I Need As Much Prayers As I Can Get.. Pleaseeee!!!

kstec, LPN · May 26, 2008

Actually I took my test at 9am in the morning, so the day before I gardened. I didn't pick up a book. I had appx. two months after graduation to study. I studied my weak areas and did random questions in books, but that was about it. The reasoning behind the gardening all day the day before was, because I figured if I didn't know it by know I wasn't going to learn it the day before NCLEX. You'll do fine, just relax and don't over analyze the questions. Take a deep breath, clear your mind and then do like we all did, say I know I failed, when in reality, you've passed. Be as optimistic as possible. Also, think of the worse thing in the world that happened in your life and that you were able to overcome and live through it. If you survived that event you have the inner strength to do just fine on the NCLEX. The mind is a powerful thing. Inner strength will kick in and help you. I wish you the best but just relax as hard as that may sound.

pagandeva2000, LPN · May 27, 2008

Well, you are hours before sitting for the biggie, so, the best I can say is try and distract yourself-as hard as it can be. As kstec stated, I did not pick up a book-no, I am sort of lying-I did to look up a drug, and thank goodness I did...it was on the exam. But, in reality, there is no way to know what will be on there. Try to get to bed early, have no distractions, do nothing new like eat a different exotic meal, change your hair, whatever will add even more stress to you. Have a light, but filling meal before you go, have a snack with you, and do not let the other test takers distract you. I took a taxi to the place and got there 45 minutes early. In fact, as soon as I got there, they told me that I can sit and take the darned thing and that was just what I did.

Be strong...one more door to knock down before you have your license in your hand and the best of luck to you!

Lexxie, LPN · May 27, 2008

I was a single mom with a new baby. Was 5 months pregnant at graduation. I never seemed to have the extra cash to pay for NCLEX. So it was a year (actually missed a w/e of work do to temporary permit expiring!) before I took the test. Went to work that morning, left when it was time to take the test, went back to work afterwards. When the computer shut off at 85, I was sure I'd passed. But as the day went on, I stressed that I'd waited too long to test, and was certain I'd failed yada, yada, yada... It all worked out tho, I passed!

Anyway, best of luck to you. You can do it!

iheartnursing_cali · May 27, 2008

So I arrived at the testing center 40 minutes earlier.. my test was at 8a.m.... took the test... noticed some answers that were easy... I liked and prefered the prioritizing q's more... but there were a lot of meds that I hadn't or don't remember... and about 3 or 4 math problems... the thing is I really had gotten down ALL med conversions (peds safe dosage calculations, IV med dosage, etc.. etc...) but the test didn't give me any of those hard q's that I thought would be on the test.. instead they gave me pretty basic conversions.. I know I got ONE for sure, of them right.. but the others I totally forgot...

The comp shut off at 85 questions.. I couldn't believe it... I know I FAILED!!!!... especially because I didn't remember or know most of the meds.... I was hoping to go all the way to 205... it took me about an hour and a half when the comp shut off at 85.... I can't believe out of all the detailed material that I've studied for this test, all the content, nursing process, etc.. etc... that it only shut off at 85 (seems very few compared to SO many q's I've done on my cd and books... I'm so sad because I know I blew it.... and what's even more sad is my 6 yr old daughter said to me last night good luck on your test mom I'm proud of you =(

I need to try to relax for a couple of days and then I will still study and review and study somemore.. so when I do find out I failed, atleast I've been studying for a month, so that hopefully I'll be ready to take my second exam soon again...

pagandeva2000, LPN · May 27, 2008

For what it is worth, almost everyone I know walks away thinking that the bombed the exam, because it is, as you NOW see, a strange one. But, most of the time, people pass the first time, in spite of the insanity. I was so devastated when I walked out of there, that to this day, I do not know how I got home...did I take the train, or did I take a taxi?? All I remember was walking out in the pouring rain, calling my friend to tell her how strange it was, walking around the building at least twice smoking cigarettes and talking on the phone, then, somehow, I then remembered turning my key in the door and running upstairs to cry to my husband.

I did pass at 85, and you could as well. Of course, we cannot predict, but, before you throw in the towel, rest from the review books for a few days until you actually get the answer. Do you live in Cally? I know that they don't participate in Quick Results, but most do, and you can find out in 2 days or less. Good luck!

pagandeva2000, LPN · May 27, 2008

Just had to add, that just as I pressed the send button, I see that you do live in California....and I did not completely read all of your log in name, that includes the fact that you live out there as well...sorry for my carelessness! I know the wait can be long, but, give yourself a bit of time, do something nice for yourself and give your brain a bit of a rest.

SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN · May 27, 2008

Shut off at 85? I'm betting it's a pass.

:)

iheartnursing_cali · May 27, 2008

as of this moment at 1:00 pm I still have a throbbing headache and like I said on my orig post, I started at 8 am and was 40 minutes early...

I hope that I will receive good news once I get that envelope... PLEASE PRAY... as I will still be praying just like I have been doing everyday up until the test, and will continue up until I receive the lettter and then pray somemore for being grateful "if" I pass...

WHY DOESN'T CALI HAVE QUICK RESULTS??? ERRRRRR.... This it complete torture for me...

