I have not been posting much lately but I have been reading all of the inspirational posts on here giving encouragement for all of us who have to come up against this test. I just want to say that after almost two years three tries I have finally passed. Words can't discrible how I feel on the inside but I know those that have been here know exactly what I'm feeling. :yeah::yeah:
This was my third time testing and it was a charm (What the lady at the board of nursing told me....lol) I got 265 questions each and everytime I took it no computer cutting off at 75 for me only for my 2 required brakes....lol but you know now I look back on it and I can honestly say I'm grateful for the experience. VERY HUMBLING!!!
Like I said I did all 265 I had 1 sata, and more than enough priority delegation, who to see first, what intervention is next, blah, blah, blah and a TON OF MEDICATIONS and I can honestly say I only knew 3 of them the others where written in greek...:wink2:.
To all of you who have yet to pass hang in there take your time and do it for YOU NO ONE ELSE. Speak honestly with that man upstairs(God) I mean from the heart and trust me he will listen. Ask him to give you strengthen, calm your mind, guide your thinking....all of that and it will be done.
As for test prep do a bunch of questions ( I used saunders, kaplan book, ATI testing, and some NCLEX questions on flash cards by Mosby) in an atmosphere that you are comfortable with and at your own pase. I found that everyone studies and retains information differently and you have to know your style and your way of studying cause what works for someone else might not work for you. I couldn't study when it was really quiet, I felt more comfortable studying with the tv or radio on in my bed with the lights low. I know it sounds crazy but that was my atmosphere where I felt most comfortable and that is very important. The testing center was to quiet for me.....:wink2: I took as many breaks as I needed when studying especially when I felt I was not retaining the information. But find your own style and things will workout.
But again I thank everyone for all the wonderful posts on here I'm telling you this site is awesome. Oh and another thing that helped me I didn't tell anyone I was going to test NO ONE!!! It was just me and GOD. :)
I wish all of you the best and much success on your new career as REGISTERED NURSES :wink2:
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