December Test Takers Support Group

[wizard100]

So, I finally feel I should not give up......I will be a retaker for 2nd time in December. I felt so low when I failed the test in July'07. I was thinking to take in october but just couldnt get motivated to study. In the meantime, I joined RN-BSN program. So, currently I am in school taking 15 credits of classes. I need to have my RN license before winter so I can do practical in communnity health, a required class for BSN.

After visiting this site almost everyday, reading success stories and encouragement given by one of my wonderful instructor from my ASN program, I am motivated to do it.

So, newcomers as well as retakers, Lets get together, support each other and lets pass the RN test. WE CAN DO IT.

For now, I have started practicing Q&A at least 2 hrs/day from Saunders CD. I will keep you updating and hope you all will share the tips as well.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF US. :welcome: TO THE SUPPORT GROUP .

[summerbummer21]

oh summerbummer21, as everyone said above take some time off to recroup. i dont know why god put us to these tests!!!! we all have faith and confidence in you.

Thanks, because right now, I don't think have those qualities. =( I just don't wanna take it again =( I studied for 3 months with Kaplan, and I felt I gained a lot more knowledge and understanding, but I just screwed everything up. I do not know how to start over again.

[Born-In-The-USA]

Thanks, because right now, I don't think have those qualities. =( I just don't wanna take it again =( I studied for 3 months with Kaplan, and I felt I gained a lot more knowledge and understanding, but I just screwed everything up. I do not know how to start over again.

You have all you need, just believe in yourself. It may be anxiety. Not passing does not mean you were ignorant. It is such a big test, sometimes we rush, sometimes anxiety takes over toll, sometimes the questions are really weird. I dont know what to tell you as I have been unsuccessful myself. may be try suzzanes plan. have you tried it??? pm her, may be she can give other suggestions. Please dont lose, you can do it next time.

[jcruz]

Good luck to all and my prayers are with you! i recently took it dec. 11 and am still waiting for results. please pray for me and wish me luck, it's my 3rd time...i try to stay positive but that lingering feeling of failure seems to pop in and out every once in a while.

[Born-In-The-USA]

my prayers are with you!!!

[wizard100]

all of you who have given test in december,

what tips do you have in terms of final preparation. i am so nervous now.

[em1025]

hello everyone my prayers are with all the test takers in December I pray that we all will pass and finally move on from this point it is such a stressfull time i take mine in the morning hope all goes well:) first in my class to test kinda scary, well have a good day everyone and take care

[igmirnor]

Massou I am sorry I lost it.. got very upset and just vented... could've checked the facts myself too... so I too am to blame...always feel bad for anyone who dosen't get through ... It is such a stressful test and so much to remember... I think faith, prayers and some very dedicated studying is the only answer ..

[summerbummer21]

Summerbummer, I saw a thread with Congrats to you, so I followed it. Sorry about that.

Oh don't worry about it. I would've really hoped that message was true, though! Hehe. No hard feelings here. =)

[summerbummer21]

Hi guys,

I just have a question. Did anyone else got their results in the mail like, 2 business days after taking the test? Coz I got mine yesterday, and to tell you the truth, I was surprised because it was really quick. And I really felt quite confident answering most of the questions, you know. I even felt some of the questions than easier than Kaplan's. So I really do not know what happened. Like I was really not meant to get my license this time. Hmmm.

Thanks for the words of encouragement, everyone. Appreciate them. =)

[iel21]

summerbummer21, sorry to hear about your result. i'll be taking mine on friday & i used kaplan as well. i've been through the same thing when i didn't pass the first time & i'm so hoping that it's my time now. just take sometime to relax. enjoy the holidays! don't give up..try again..& keep up your faith! Godbless to you! :)

[iel21]

c15th.................................dec 1st - don't give up & try again!

shara_su............................ dec 4th - congratz, you are an rn now!

emmsha..............................dec 4th - congratz, you are an rn now!

ergito2............................... dec 5th - congratz, you are an rn now!

narsingboy...........................dec 7th - charms, luck and prayers to you

imhopeful.............................dec 8th - charms, luck and prayers to you

dlissa74...............................dec 10th - congratz, you are an rn now!

2b_bsrn0523.........................dec 11th - congratz, you are an rn now!

jcruz...................................dec 11th - charms, luck and prayers to you

purna12...............................dec 13th - congratz, you are an rn now!

summerbummer21...................dec 14th - don't give up & try again!

katnip08...............................dec 14th - charms, luck and prayers to you

boniesha2300........................dec 17th - charms, luck and prayers to you

jjt.......................................dec 17th - charms, luck and prayers to you

nurdar..................................dec 19th - charms, luck and prayers to you

w100jun...............................dec 20th - goodluck & godbless!!

em1025................................dec 20th - goodluck & godbless!!

everyone else eat, sleep, study, pray and luck will be on your side

dlr83....................................dec 21st

iel21....................................dec 21st

katchik99.............................dec 26th (from 12th to 26th)

born-in-the-usa...................dec 28th (from 21st to 28th)

wastatern...........................dec28th

wizard100.......................... ..dec28th

maria29................................dec29th

massou................................ tba

[wizard100]

w100jun and em1025 all the best and prayers for you tomorrow. give us the good news.

also, out of nervousness i went to barnes and nobles.......for retail book therapy. i swear this nclex is killing me.....i never had any test anxiety before...but when i think of it now i swear i get goose bumps, chills, redness, heat....you name it, i have it. anyway....i was just freaking yesterday thinking about the test and bought a book.....can you believe it.......i have only 9 days. i feel so overwhelmed remembering the signs and symptoms.................seems like every single disease sx...is similar. the book name is "memory notebook of nursing" 3rd edition.....it has pictures, mnemonics, and imp. s/sx....if you guys are visual learners.....swear this book will be helpful. it does not have all the imp. stuff you need....but it brushes up your memory....and easy to remember. how is everone doing. i am really doubting myself....i wish i can cool myself.