took nclex today, have not stopped shaking since

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Hi everyone,

I am a new member but have been reading these forums for years and just need some support right now :( I did not tell any of my friends or family that I was taking the NCLEX today and I feel super lonely! I REALLY think I failed and I have been shaking and in tears ever since. I studied a good amount but it just wasn't enough! I even took a review course that I feel was a total waste of time. I am a very good student but have never been good at standardized testing. I tried to keep a positive, open mind about it but I feel like I am just cracking right now.

So here's the deal. I did not get many SATA questions so that worries me. Should that worry me? Does it matter? I consider them 'harder' questions so it worries me that I didn't make it to a certain tier of questions. I had a ton of pharm I didn't know, priority/delegation/precautions. Over and over. Over and over.

I also stopped somewhere past 200- I was having a difficult time breathing at this point and figured I was going to 265 so I don't know the exact number. I also know I got the last question wrong, and this is freaking me out!! I know it doesn't necessarily mean anything but psychological it is a killer. My friend told me how abrupt the test stops but I still wasn't prepared.

Many of my friends only got 75 and they all passed. I know of a handful who got to 265 and passed and some who got to 265 and failed.

I have been reading posts and it looks like the proctor people do not know whether or not you passed. But she was very nice and said ' good luck in your new career'- im praying that is a good sign.

:( I just don't know HOW or WHEN I can study for this again if I fail. :( Plus everyone is taking it now so I feel like people will just know if I failed...

Any thoughts or advice? Be honest with me if you think I should be afraid, but gentle cuz I am pretty fragile. :(

Thank you

Ruby

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I really wish you the best of luck. I just found out today that I didn't pass and told alot of my family and friends when I was taking the test and I feel completely embarassed. This is not a very good feeling and I wouldn't wish this upon anyone so I really hope you passed!!!

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I am so sorry to hear that prayin :( we will get through this!

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thanks, i'm just feeling pretty discouraged right now. I just want this so bad and it just is an awful feeling

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prayin2pass, im sorry about the news. keep on believing and study harder! you can do it! i too went through that, cause i failed many times. and last feb17 was my fifth try, and i dont know if i passed yet. Just keep on praying...

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Nobody has any thoughts?

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Hi, I can't exactly tell you whether you passed or not. I want to say that I've felt that way taking this exam many times, everyone feels awful. Because you got a few SATA doesnt mean you failed. Just remember, you can take it again! and you will get it one day!

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We have had members pass with no SATA. They are just another style of questions. Hang in there and good luck

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Hi everyone,

I am a new member but have been reading these forums for years and just need some support right now :( I did not tell any of my friends or family that I was taking the NCLEX today and I feel super lonely! I REALLY think I failed and I have been shaking and in tears ever since. I studied a good amount but it just wasn't enough! I even took a review course that I feel was a total waste of time. I am a very good student but have never been good at standardized testing. I tried to keep a positive, open mind about it but I feel like I am just cracking right now.

So here's the deal. I did not get many SATA questions so that worries me. Should that worry me? Does it matter? I consider them 'harder' questions so it worries me that I didn't make it to a certain tier of questions. I had a ton of pharm I didn't know, priority/delegation/precautions. Over and over. Over and over.

I also stopped somewhere past 200- I was having a difficult time breathing at this point and figured I was going to 265 so I don't know the exact number. I also know I got the last question wrong, and this is freaking me out!! I know it doesn't necessarily mean anything but psychological it is a killer. My friend told me how abrupt the test stops but I still wasn't prepared.

Many of my friends only got 75 and they all passed. I know of a handful who got to 265 and passed and some who got to 265 and failed.

I have been reading posts and it looks like the proctor people do not know whether or not you passed. But she was very nice and said ' good luck in your new career'- im praying that is a good sign.

:( I just don't know HOW or WHEN I can study for this again if I fail. :( Plus everyone is taking it now so I feel like people will just know if I failed...

Any thoughts or advice? Be honest with me if you think I should be afraid, but gentle cuz I am pretty fragile. :(

Thank you

Ruby

I felt like you yesterday. I still don't know my results yet and honestly, I was a complete wreck during that exam, I was nervous and when mine shut off at 77, I just sat there thinking please let me go to 265, please let me redeem myself. I don't think it matters how many questions you get, you are always going to feel like you failed, because it is a big deal, you suffer through nursing school, your family and friends suffer with you, and being afraid of letting people down, I can completely understand. I am more worried about letting other people down than myself, mostly my boys and the people at work who have put up with me for the latst 6 years thru school and HESI (you should have seen me around that test, I was unbearable, people actually told me not to talk to them until it was all over,lol.) And you know what, if I failed my test, I am sending my money to pearson to schedule another date. We will be successful. Hold your head high because you have done your best!;)

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This is such a nice message- thank you so much. I really appreciate hearing your story.

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This is such a nice message- thank you so much. I really appreciate hearing your story.

You are very welcome, Queen Ruby. I am going to say a little prayer for you right now, for God to give you peace and comfort and strength.

Love,

Stephanie:heartbeat

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I didn't pass :( I am ashamed and beyond heartbroken. I have no idea how I could have studied "better" :(

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