I actually tried to open my notes again to see if I recognized any meds or any familiar q's from the test.. but then I SHUT the book... because my head is pounding so hard... I know I need to just rest my brain from all the studying.... mentally and physicaly try to recharge myself... and give more attention and surround myself with those I love.. (like my sig. other and my 6 and 2 yr old) ... right when they get home from school today.. I'm going to give them a big hug (that always makes me feel better)

MauraRN · May 27, 2008

If the computer shut off at 85, you most likely passed. If you were struggling the computer would keep shooting out questions until you proved that you bombed. In order to shut off at 85, you would have had to had the wrong answer most of the time. I know the waiting is rough, but convince yourself that you passed and start planning your bright, shiny future. Let us know when you get the good news!

pagandeva2000, LPN · May 27, 2008

Well, try not to look at the books for at least a few weeks. As you said, when you tried, you started to have a headache. The body and mind is screaming for a break. It is hard to wait so long, for sure! But, there are many on this board who have made it and happy to say, many have passed. Do nice things for and with your family right now, pray for the best and hopefully, your time will pass a bit faster or easier.

iheartnursing_cali · May 28, 2008

I just wanted to add and say THANK YOU for ALL the kind words or encouragement... that's why I love this forum so much.. there are many people out there (who are not in nursing) who DO NOT understand what we go through.... Nursing is by far, in my opinion, one of the hardest of all careers... I mean I'm sure becoming a Dr. and going to medical school is more hard, but usually a Dr. specializes in one thing... us nurses and soon to be nurses need to learn all things related to health care, from peds, ob, mental health, oncology, cardio... etc.. etc... and to "think" like a nurse because "we" are the ones who are with the patients more than the MD.

Here's my story:

For the longest that I could remember... I've always wanted to be those people I've seen on television or in the movies who were there to help and care for those in need, whether caring for someone in their last stages of cancer, or help in the birth of a newborn and giving them to the new mother, or even plancing a bandaid on a child's wounded knee and watch their face light up because we care... etc...

At a very young age, when I was 14.. I experience losing both my parents due to domestic violence... my brother, who was 10 at the time, and myself had witnessed an act of violence and watched as my mother and grandmother took their last breath.. my father who in turn later died of gun shot wounds by the police... Both my parents were unhappy for a long time (however, I will not go into detail) as well as my grandmother (The mother of my mom because her husband had passed 2 years before). My father was especially going through a rough time, he was laid off from his job of many years and depressed off his relationship with my mom.... Learning about mental health in nursing school made me realize the actions brought by my father was of the same type of behaviors one would see in a suicidal person. As a nurse, you learn to see the warning signs and so would try to prevent this from happening, whether providing support through providing info on support groups and other sources, or just to have someone there to listen.

I came to realize, that "everything happends for a reason" (and I always stick by that quote)

I had to grow up fast at a very young age... without parental support I was a troubled kid.. cutting class, running away, getting involved with the wrong crowd, experienced bad relationships of my own... etc...

then at age 18, right after highschool, I became pregnant and at age 19 I was a new mother to a beautiful healthy baby girl. Of course I was scared because I was so young, but I knew from then on I wanted to change for good and make a better life for me and my baby.

I took up medical assisting and received my certificate in 2003 and was working for an MD specializing in Internal Medicine and Family Practice. I've had all pt's of different cultures and personalities and I loved to work with them all. I've learned a lot from them and I also learned a lot about myself as well.

In 2004, I lost my grandfather, who I was very close to, to cancer. I remember during his last days of life, the nurses had let us have a private room where we were able to grieve for him. I remember the nurses who were all so professional and at the same time sympathetic and caring to our needs. They made my grandfather as comfortable as possible. I also remember when I came in to see him, one of the nurses encouraged me to sing to him, one of aunt's had told her that he loved to hear me sing. (I was the singer in the family, so whenever we had a family party he would always encourage me to sing). So the nurse had encouraged me to sing to him and I remembered something that stuck with me (even before nursing school) that hearing is the last thing that goes when a person passes. His passing also made me want to become a nurse even more.

After a year of working as a medical assistant, I decided I really wanted to go back to school to become a nurse. I attended at a junior college and started working on my general ed and prereqs for the RN program.

In 2005, I found out I was pregnant again with my second child. This made it harder for me because I had to go to school and work to provide for myself and my kids... but at the same time it made me want to work harder in school. I attended school throughout my whole pregnancy, literally... it was close to my A&P midterm when on a friday I started having labor pains.. I gave birth that friday night, went home on sunday ... took a week off to rest... and returned the following week to take my midterms.

After 2-3 yrs finishing up my G.E and prereqs, I tried to apply into the RN program. With no luck... due to the waitlist and lottery system and the high demand for nurses here in california. I later decided to go into the LVN program because I wanted to become a nurse already and establish a career and the fact that I now have two children I also need financial support.

The program was 15 months long and I was having a hard time at first. I remember thinking in the first term if I should back out of it (because of how hard it was and the fact that I paid so much for that program because it was at a private school, then I would save a bunch of money). My older sister encouraged me to stick with it.. and so I did... I did all the hard work going to school fulltime, doing 5-7 chapter tests at a time, and working at a hospital to provide for me and my family... and 15 months later I graduated as one of the two students in my class with an Associate of Science Degree with an Emphasis in Nursing as well as graduated on the Dean's List with Honors.

Now here I am... Knowing I've been through a lot in my life... but am greatful.. SO grateful of what I have... I have two beautiful kids and have been with the father of my children for 11 (yes 11) years!! and am very Happy...

the only thing that would make me even more HAPPY is to complete one of my accomplishments... It would be such a good sigh of RELIEF if I do pass!! Also the father of my kids and I have been putting off our wedding for when I finish school.. my daughter (now 6) is wanting to be the flower girl and my son (almost 3) the ring bearer.

well that's my life story in a nutshell... :wink2:

I hope it's prove that all the hard work will have paid off.

I just have to pray and wait for 4 weeks.... I will however, stay away from the books for a minute... to recharge my brain and body... mentally and physicall