I took the exam last Monday 8AM with confidence but came out like a 5-year-old crying with a bruised knee. I had 75 questions and that was my 2nd and last attempt. I did the trick when I got home and got the good pop-up. I purchased the quick results today and I officially PASSED! Whew! What a relief! I felt really scared since after I did the trick, hubby called everybody and told them that I took the test and passed. While reading the PVT thread yesterday, I got worried. What if, the result tomorrow would be different? I could probably hang myself because of embarassment. But, yehey! I passed!:anpom:
When I ended at 75, I felt really frustrated. On my 1st attempt, I had the same number of questions and failed. And trust me, the feeling of failing definitely sucks. And I don't wanna go thru it again. It was depressing and I felt useless. Useless in the sense that I can't work as a nurse and there is no job that I can think of doing aside giving nursing care. I just recently moved here in the US last Feb and took the NCLEX the next month. With a month of preparation, adjusting to the weather and planning my wedding, I knew I was set up for disaster on my exam. But I still felt confident since I passed my local boards on my first try. I didn't know that passing the NCLEX is not measured from that. The NCLEX is tough. It's unexpected and would definitely surprise you. But it is a test and like any other tests, we can pass it. Maybe not on your first try, 2nd or till the 10th but you will. You will pass. Have that confidence in you and stay positive. never let the negativity get into you or else you'll be beaten up.
I wanna thank you all of you for the encouraging words you had given, all the advises and tips and all the comfort you had provided each and everyone here. May God bless you and your nursing career!
For those who didn't make it on their first try, just hang in there. Your time will come. Never give up and keep on fighting. Allow time for yourself to grieve and be depressed. It's normal. After the process, formulate your study plan and get back to studying. You will be a nurse! You will attain your goal and that is to kick a** in the NCLEX! Good Luck! =D
:hpygrp::hpygrp::hpygrp: Lift up someone's spirit today, and it will lift your own. Provide other people with value today, and you will increase your wealth. Spend a little while teaching someone, and you will learn something new.
Praise the work of another today, and you will be admired. Send out your love and love will come to you. Offer encouragement to those around you, and you'll be more encouraged. Help others to enjoy the sunlight, and it will shine more brightly on you.
Comfort those who suffer, and your own pain will be eased. Expect the best of others, and they'll see the best in you. Offer your support to the world, and the world will champion your cause. Live with passion and purpose, and the best things in life will find their way to you.
Today you can have, you can be, you can do whatever you're willing to give of yourself. :ancong!::ancong!::ancong!:
Specializes in OB, Peds, Med Surg and Geriatric Nsg.
Hello All!
Just wanna let you all know that I got my VT license last week. I was surprised to see that it looked like a check. LOL! I was expecting for a professional ID card. LOL! Anyhow, I'm getting ready to start processing my license endorsement to PA and OMG! The fee for CGFNS-CES is $328. Plus, endorsement application is $135. The fees are almost $500. Geez! Haven't got a job yet because they don't wanna hire me if my PA license is still pending.
To all, who just passed and looking for a job with no hospital experience, what's the best place to work? Hospital or nursing home? And by the way, what's a sign on bonus? Is that a contract? Hope you could help me out. Thanks! =D
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nice, congratulations!