July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

Nursing Students NCLEX

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I didn't see a July 09 support group thread up, so I thought I'd get it started.

I'm taking the NCLEX-RN July 3rd for the first (and hopefully only) time. I figured I'd get it done before the holiday weekend so I could at least enjoy some of the time off instead of spending the holiday chained to textbooks...as I've done for the last two years.

Good luck to all of us in July!

I didn't think they would upload today since it's July 4th, but I checked around 1 am and the site was down for updates. I stayed up until 3 to see my name :D I passed! My prayers have been answered prayer.gif Thank the Lord and all those who prayed to Him for me. I can't wait to start work in a couple of weeks!!!

P.S. The Pearson Trick worked for me

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Kato, when did u take ur test and did ur name appear on your state's board of nursing? if so how soon after?...... thanx and Congratulations!!!

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.
I've read/heard this is the typical feeling for the majority. I believe you did well. However, I understand you must be anxious to know your results. At the least, you are done with the exam. Hopefully, the Pearson trick will help with the anxiety. Best wishes with the results.

Well, the trick won't let me register, so while I'm not celebrating yet...it is a bit comforting to see. Makes me feel like maybe I did get more than 5 questions right :)

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Specializes in ICU, Informatics.

Congrats kato!

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Kato, when did u take ur test and did ur name appear on your state's board of nursing? if so how soon after?...... thanx and Congratulations!!!

I'm in California, it takes 3 days for it to be posted. They post 3 days later around 1 am so the site is down for updates, and it's ready to be viewed around 3. They "don't" update on Saturday, but I guess when they do updates, it's the early morning after, ie they updated on Friday July 3rd when it was really July 4th. So does that mean there are no new updates Monday morning? Anyways, I took it Wednesday, and found out Saturday. Some people here took it on Tues and found out Fri. I've heard of people waiting longer and thinking they failed, only to find out that they passed!

Good luck, and stay positive. I honestly thought I failed at 75. I prepared a lot, but just didn't know what they were asking. And as I posted here and on other threads, they kept asking me the same questions over and over again so I thought I had failed so badly that they were trying to make me redeem myself.

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tlc0710 CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!:hpygrp: that is SO WONDERFUL!!!!!! I take mine monday and I am SOOOO nervous!!!!! Great Job!:prdnrs: "just for you!!"

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Good Luck to EVERYONE taking the test!!!! I will pray for you all too!!! I take mine Monday....pray for me :)

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

I take mine Monday too...yikes!

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Thanks for all the replies eventhough I did the trick and it would not let me . It could be because of the holiday they are behind. I'm still not jumping for joy I will wait till monday when I can get the results by email.

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Specializes in NICU, intermidate nursery. PICU..

hey guys! hoping can take the test the end or mid of july! i am retaking the test... have done a review also doing nclex 3500 and 4000. i am scoring high 60 and high 75. i think my problem was my nerves and also priority questions. i feel confident i just hope i am doing enough! do anyone have any suggestions while i am waiting on my att? my prayers are with all!

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I graduated 5/9/09 and took the NCLEX 7/2/09. I did the Kaplan review, which I highly recommend, and completed the exam in 75 questions. Now I had heard that finishing at 75 is usually a good sign, but when my screen turned blue at 75 I FREAKED out. I was sure I failed. I spent the next 48 hours agonizing over how I managed to screw this up. I had ample time to prepare, I was an above average student, AND I was accepted in to the Navy Nurse Corps which was counting on me to pass asap, but I truly, truly felt that I had failed. I remember at one point during the exam, when I had recieved about the 8th SATA question, clenching my fists and silently screaming "you have GOT to be KIDDING ME!"

I was so sure I falied that I simply didn't have the heart to try the pearsonvue "trick" until just hours before my quick results were in. I felt a world of relief when I couldn't proceed to the credit card screen yet I still couldn't shake the worry that I had failed. Well, now I feel kind of silly for worrying so much because I PASSED!

I'm typically pretty cool and calm under pressure but this experience darn near drove me to insanity. For the record, this forum and group was a lifesaver! I can't thank each and every one of you enough for sharing your stories. You guys truly helped me through the most miserable two days of my life. :heartbeat

For everyone who is waiting to test or who are waiting for the results, you're in my prayers! :icon_hug:

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I am taking my test on Wednesday, July 8 and i am freaking out! I have been reading the postings on this site like crazy and it makes me feel so much better to know that I am not alone in feeling this way! I have never experienced anxiety like this befor. Thank you to everyone who posts on here and shares their experiences! Does anyone have any last minute tips how to minimize my anxiety?

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