If you are a repeat NCLEX taker, you'll often find yourself comparing yourself to your classmates. Everyone has passed, gotten their dream jobs, and everyone wants to know how and why you failed. Seems like no one understands you right? Trust me, I've been there before. I was constantly comparing myself to the progress they've made while I was still struggling to pass my exam.
I just wanted to share some words of encouragement to those who are repeat NCLEX takers and things that helped me make it through the day:
The moment we can stop comparing ourselves to others progress and their journey, we'll be able to fulfill our own.
Have faith in yourself!
What happened in the past is just that - in the past! Prepare to move on and begin a new journey. Take it as something that helped mold you into the strong individual you are today. This is a new chance for you.
The only true failure is when we never get back up and try again.
This is your time, speak it into existence.
Stop setting limits on what you can do, and learn to push past them.
Challenge yourself.
Forgive yourself.
A dream delayed does not mean denial. Push through!
Remember, the only way out is through.
Breathe and exude confidence.
Visualize that title behind your name.
Always give 200% into what you do and the things that you want in your life.
Smile, laugh, and love.
Pray hard, work hard, play hard.
Now go pass the test! I hope this helped someone out there. You are a NURSE! :)
I PASSED with 75 questions. If you fail like I did, there is hope.
Congrats!!!!!
Quick question btw, do they have Kaplan QTrainers for PN? I just see Qbank. I keep seeing people saying that the Qtrainers are just for RN and are more high level questions, where as Qbank is just passing level and can be used for both RN/PN. Just a little confused if you could help me out with that. Did you find Kaplan very useful? They're raising the standards for PN effective April 1, 2014 so I'm a bit nervous, but I will not let this test defeat me!
I am not sure what resources Kaplan provides for NCLEX-PN.
i took their NCLEX-RN... I was also worried about passing because the passing standard for NCLEX-RN was raised in April 2013. My advice is to study hard on your content if you are weak as I was.
then do tons and tons of questions....in my opinion Kaplan offers the best questions.
the Q trainers were amazing. The qbank was also amazing. It prepared me for NCLEX.
P.S. do not worry about low scores on them unless you are below 50%.... What matters is that you study all the rationales to find out why the right answers are right. My qbank and qtrainer scores were always in the 50s and I still passed NCLEX.
It depends on your state BON. I'm in FL and we can only take it up to 3 times before a remediation course/clinical hours (which is super expensive btw).
charnsuka, ADN
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Congrats!!!!!
Quick question btw, do they have Kaplan QTrainers for PN? I just see Qbank. I keep seeing people saying that the Qtrainers are just for RN and are more high level questions, where as Qbank is just passing level and can be used for both RN/PN. Just a little confused if you could help me out with that. Did you find Kaplan very useful? They're raising the standards for PN effective April 1, 2014 so I'm a bit nervous, but I will not let this test defeat me!
Again, congrats my fellow RN! :)