Here is my story.....I completed school 12 years ago, took the NCLEX in March of this year for the first time and failed with 205 questions. I re-took the exam yesterday and found out this am I passed. I must admit when I was answering my 86th question yesterday I felt I was going all the way to the end just as before. I had mixed emotions when the computer stopped at around 170 questions. I had no idea if I passed or not....I was up all night long and will try to get some sleep once I complete this post. However, I feel energized enough to go for a nice walk in the park...but its too cold, so I'll try to sleep instead. I say all this just to try to motivate those who have failed in the past and may feel you will not ever pass. Whatever you do please do not give up, believe in yourself, pray and pray some more. When testing don't worry so much about running out of time, take your time and rule out the options you know for a fact are incorrect and apply your nursing knowledge to select the best response and you will pass! Stay positive, even if you may doubt your ability to pass don't say you will fail, say outloud you will pass. Actually I must admit Algernon gave me motivation to take the exam for the second time. I thought if he can take the exam without studying and I have studied, what are my chances of passing???? As he said, it is just a test and worst case, I had to tell myself even in the event I don't pass this time I can always test again. And you can too.....don't give up! Thank you Jesus!!!!!! :bowingpur
Studyinghard2bLPN: I didint really give myself a time frame. I just knew I had to take my time but also get it done. On those days when I felt I couldnt pick up a book to study, I just didnt pick it up! I gave myself time to live my normal life while at the same time studying. I did a little studying each day, not hours and hours as some people did. That was too much for me. Everyone is different so I believe you will find the way that works best for you. You will know its working for you when you start answering the questions correctly. I had to think like that old Nike commercial ad.....JUST DO IT! The saying "nothing beats a failure but a try" is so true. Also, I did not tell anyone I was preparing for the exam for the second time...so that cut down on the outside stress. While taking the exam I took breaks and I think that helped me too. I'm sending you prayers and hopes of your passing too!
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Studyinghard2bLPN: I didint really give myself a time frame. I just knew I had to take my time but also get it done. On those days when I felt I couldnt pick up a book to study, I just didnt pick it up! I gave myself time to live my normal life while at the same time studying. I did a little studying each day, not hours and hours as some people did. That was too much for me. Everyone is different so I believe you will find the way that works best for you. You will know its working for you when you start answering the questions correctly. I had to think like that old Nike commercial ad.....JUST DO IT! The saying "nothing beats a failure but a try" is so true. Also, I did not tell anyone I was preparing for the exam for the second time...so that cut down on the outside stress. While taking the exam I took breaks and I think that helped me too. I'm sending you prayers and hopes of your passing too!