After 7yrs, 75questions and 10th Attempt

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I finally pass and all the Glory goes to God and Him alone. I always knew I had what it takes to be an RN, but I would panic, freak out, and not apply myself to the fullest as I did this time. I studied the Saunders RN 5th edition 2 times, went through the Priortization,Delegation, Assignment book 3 times and I did all the questions on the NCLEX RN 4000, and got a complete understanding of the concepts. And lastly but most important of them all, I had faith in God to take me through. Now for some this is overboard, but for me this is what it took and I also had a fabulous RN Refresher Course. My test stopped at 75 questions and I walked out of the test center totally in crocodile tears all the way home with my husband driving with no sound heard except my sniffing. Took the exam Nov. 19, 2011 and Monday checked the Florida Board of Nursing and my name was not their, I automatically assumed I had failed. Check back Tuesday my name not thier and now I really knew it was over, until Friday afternood I received my license in the mail and all I Know is that God gave me my heart desire.

congratulations! i can so relate to u! i took it 10 times as well and its been 7 years too for me of trying to pass this exam!!! i finally past this Nov 22 with 265 questions...good for u for stopping at 75...we did it! i am so happy to know i am not the only one who went through such a battle with the exam...god bless and take care! good luck with the job hunt =)

Specializes in Pediatrics.

Congratulations! I am soo happy for you!!! I am about to take NCLEX RN for the 6th time.. I'm stressed out, frustrated and so tired of studying. How were you able to study the core content? I was below passing in Psychiological Adaptation the last time I took the test but failed with 265 questions... Your post definitely gives me hope and to never give up!

Rita1015, I used the NCLEX RN 4000 CD and on that, it has sections to focus on your weak areas separately as well as select all and that is how I studied. Hope this helps and I know exactly how you feel and what you're going through and with hard work, God on your side then you can make it. Don't lose the momentum and stay on your course:hpygrp:

Specializes in Pediatrics.

Thank you very much :) Its hard but I'm definitely trying to stay focused and not let a day go by without doing questions. I would definitely like to test again before Christmas. I've been using the NCLEX 4000 as well as the NCLEX 3500. I'm just going to keep doing what I'm doing.. Again, you are an inspiration and proof that you can achieve your goals ! Congrats again :)

Specializes in Oncology/ Psych.

Congratulations! THANKING GOD for your blessing! You inspire me!

Congratulations to idobelieve and alwaysbelieve!!! Way to persevere and believe that you could do it!!! You are RN"S!!!!

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Specializes in NICU, Psych, Education.

Wow! That is incredible persistence!

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