only way i have found comfort in letting my thoughts and feelings out on.

[bonaire10]

I was in the same boat!!! I graduated February 2013 took my exam in November 2013 I was so nervous and scared I got to 92 and stop!! I knew I didn't pass had a gut feeling went home sad did the trick it took me straight to the cc and cried all night of my failure I had no money either February came along one year after I graduate I decided to send my money in got approve and had 200 for my exam and just decided to pay it before I wasted the money. I started rescheduling my exam first one in April then may then June and July came along I was about to rs it again but I was finally mentally prepare and emotionally Prepare as well spiritually and I said to my self this is it no turning back now there is no way to rs again I had a couple hours left till my appt. took a lot of deep breaths had an awesome breakfast relax my body mind and soul... And I took it... It took me 4 1/2 hours to finish did 220 q and I felt confident and relief still nervous because 30 after I decided to do the trick got the good pop op and ir was finally done with this stress factor!!! My recon adaption for you give ur self one one to study and cram the 3 days before ur appt study Saunders the disk and j got an awesome appt call Pn Nclex mastery I use that one for over a month and it was the one that help me the mis I live that appt it's so detail and the rationales are awesome look it up!!! It the one that help me pass my nclex 1st time I fail and second time I pass!!!!?☺️?

[cyn1827]

Dear Emjoya,

Why would you give up? Do you remember how hard it was to get started for lpn school? You accomplished that right? Not only did you get accepted to school you completed it! Congrats girl! Now you believe in God and he bought you this far so he will provide the way if you believe and ask him to. But you must do your part. Study everyday and call the LPN and STNA schools in your areas and ask the directors if they know anyone who preps you on one to one for passing the test. IN my area there is an RN who does study prep for test on side. And she good, I got her name from a STNA school Administrator. Another thought is call you school and find a recent graduate and study with a study group. On line there is Free Online Courses - Learn With ALISON thats free for review. They have nclex there for study prep. If you have web than you can text yourself everyday. Google Free Nursing tests and websites, there are tons of them. This will keep all your info fresh in you head, until your money comes to retake the test. Do not give up, You all ready did the hard work. Good Luck and be proud of yourself, because you achieved something really great!

[kris727]

I was kinda on the same boat as you. I graduated last year of April and I just took my nclex this month and fortunately I passed with 180+ questions. I was also scared before I took the test due to the fact that it's been more than a year and I felt like I've forgotten all of the materials that I've learned from school. I had trouble reviewing for the nclex and I felt like nursing wasn't for me. I was on the verge of giving up nursing but I pushed through it! I studied different kinds of materials (ATI, Saunders, nclex 3000, and even going through my books from school). Never lose hope and think that this is just a hurdle and you're gonna get through it like myself and others!! You got this!!