How I PASSED the 2nd time!

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I failed the test the first time. I believed it was the end of the world. I had just graduated and the weight of the world seemed to be on my shoulders. Instead of being realistic about needing a mental break, I took the test. After viewing my results, I could not believe what I saw.

Studying became my priority and I was determined to stick to my 3 week study plan. I completed the Saunders assessment and used the 6 week study schedule. Each day I completed two days of the study plan. As I reviewed, I tried my best to stay encouraged and believe that what I was reading would make a difference.

Unfortunately, once I completed the study schedule, as the test date vastly approached, I realized I scored worse on the final comprehensive assessment than the initial assessment. However, I didn't allow that to discourage me. The day before the test, I relaxed with my family and tried not to think about the exam. The next morning I arrived at the testing sight with deep breathing exercises in mind, I could not allow my nerves to get the best of me once again. And I PASSED! Within 78 questions, I became a registered nurse.

I wrote this message to encourage anyone who feels that passing is not possible. Determination, discipline and a positive attitude goes a long way. I scheduled my test immediately after receiving my ATT. It seemed to soon but I did not want to put it off any longer. I took my exam six weeks after I graduated and failed. Although once I received my ATT, I studied for 3 weeks and PASSED!

In the preparation the second time, relax and simply review. Saunders NCLEX book and CD was all I used the second time around. The first time I used the Kaplan review course (which didn't seem to help) and their test bank.

If I can be of any assistance to anyone or if you just need a word of encouragement, feel free to write back or message me!

I am praising GOD daily for I am a living testimony of HIS amazing works!

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congrats.......:yelclap::yelclap:

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Thank you so much! You will have the same success!

I received your message but the site will not allow me respond due to the minimum requirement of 15 topics before you can private message. if you send me your email, I can email you =)

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congrats:yeah:

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Thank you so much!!! It seems unreal. Maybe it will register when I am have my new scrubs on and have the pleasure of saying 'Good morning I will be your nurse today!'

Thanks Roseonye

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Congratulations to you!!!! :-)

Your story inspires me - I always try to tell myself to stay calm as well and just review and take the test as soon as I get my ATT letter.

Go on celebrate! :-)

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Congratulations, RN! :w00t:

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Congrats to you talented 21!!! I am happy for you. I have a similar story..I took NCLEX for the 1st time a little over a month after I graduated. I had just been married and moved across the nation so all I used was Kaplan online Qbank and Qtrainers as well as the course book. I was under a lot of stress and rushed to get NCLEX over and done with. I failed at 265 questions. I decided to study a different way so I purchased Saunders review book and PDA. I have been donig 2-3 chapters a day and will be finished this coming Sunday and then I test on Sep 11. Really excited and nervous but I am definitely more confident. Love Saunders and if it wasn't for this awesome network I would have never known about it :)

~Blessings

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Thanks sweetheart !!

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Congratulations!!!??

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I am soo excited to read this because it gives me hope I failed my first time 265q, which was a week ago and mainly my studying consisted of VATI content review and Kaplan book Idk what to do this time or how to even schedule another appointment, do I have to repeat the entire process over as far as a new app and back ground check!!!

I failed the test the first time. I believed it was the end of the world. I had just graduated and the weight of the world seemed to be on my shoulders. Instead of being realistic about needing a mental break, I took the test. After viewing my results, I could not believe what I saw. Studying became my priority and I was determined to stick to my 3 week study plan. I completed the Saunders assessment and used the 6 week study schedule. Each day I completed two days of the study plan. As I reviewed I tried my best to stay encouraged and believe that what I was reading would make a difference. Unfortunately once I completed the study schedule, as the test date vastly approached, I realized I scored worse on the final comprehensive assessment than the initial assessment. However, I didn't allow that to discourage me. The day before the test, I relaxed with my family and tried not to think about the exam. The next morning I arrived at the testing sight with deep breathing exercises in mind, I could not allow my nerves to get the best of me once again. And I PASSED! Within 78 questions, I became a registered nurse.

I wrote this message to encourage anyone who feels that passing is not possible. Determination, discipline and a positive attitude goes a long way. I scheduled my test immediately after receiving my ATT. It seemed to soon but I did not want to put it off any longer. I took my exam six weeks after I graduated and failed. Although once i received my ATT, I studied for 3 weeks and PASSED!

In the preparation the second time, relax and simply review. Saunders NCLEX book and CD was all I used the second time around. The first time I used the Kaplan review course (which didn't seem to help) and their test bank.

If I can be of any assistance to anyone or if you just need a word of encouragement, feel free to write back or message me!

I am praising GOD daily for I am a living testimony of HIS amazing works!

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Congratulations, I'm looking forward to the day I am able to take the test, I graduate Summer 2013 from a PN program.:) Thanks for the advice.

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