January 2008 NCLEX support thread

Hey All,

It's been two years for me since I took the NCLEX. Guess what..............God is in charge of our destiny. We just have to equip ourselves. I want to share my testimony. In 2003, I decided after being a healthcare executive for almost 15 years to finally seek out my dream of becoming an RN. Anyhow, I enrolled in an accelerated program which nearly killed me but made me stronger. You see this University touted their NCLEX pass rates but did not advertise the fact that no matter how high your GPA really is you must pass the HESI Exit Exam. When I first heard this in the first semester, I joked with my cohort and said guys I will never graduate if I must pass some HESI. Guys and Gals it got messy with me for the HESI. I need to mention that I worked 40 hours a week on the weekends to cover my expenses while going to school full-time. I maintained a 3.3 GPA all the way. Anyhow, the time came to take this HESI. I failed it four times. I nearly passed twice being within a few points but the University Nursing Faculty would not allow me to graduate. Now let me point out this was over the course of a year that I had graduated at least finished the coursework. I could not pass it. Finally, the renegade in me decided to fight. I wrote a letter week to anyone who would listen to me. I had all kinds of community people calling the University. I met with President and Provost but they supported the Nursing Leadership. I even contacted the state board of nursing. They did get involved. Finally, by God's grace I started to go to one of the other school's campuses to prepare. Anyway, I found a whole heap of other students in the same situation. I got a petition going. We sat for the exam again. Anyhow, I got news that I had passed. I do not believe that I really passed but they probably became annoyed. The other point I forgot to mention is that I even met with the Dean for the School of Nursing. My employer got involved too because this same nursing school was trying to cut a deal to train our workforce by means of their program. They had forgotten who I was in the real world.

Anyway, after all that I did sit for the exam in November 05 but I did not pass because I was already so demoralized and sleep deprived. I had used every resource you could think of to prepare: Kaplan, Feur, Sanders, etc. I then landed a big executive job and decided not to sit for the exam again. Anyway, I am exploring roles in nursing leadership so I have to take the exam. Plus, I want to practice because I miss caring for patients. Although, my family, friends and colleagues use me as their private nurse.

Anyway, I share all that to say that we are more than conquerors. No matter how many times you have to take the NCLEX remember you have the degree. In the appointed time we will be released to be RNs. I have learned that sometimes we have to go through some things before we can truly accomplish what we want because if we got it at that moment we may not even appreciate.

God Bless You All.................................IT SHALL BE DONE!!!

By the way, I am going to use Suzanne's Plan. I just invested in the latest Feur but my spirit says go Suzanne. Join in!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am going to get the book after work.

Let's try and chat at least weekly on our progress. I need support but with a positive spin.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Even as I write this post I get nauseated!! Graduation is in 12 days and I plan on taking boards the very end of January (but of course no ATT yet so I haven't registered).

I am graduating next week and plan on taking boards in late January, too. My school organized a free 3-day review with Medspub that we all took. Now I do about 100 questions a day and focus on areas that I am not comfortable with (pedi). My hospital also hosts a free 4-day review in January that I can't wait to take. Good luck you all. Katie

I will be taking the nclex pn for the first time on Jan. 4, 2008 at 8am. Any advice?

yes i will be taking it for the 3rd time in January, i'm so depressed..i just took it and failed, i came out the test feeling good cause my questions were not that hard but i guess i was wrong...i failed..so i'm really looking forward to passing this time around..please let's pray for each other...

GOod luck to each one of us...

Kano,

Wow!!! I moved to LA two years ago to take on a job. I too have no family or friends. Maybe we can study together....Just a thought.

I will add you to my prayer list.

Aspiringone

quote=kano;2529468]Hi All.... I just got done with Suzanne's first tip....... can't wait to take this exam and get over the stress....but now i'm having a hard time.... when i think of the exam it makes me want to cry out and scream and do bad stuff to myself...coming to this website has been helpful in controling my emotions... plz pray for me and throw out some motivation and encouraging words......

i moved out from my parents home (from Maryland) right after graduation and living in LA by myself at this time.... paying the rent and making a living is getting hard on me...

the Worried sister of you all....

Dear God,

We come to you right now just to say thank you. Lord...we give you honor and glory and the praise for the opportunity to serve as "caregivers" to the wounded, ill, blind and challenged. God you are the one who brought us this far. We know that you will never ever leave us alone. We cast our cares upon you. God, right now I am asking that you bind every spirit of worry, depression and anxiety upon my sisters and I. Lord give us spirits of trust in you. Grant us FAVOR right now !!!!

You are glorious and you said we shall be victorious. 8 is the number of "new beginnings". 2008 you said you will raise up a new generation of Nurses, Leaders and Warriors. Lord be with those of my sisters who are experiencing any finanical hardships. Provide for them and their households. I command it right now. Do It Father in Your Precious and Holy Name. Give us a spirit of calm and peace to weather the storm. It is all in your purpose for our lives and our calling to touch others who need healthcare.

AMEN !!!!!:yelclap:

P.S. I hope I have not offended anyone with my post. Only done in love for those of us who have requested prayer.

FYI..........New York state applications are good for a whole 5 years.

I am currently using suzannes plan, i finished the first tip and am doing the second. so far i feel that it has really helped me. I had heard such good things about it, and the content review is incredibly helpful. good luck to everyone. also i will retest middle of january.

I take it in january as well. Don't know the exact date tho.

RN Sisters,

Tell me, the first tip is to do all the questions in the Saunders book...Then Suzanne gives you the second tip?

Aspiringone:idea: