I also failed NCLEX, stopping at question 258. What a big disappointment, (took it last Tuesday). I totally understand Emilysmom and whinnymay! I'm sorry!
Its okay, we have nurses looking out for us here in this board.
I am sooo thankful for this uplifting BB, for the people who are so encouraging and have faith for the GNs.
Well I guess I need to take it again...
Whinnymay, just curious..I thought we had to wait 90 days to retake it? Thats very encouraging to be able to take it earlier. Does it vary from state to state with the waiting period?
Again, I know what you're going through and I want to share with you what my husband wrote in a card,
"Each setback is only a momentary pause in a marvelous screenplay written by God." That really comforted me about the future. We made it this far... its just another obstacle in life to overcome.
I'm sorry to hear you failed twice. But obviously other people have failed more than once and went on to succeed on the NCLEX or they wouldn't allow you to test again. I haven't taken NCLEX yet. I'm scheduled to test on March 9. I took the Hursts Review live (twice), once you pay for the review you can take it live as many times as you like. I also ordered the online review for 50 dollars, since I paid for the live review. I liked the review because they lecture you on the material needed to pass the NCLEX and ways to remember the material. They also give you test-taking strategies and mock NCLEX questions. I know alot of people who after taking this review passed on the first time. Maybe, they were going to pass anyway, I don't know, but this review kinda gives me a sense of confidence and I feel that that is all you need is a little confidence, because it's apparent that you have the knowledge, you passed nursing school, and you know what to do when you need help ( you asked). So stay strong and don't ever give up. I know a person who was a LPN and transitioned to RN and failed boards three times. Some people just aren't good test-takers and need the self-confidence to succeed. Hope some of this helps you and stay strong.
Well I took the nclex 2x's now. the last time was on April 13. I thought I was going to pass this second time but didn't. I feel horrified to take it for the 3rd time
Well I graduated from my nursing program mid May of 2007. I was not too scared to take the boards....my attitude was I passed my LPN with 85 questions on the first time, I can do it again. Well I took in 6 days before I was getting married! And I failed. It was the most horrible feeling in the world! My job allowed me to keep my position because I need alot of training before I can work on my own. So I scheduled another exam, and took it today! I am sitting at home worried to death about if I passed or not. I hate this feeling because I don't think my awesome job will hold me spot again!
I walked into the pearson vue site thinking I want all the questions and I am going to take all six hours. I got 75 questions....which doesn't make me feel good. I failed with 82 last time!
I didn't tell many people besides my boss, close co-workers, and husband I was taking my boards again today...or even that I failed the first time. I just don't know what to do with myself as I sit and wait for my results..... Should I be looking for a new job or what? I don't know I would just like to hear some people input.
Dont give up all, Retest and think positive. I realize it is frustrating, concentrate your review efforts on your problem areas and try using a forum such as this as a study aide. Choose a time every few days that you all sign on and post questions and use the years of experiance of all the other nurses on the forum to help explain the correct answer and why. It will all work out. This is but a mere bump in the road.
Well I graduated from my nursing program mid May of 2007. I was not too scared to take the boards....my attitude was I passed my LPN with 85 questions on the first time, I can do it again. Well I took in 6 days before I was getting married! And I failed. It was the most horrible feeling in the world! My job allowed me to keep my position because I need alot of training before I can work on my own. So I scheduled another exam, and took it today! I am sitting at home worried to death about if I passed or not. I hate this feeling because I don't think my awesome job will hold me spot again!
I walked into the pearson vue site thinking I want all the questions and I am going to take all six hours. I got 75 questions....which doesn't make me feel good. I failed with 82 last time!
I didn't tell many people besides my boss, close co-workers, and husband I was taking my boards again today...or even that I failed the first time. I just don't know what to do with myself as I sit and wait for my results..... Should I be looking for a new job or what? I don't know I would just like to hear some people input.
I took the test last tuesday and failed for a second time- i thought i would have done better by slowing down and thinking it-obviously not the brown envolope seemed to say i did worst- the first time i took it i had 265 and the second time 240 - i do the practice exams and attain 70-90 percent but the questions on the real exam are not even close to being like the practice-can anyone tell me a good method for learning to take this test??? Im frustrated in Arizona!!
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I'm sorry to hear you failed twice. But obviously other people have failed more than once and went on to succeed on the NCLEX or they wouldn't allow you to test again. I haven't taken NCLEX yet. I'm scheduled to test on March 9. I took the Hursts Review live (twice), once you pay for the review you can take it live as many times as you like. I also ordered the online review for 50 dollars, since I paid for the live review. I liked the review because they lecture you on the material needed to pass the NCLEX and ways to remember the material. They also give you test-taking strategies and mock NCLEX questions. I know alot of people who after taking this review passed on the first time. Maybe, they were going to pass anyway, I don't know, but this review kinda gives me a sense of confidence and I feel that that is all you need is a little confidence, because it's apparent that you have the knowledge, you passed nursing school, and you know what to do when you need help ( you asked). So stay strong and don't ever give up. I know a person who was a LPN and transitioned to RN and failed boards three times. Some people just aren't good test-takers and need the self-confidence to succeed. Hope some of this helps you and stay strong.