July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

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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 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?

The day before try not to study relax before the test and get a good night sleep. Believe in yourself. Good Luck!:yeah:

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Specializes in CVICU, ER.

Took it July 1 and Passed!!!! I am elated :yelclap:. I tried the pearson trick and it worked for me. I am finally a RN.

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I'm scheduled to take my test July 17th. I've done Lippencott and Medspub reviews...and my average is around 75%. Does anyone know what percentage we should aim for?

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Specializes in NICU, intermidate nursery. PICU..

hey olive oly! yes thats great! high sixties to seventy-four or better! i did medspub and lippincott awhile back. i am doing now nclex 3500 and 4000 and occasionally saunders.

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Specializes in ICU, ER, OR.

Still waiting for my name to come up at the Ohio Board of Nursing. I have a job offer that I must have my ATT for and the OBN is moving in slow motion. Congrats to all you new grads who are passing your boards and starting your first jobs.

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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!

EnsKat,

CONGRATS ON PASSING!!! When will you be attending Navy OIS? I have been accepted also, but I have to take and pass my NCLEX also (July 31st)

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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 :)

I take mine tomorrow at 8am. Let me know how it goes. I'll pray for all of us awaiting to take it.

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Specializes in Med/Surg.
I take mine tomorrow at 8am. Let me know how it goes. I'll pray for all of us awaiting to take it.

I am hoping it is not 1:20 am at your house now if you are taking it at 8am?! At least mine isn't till noon...I got to sleep very soon though!

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hi all,

i took my nclex for the first time on june 15th and failed unfortunately. i did not allocate enough time to study and next time i have to study harder.

i am a foreign school graduate and will need to study 4 times more than all of you, guys :)

does anyone know what is the best materials for foreign school nurses to properly prepare for nclex? i have no problem with my english vocabulary. the only problem i face if the different curriculum that i need to catch up with.

you all are so luck that you got to study here in us where the schools go through everything that nclex test us on.

thanks and good luck to everyone.

eter

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Specializes in ED, ICU, lifetime Diabetes Education.

Congrats to everyone who passed! :yeah: I heard from a graduate from my school that she took it on Friday and passed. I am feeling a little calmer now that I know someone who was in my classes learning the same material passed. :rolleyes:

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

I found out that I passed today...and I'm estatic I did, because the thought of having to sit for that test again brought me to the point of tears!

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Specializes in ICU, Informatics.

Congratulations Meriwhen! :balloons: No more NCLEX worries for you!

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