melnjp

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1. Should I pursue something other than Nursing?

   melnjp replied to mykee00's topic in NCLEX

   mykee00, I feel the same way. I thought I was the only one in this situation. I grad. in '99 but only took the NCLEX 1 time since. That's how bad I was discouraged. I feel that I'm ready to give it a try once more. GOOD luck!

2. BSN but not RN

   melnjp replied to melnjp's topic in Texas

   Thank you nursing85 for such an inspirational story!!! After spending countless hours on this forum, I've learned a lot from other people's experiences. I don't have the time or energy to contact each state board individually. I've already wasted 7 y...

3. 7 years out of nursing school

   melnjp replied to melnjp's topic in General Nursing

   I heard back from the TX board and I will have to re-educate in a nursing program. After spending 1001 hours on this forum, I don't have the time or energy to look into other state boards as far as their requirements. But that was a GREAT idea! I wil...

4. BSN but not RN

   melnjp replied to melnjp's topic in Texas

   Hi and thanks to all those who responded. I heard back from the TX BNE, and I will have to "re-educate" in a nursing program before I can apply for licensure and take the NCLEX. I also heard from the nurse "refresher" programs and they too require th...

5. 7 years out of nursing school

   melnjp posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm in need of major help, advice, suggestions. Got my BSN in '99, tested and failed TX board NCLEX in 2000. I didn't retest due to lack of confidence and marriage/children commitments. Plus, been travelling the world with my military husband and cur...

6. BSN but not RN

   melnjp posted a topic in Texas

   I'm in need of major help, advice, suggestions. Got my BSN in '99, tested and failed TX board NCLEX in 2000. I didn't retest due to lack of confidence and marriage/children commitments. Plus, been travelling the world with my military husband and cur...