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Nov 20, 2008 at 03:04 AM by OkFREsH
First off, I just wanted for those preparing to take/retake the NCLEX to know that having faith and confidence
goes a long way. Please think positive
throughout the whole process.. From studying all the way until you receive your results. You've finished the nursing program
which means you can definitely accomplish passing the NCLEX.
I graduated the VN program in January of this year. It took me 10 months to take the NCLEX because there were many difficult situations that had spontaneously happened this year. Although life had thrown a couple speed bumps in my path, I did not let that stop me from becoming closer to my dream. It was a difficult road
... from losing a loved one
and having financial difficulties
, I gave myself time to get myself together and pick myself up again. I brought this up because I know many of us have had or still have hurdles to jump. But don't lose faith and remember to never give up. You owe it to yourself no matter what people say or think.
So I've been studying on and off for the past year but have been strictly following my Saunders Prescription Plan for about 2 months. I have pushed my test date about 4 times (which I strictly do not recommend for anyone to do
) but I felt unsure and unconfident everytime that test date came closer. But in all honesty, I still did not feel confident but I knew I just had to. It was do or die, haha.
The day of the test, I was a nervous wreck
. But luckily I have a strong support system.. And they really helped me with their positive encouragement
. Just remember to take a deep breath and relax. I know that its easier said than done... but you have to keep repeating it to yourself. Being nervous will just make it harder for you to concentrate. So just relax and try your best. Remember to take breaks if you have to. You have 5 whole hours and I'm pretty sure you will not use up that whole 5 hours. So while I was taking the test, I kind of prepared myself to not worry if I passed 85 questions. I was already at question 82 and still have not gotten a calculations question
so I was pretty sure I wasn't doing well. My test shut down at 85. I seriously didn't know how to feel after the test ended because I didn't recieve any calculations... I recieved 3 meds questions, 5 SATA, tons of prioritization, and like 3 maternity questions. I know that the number that it stops at does not reflect on whether or not you have passed so we will see how it goes. I have to wait one whole month for my result so I am still trying to keep the faith and positive outlook
. I really am glad I decided not to push back my date anymore. I wished that I took it sooner. But all is said and done. Please pray for me. I will let you know how it turns out.... Good luck to all who are going to be taking the NCLEX and for those who are waiting for your results.
Took NCLEX PN yesterday - Nov 18th 2008
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. I will pray for you and please keep us all updated! Just curious, why do you have to wait a whole month to find out your results? I was able to look online for my name on the state licensing website after a couple of days even though I didn't get my actual results in the mail for a couple of weeks....
I will be taking NCLEX again for the 3rd time 
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