Took NCLEX - What Went Wrong?

Editorial Team / Admin · Jul 12, 2007

Hello,

I moved your post from an off-topic thread to the NCLEX forum for a better response.

Good luck.

AnnieOaklyRN, BSN, RN, EMT-P · Jul 12, 2007

hi,

I used the saunders CD to study and went under the category "Client Needs" as this is the NCLEX test plan.

Also do not concentrate so much on trying to memorize every single med. I found in most questions I could basically take a guess if I didn't know the med as to which choice would harm the patient first. In other words if your choices are headache, leg pain, unexplained bruising, dry mouth... pick the unexplained bruising since bleeding issues would cause more harm then the others.

Good luck

Swtooth EMT-P, RN

cuse28 · Jul 12, 2007

i just found out i passed and i did kaplan. i did their complete course and their online qbank and qtrainer. you'll be fine.

Ms.Rosewood2003 · Jul 12, 2007

I'm in the same boat as you. I know my stuff but failed NCLEX. Now what we have to do while we wait to retest is get organized and gain some confident. Find one review book and stick with it until you read the whole thing, then start another one (others have told me jumping from book to book can confuse you). Break the books up into sections and stay on a study schedule, like do one section a night. Next, get your head in the right place, you know this stuff, so go blow the NCLEX out of the water!!! And ya know we're going to be the best nurses because we are the ones who had to work extra hard for our dream!!! Lastly, put it in God's hands, he will bring the RN behind you name!

Devil_Duckie, LVN · Jul 12, 2007

And ya know we're going to be the best nurses because we are the ones who had to work extra hard for our dream!!! Lastly, put it in God's hands, he will bring the RN behind you name!

I'm going through the same thing right now as well, and I gotta tell ya Rosewood, your words of encouragment were just what I needed today! I can't retake my NCLEX until August 15th but already everyone I know is pressuring me left and right.

I'm doing Suzanne's NCLEX study plan (Saunder's book) and then I'm planning on going through the Kaplan course book that a friend loaned me. After that (if I get that far!) I have a book that is all medication review that I'm going to attempt to trek through.

UGH! It's a long road ahead, but Rosewood is absolutely right----we will be the better RNs because we've had to work harder for it! We know without a doubt what it means to bust our butts to accomplish our dreams...and we will be rewarded in the end! And we will be able to appreciate the journey that brought us here and be more knowledgeable RNs in the long run!

I was devastated when I found out that I'd taken a three-and-a-half-hour long test with all 265 questions just to FAIL in the end. The comforting thing was that I was very, very close to passing; I just think that my anxiety was what got me in the end. Much encouragement and cyber-hugs to you both; we can and WILL do this thing! As one of my co-workers told me--- "Amy, it ain't nothin' but a thang."

azor · Jul 12, 2007

I'm going through the same thing right now as well, and I gotta tell ya Rosewood, your words of encouragment were just what I needed today! I can't retake my NCLEX until August 15th but already everyone I know is pressuring me left and right.
I'm doing Suzanne's NCLEX study plan (Saunder's book) and then I'm planning on going through the Kaplan course book that a friend loaned me. After that (if I get that far!) I have a book that is all medication review that I'm going to attempt to trek through.
UGH! It's a long road ahead, but Rosewood is absolutely right----we will be the better RNs because we've had to work harder for it! We know without a doubt what it means to bust our butts to accomplish our dreams...and we will be rewarded in the end! And we will be able to appreciate the journey that brought us here and be more knowledgeable RNs in the long run!
I was devastated when I found out that I'd taken a three-and-a-half-hour long test with all 265 questions just to FAIL in the end. The comforting thing was that I was very, very close to passing; I just think that my anxiety was what got me in the end. Much encouragement and cyber-hugs to you both; we can and WILL do this thing! As one of my co-workers told me--- "Amy, it ain't nothin' but a thang."

I was told in kaplan to take my time in the first 100 questions.Some pple rush it so as not to be choked by time but at the end of the day,they will answer the 265 question.If you take your time in the ist 100 questions,you'll choose right and may end up with 75 questions as i did in my time but after that if it keep giving you questions,you can hasten up a bit but dont rush it but dont waste so much time.Goodluck

Azor

debo1954 · Jul 12, 2007

Thanks - I needed some encouragement. I'm feelin' pretty low right now! I stayed up most of the night researching online courses and study guides. Now, I just need to get the plan in action! Unfortunately, this doesn't just affect me - my family, job, summer plans, are all affected too. Soooooo disappointing!!

debo1954 · Jul 12, 2007

Many thanks for your reply! I don't want to keep having a pity-party, but it is going to take me a while to get over this. I felt sure I would pass. The consequences are many right now...

Ms.Rosewood2003 · Jul 12, 2007

Hey, look my family plans, money plans, and summer vacations were all messed up too, but everything happens for a reason. Maybe one day you will see that reason. I believe me reason for failing was to help people like you because hearing that my words was what you needed, touched me. Tonight you need to get some friends together and just go have a drink (to relax you) and just let it all out. Then Friday, you start your new game plan. Keep you head up!:kiss

MiMi,RN2b · Jul 15, 2007

HEllo! I read your thread and wanted to leave you short message.... I totally can relate to your feelings. I found out today that I also didnt pass. I, as you, had a TON of unknown meds on my exam. I was absolutely stumped with the questions. I just simple didn't know the correct anwsers.

What is the Suzanne Plan?? I want to begin preparing for the next attempt and I am determined I WILL PASS THIS NEXT TIME! I was going to enroll in a review class but I dont want to delay taking the test. Also, everyone one I have seen is so expensive. So, I wanted some info on this plan you were talking about!

I wish the best of luck. I know EXCACTLY how you are feeling!

Keep me posted on your studying/passing!!

:uhoh3:

azor · Jul 15, 2007

HEllo! I read your thread and wanted to leave you short message.... I totally can relate to your feelings. I found out today that I also didnt pass. I, as you, had a TON of unknown meds on my exam. I was absolutely stumped with the questions. I just simple didn't know the correct anwsers.
What is the Suzanne Plan?? I want to begin preparing for the next attempt and I am determined I WILL PASS THIS NEXT TIME! I was going to enroll in a review class but I dont want to delay taking the test. Also, everyone one I have seen is so expensive. So, I wanted some info on this plan you were talking about!
I wish the best of luck. I know EXCACTLY how you are feeling!
Keep me posted on your studying/passing!!

Mimi Dear,I saw ur post and was so moved.Dont worry so much cos your future is bright.You 'll surely make it the next time.The feelings you are having now is part of the strenght you need to work hard for your next exam.Is not as if you dont know what you were asked but at times,things happens for some reasons.You never know.Be optimistic and do not despair.This darkness must srely come and pass.Then,you'll look back and smile.Goodluck.

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