Wonder if I will ever pass? Need Encouragement.

Rita1015 · Oct 4, 2011

First of all, I want to say I'm very sorry that you lost your boy friend.. I've been with mine for 8 years, and can't even imagine what you must be feeling.. That alone must make it hard to concentrate... Also it's funny (well not funny funny), but I was preparing to write a similar post. I've not only taken the NCLEX once, twice, but FIVE times! Each time I have taken it my results show I'm only below in one area. I also graduated in May 2010 in NY.. I get so depressed each time I fail and I feel like I'm never going to pass this stupid test! I did good in nursing school and a lot of friends from school keep telling me that if I could pass nursing school, I can pass this.. I feel like it's easy for them to say because they've already passed on their first and second attemps. It's frustrating seeing everyone succeed and get jobs when I know I should be one of them too..

I'm starting now to get back into studying for the 6th attempt which I will probably schedule in November. I'm trying not to let too much time pass inbetween tests.. I've used Kaplan course twice (like over $500 each time)... Right now this is what I'm using:

1. Prioritization, Delegation and Assignment by LaCharity

2. Exam Cram 3rd Edition

3. Q & A Review for NCLEX 10th Edition by Lippincott

4. Saunders Comphensive Review 5th Edition

I've also found a lot of good study guides on this website that others have submitted. Any time I don't understand a concept I try to google it and even sometimes find things on youtube. My weak points are meds and Psychiological Adaptation (according to my test results).

It's really hard to stay focused.. Like really hard.. I either procrastinate with doing laundry or going on the computer or watching tv when I should be concentrating.. I know how you feel because I feel like there's no hope and no point of studying when I'll just probably fail again..

Sorry that this might seem negative, I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone in how you feel! This website has definitely helped me out a lot though with positive thoughts and references..

I wish you all the best.. We can get through this together!!!

blynn9173 · Oct 4, 2011

Rita 1015 thanks for your reply. I have failed the NCLEX 4 times myself. Your story is so similar to mine. You feel just like I feel right now. I know we can do this because we got through nursing school, but to me it is easier said than done. You sound so like me when you sit down to study and get distracted because that happens to me alot. I wanted to purchase Kaplan but I can't afford it because I live on my own and it is hard making ends meet because I am working as a nursing assistant right now. The last two exams that I have taken has taken me all the way to 265 questions which took me forever. I was there the last two times for the whole six hours. When I get my report back I get close to passing in all areas. That is so aggravating. I just wish the report was more specific. If you want maybe we can share ideas on how to get through NCLEX. Just send me a private message or email me at [email protected]. Reading your post does give me encouragement. I know both me and you can do this! We just have to keep trying and trying.

lisahb13 · Oct 5, 2011

Blynn and Rita.... I was a repeat NCLEX taker after graduating in March of 2010. I was depressed, unmotivated and felt like a COMPLETE failure because I couldn't pass NCLEX!! I was to the point that I was ready to give up because how could I possibly not pass this exam. Yes, I had test anxiety and I'm a poor test-taker, but I was a good student in nursing school, so SOMETHING wasn't translating for me!! I came across Kim's Self-Review thread, and it sparked something in me that got me back on track. I had come so close to passing in the past, but I just couldn't turn the corner to being above the standard on all of the categories..... SO, I started from scratch. I treated it as if I was taking the NCLEX for the first time and it didn't matter what results I had gotten in the past. I limited my study time to 2-3 hours a day, and really worked on not beating myself up for NOT studying so much. I also worked alot on my ego, because when it comes down to it, patient's could really care less about how many times you took NCLEX. They just want to know that they are getting the care that they need while they are feeling bad. I also worked on believing in myself again.... after all, we believed in ourselves all the way through nursing school, don't let NCLEX define you. This is a bump in the road and you need to get over the bump - you will come across difficult situations as a nurse also but I can bet that you would use your critical thinking skills to find a way up, around, or through the situation. Change your attitude to yes I can.... after taking NCLEX unsuccessfully we let ourselves feel defeated and like we are a failure. This is one of the hardest tests EVER and it is designed completely different from any other type of test you have prepared for. You only have to pass NCLEX one time, so you have to train your brain to THINK in that NCLEX type of way. This in itself is a difficult thing to do, so use LaCharity PDA and NCLEX 3500 or 4000 to practice. And know your core content frontwards and backwards.... Don't fry yourself out by trying to study for hours on end. All you will do is kill your motivation, get burned out, and not remember one thing you have studied. And know that your studying it like a rollercoaster too... there will be ups and downs but you will still get to the end of the ride. YOU CAN DO THIS!!! Believe in yourselves and never give up!!! And keep coming here for support and encouragement!! Good Luck and pass NCLEX!!! :flwrhrts: :nurse: :tinkbll: Sorry this is kind of goofy, I'm tired and getting ready to head to bed!