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 .

[wizard100]

iel 21,

21 or 12 is really your lucky number. Congratulations!!! You deserve it!!!

[wizard100]

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 - don't give up & try again!

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 - congratz, you are an rn now!

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

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

nurdar..................................dec 19th - congratz, you are an rn now!

w100jun...............................dec 20th - don't give up & try again!

em1025................................dec 20th - congratz, you are an rn now!

dlr83....................................dec 21st - charms, luck and prayers to you

iel21....................................dec 21st - congratz, you are an rn now!

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

katchik99.............................dec 26th

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

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

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

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

born-in-the-usa...................tba

[wizard100]

hey guys,

december group is passing along so well. it so so uplifting to see my familys success. i am giving mine on 28th!!! yes december 28th... 5 days until my test!!!

What should I focus on the last 5 days....usually i am not like this but this time i am freaking out!!! this is my 2nd time and my world will break apart if i fail!!! again....hope god will guide me this time.

[iel21]

hey guys,

december group is passing along so well. it so so uplifting to see my familys success. i am giving mine on 28th!!! yes december 28th... 5 days until my test!!!

What should I focus on the last 5 days....usually i am not like this but this time i am freaking out!!! this is my 2nd time and my world will break apart if i fail!!! again....hope god will guide me this time.

i suggest you just review important topics. here are some: fluid & electrolytes..the hypo and hyper part. memorize lab values even the day before your exam you can have a peek of it..it won't hurt. review major drug classifications..like psych, gi, cardio meds..digoxin,lithium,insulin are common questions. review diseases like addisons, cushings, graves, myxedema, chf, gout, osteoporosis. infection control is important..you should know all the precautions.

when it comes to delegation just remember you cannot delegate patients that needs assessment, discharge, evaluation. delegate to cna the routine procedures only. as for q's who to see first..always eliminate the 2 least unstable first then choose the most unstable bet. the remaining two q. what i noticed about those questions is they give you the disease and the complaint of the px. you should know if it normally occurs with the disease or the therapy..e.g. px in chemo is vomiting. you already know that it occurs with chemo so it means the px is atleast stable. or px 1 day post appendectomy with pain..you know it's normal to have pain so eliminate that. this is where critical thinking applied.

as to the priority action i used kaplan strategy. check assessment vs. implementation. priority is assessment . then apply maslow, choose if it is psych or physical. eliminate psych physical comes first. then apply ABC.

don't try to overload yourself a few days before the exam. justa have a light studying. if you feel like you're cramming to go over everything 2 days before the exam i think that will be bad. coz by that time you should be just browsing on your notes. and feel more relaxed. don't study the day before your exam. just relax! and pray pray pray. God is good! Merry Christmas!

[iel21]

iel21, oh my god, i am so so so happy!!!! you did it my friend. I knew you would do it. Perfect news... God brought the glory for you. prayers really work you know... I am just so estatic. I wish we can have party, here's a virtual party congratz for you. :balloons::balloons::balloons::biggringi:biere::smiley_aa:mortarboard::yelclap::loveya::studyowl::Santa2::Present1:

thank you so much for keeping motivated! i know you'll be happy for me & i thank God for having a friend like you. You'll be a RN soon. I'm always praying for you. Use the kaplan okay, it will be a big help for you. You've scheduled your exam already. I'm looking forward for that day and i believe i'll hear a good news from you. you're such a nice person & God will bless you coz you deserve it. Godbless! Let's party this christmas!!!

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Hi everyone! I Just found out this afternoon that I passed!!! I couldn't thank everyone enough for all the support you've given me. I'm so thankful that I've found this site coz the support I've here is so overwhelming. Everyone here has its own stories in taking the exam & you guys inspired & motivated me. Thank you all! Now I can put away my books and review notes for good. Goodluck to all those who are still waiting for their results and who are still preparing for the exam. Have faith!! God knows your hearts desire & He will give it you in His time. God is Good!!! If you guys need help in studying I'm very much willing to share my preprations. Study hard & Pray...that's the best key! Have a wonderful Christmas & a Happy New year to all!!!!

thank you to Born-In-the-USA, purna12, IampattyRN, tflorn, massou, suzanne, wizard100 and to all my Decemeber test takers family!!!

Congratulations :balloons:

[WAstateRN]

iel21--congrats

iamhopeful--there is always next time

Katchik 99--Good luck, you'll ace it and enjoy the christmas...dont think about test bcoz you are prepared now

TO EVERYONE: Merry Christmas, Hanukah, Holidays and New Year.

[WAstateRN]

wizard100, we are taking the test on same day. good luck and get some rest. i will officially close my books from tomorrow christmas day and leave rest to the hands of god.

[pedsnurze1]

i suggest you just review important topics. here are some: fluid & electrolytes..the hypo and hyper part. memorize lab values even the day before your exam you can have a peek of it..it won't hurt. review major drug classifications..like psych, gi, cardio meds..digoxin,lithium,insulin are common questions. review diseases like addisons, cushings, graves, myxedema, chf, gout, osteoporosis. infection control is important..you should know all the precautions.

when it comes to delegation just remember you cannot delegate patients that needs assessment, discharge, evaluation. delegate to cna the routine procedures only. as for q's who to see first..always eliminate the 2 least unstable first then choose the most unstable bet. the remaining two q. what i noticed about those questions is they give you the disease and the complaint of the px. you should know if it normally occurs with the disease or the therapy..e.g. px in chemo is vomiting. you already know that it occurs with chemo so it means the px is atleast stable. or px 1 day post appendectomy with pain..you know it's normal to have pain so eliminate that. this is where critical thinking applied.

as to the priority action i used kaplan strategy. check assessment vs. implementation. priority is assessment . then apply maslow, choose if it is psych or physical. eliminate psych physical comes first. then apply ABC.

don't try to overload yourself a few days before the exam. justa have a light studying. if you feel like you're cramming to go over everything 2 days before the exam i think that will be bad. coz by that time you should be just browsing on your notes. and feel more relaxed. don't study the day before your exam. just relax! and pray pray pray. God is good! Merry Christmas!

So clearly stated thanks a lot and :welcome: RN:balloons::balloons:

[nurdarby]

Congrats iel21. What a lovely christmas gift! I myself couldn't ask for a better one. May God bless you in you career.

To all test takers: Good luck to everyone. May god bless you. Please remember: Understand exactly what the question is asking you before making a decision.

[wizard100]

wizard100, we are taking the test on same day. good luck and get some rest. i will officially close my books from tomorrow christmas day and leave rest to the hands of god.

i will probably study until day before...i mean not study but review

[YanNurse]

hi guys..i'm really sad right now..I think I have failed the exam..I did not see my name in Vermont BON..I took my exam last Dec. 21,Friday..

Did I really fail???