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Hey guys!

Took NCLEX today for the second time. It turned off at 168 questions. I had so many SATA questions that I lot count, many priority, delegation and teaching questions, lots of infection control (this time I was ready for those;-) ), 1 hot spot, 2 ekg, 1 math and 4 or 5 correct order.

This time around of course I received questions I didn't know, but I felt SO MUCH MORE confident in my answer choices. I was much more prepared mentally, as well.

I am SO excited, I can't stand it.

Failing in January was such a depressing thing for me. I lost my position in an awesome cardiac residency program and I really felt like giving up (never taking NCLEX again-lol). But, I read stories on here and decided I had come way too far to give up, and boy am I glad I changed my perspective!! :-)

After failing, this time I told myself, hey, you might fail again, and it will be okay this time. I didn't even let myself get excited about the possibility of passing. I was convinced I would have 265 questions again, so when it shut off at 168, I almost screamed! haha... I got home and tried PVT, and have tried several times since, and it's the good one!!!

Still in shock... can't wait for the official report from my board:-)

Thanks to everyone for your support and encouragement!!!!

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Congrats;)

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Way to go!

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This such an inspiring post.................OMG! Keep us posted on your results. What are you gona do about that residency program, will you apply again?

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Congratulations!!!!! What did you use this time around? I know you must feel relieved

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This such an inspiring post.................OMG! Keep us posted on your results. What are you gona do about that residency program, will you apply again?

:-))))

Well, they said they would hold me a spot with the next rotation of new grads, but that's not until August or September.

I have a 10monthold, and my husband who doesn't make much has been supporting us financially... SO, i NEED to work asap.

Funny thing is, last week my RN friend from my first CNA position in dialysis called and moved up to a charge nurse position. She called to recruit me in... she said they have an opening! I loved working in dialysis, so I am super stoked about this opportunity. Just emailed my resume and cover letter tonight. I'll wait and see what happens.

Funny how things work. I firmly believe God has a plan and is in charge. Maybe this is why I failed the first time around.... who knows?! :-)

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Congratulations!!!!! What did you use this time around? I know you must feel relieved

Thank you so much!! I am SO relieved. It's crazy. Still in shock.

This time I used Hurst (again).... but I actually took it seriously. I was so busy with my teething baby the first time that I didn't really spend the time with the material that I needed to.

I took time off first. Helped my baby develop a schedule (with scheduled naps), and then got to it! I studied every time he napped and after I put him to bed.

I went back over all of Hurst, and then retook the Q review using an iPAD (I enlarged it, so I couldn't see what I chose the first time). I carefully read rationales and took notes.

I focused on weak areas. I used CDC to learn infection control. I reviewed over Saunders and did the practice test at the end of the book and carefully reviewed those rationales.

I applied test taking strategies, that REALLY helped..... like if there are polar opposites in a question, one is usually the right answer... if there is one "odd man out," and the other 3 are the same, usually that's the answer.... I relied on MASLOW and ABCs a lot for priority and delegation. Oh and I reviewed over the 35 page study guide a few days ago.

Made sure to get PLENTY of rest last night.... Didn't study much yesterday.... stayed calm as possible :-) Also, prepared to fail, but hoped for the best. Didn't put too much pressure on myself. :-)

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congrats!! just knew my official result today,. PVT works!

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Congrats to you Lillian11, you did well. Job well done. I am so happy for you. Celebrate your victory and be the best Nurse you can be.

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Hi Lilian11! I also had my exam yesterday. It stopped at around 252 questions. There was A LOT of SATA and EKGs. I was prepared for 265 and when it shut off earlier than I expected, I was devastated because I think the computer gave up on me. :( I cried in the front desk of the building and it was embarrassing! I hope I will not come back there again. :/ Anyway, I did the PVT and got a good pop up. It gave me some hope that I passed the exam. Good luck to both of us! :)

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Hi Lilian11! I also had my exam yesterday. It stopped at around 252 questions. There was A LOT of SATA and EKGs. I was prepared for 265 and when it shut off earlier than I expected, I was devastated because I think the computer gave up on me. :( I cried in the front desk of the building and it was embarrassing! I hope I will not come back there again. :/ Anyway, I did the PVT and got a good pop up. It gave me some hope that I passed the exam. Good luck to both of us! :)

Congrats early! You passed. I had my friend do the PVT for me when I finished my exam because I was too nervous to do it myself. I can still hear her scream "You did it!" LOL!

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Congrats early! You passed. I had my friend do the PVT for me when I finished my exam because I was too nervous to do it myself. I can still hear her scream "You did it!" LOL!

Thank you!!! Finding out today!!! :-)

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