June 2008 NCLEX support group

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This thread is for any upcoming graduates taking NCLEX in June of 2008.

To start off with I would love to hear if anyone is taking Kaplan, or Drexel or other prep courses and why did you choose the one you did? I am looking into them and I am just not sure which one is best and why.

Thanks!

Good luck to all of us studying to take the NCLEX...and my thoughts are with all of you awaiting your results...

New to this forum, I JUST scheduled my NCLEX for Wednesday, June 25th 2:00p. The nerves have officially commenced!

WE WILL PASS. We have to. I just keep telling myself that this is just one of the many hurdles we went through in nursing school...and we passed those or we wouldn't be here (and I don't know about y'all, but there were some doosies). We are an intelligent, dedicated bunch, and darnit- people like us :wink2: . We Are Nurses. We can survive anything.

Alright, I needed that. I look forward to absorbing all your + energy, and hopefully radiating a little of my own.

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Specializes in MEDICAL, SURGICAL, OB-GYNE, SCRUB NURSE.
Cautiously stepping in :chair:.

I'll start doing my Saunders book in Febuary, I don't want to wait to long to start preparing. I'm going to do Suzanne's plan. I can't believe its so close!:bugeyes::bugeyes:

Hi, im new to this site! May I ask about what this Suzanne's plan all about? thank you!:wink2:

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Hi, im new to this site! May I ask about what this Suzanne's plan all about? thank you!:wink2:

Welcome, there is a sticky called 2008 version of Suzanne's plan and has all the relevant information

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All of your messages are so motivating and inspiring. Keep supporting each other. It really prepares each and one of us for our day.

I came from May test support group. I rescheduled my exam to the 18th of this month.

So, I am joining all of you. Good luck to all of you!

:wink2:

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Hello everyone,

I am taking my NCLEX tomorrow at 2:00! I do feel a little nervous about it, but not fearful. (this is my first attempt BTW) I was sharing with a minister in my church about how scared I was to take this exam... but he shared with me II Timothy 1:10 "The Lord did not give us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind". I felt peace after that. We need to rely on the Lord instead of thinking we can do everything on our own. He got us this far! I'm just thankful that the Lord sent someone to share that with me, and now I'm sharing it with you! Don't be fearful.

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BTW...

A few words to share. Remember that the lord will not prepare you for something that you are not ready for. The Lord has the faith that you cand o it, so place that faith on yourself, and the fear will go away. You can do it. I know the first time sitting for the exam is really stressful because you really don't know what to expect. But it will be okay. Ride out that fear....:loveya:

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Hello everyone,

I am taking my NCLEX tomorrow at 2:00! I do feel a little nervous about it, but not fearful. (this is my first attempt BTW) I was sharing with a minister in my church about how scared I was to take this exam... but he shared with me II Timothy 1:10 "The Lord did not give us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind". I felt peace after that. We need to rely on the Lord instead of thinking we can do everything on our own. He got us this far! I'm just thankful that the Lord sent someone to share that with me, and now I'm sharing it with you! Don't be fearful.

Wow, someone quoted/read that exact verse at my church just last night. I don't remember ever hearing it before, so it's weird to have heard it twice in less than 24 hours...

Thanks!:up::redbeathe

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Wow, someone quoted/read that exact verse at my church just last night. I don't remember ever hearing it before, so it's weird to have heard it twice in less than 24 hours...

Thanks!:up::redbeathe

"Oh, yes, the faith is stronger than simply stated." I never realized it until I was staying in the books and realizing that my faith was strong enough to keep me motivated in studying. When I failed it the first time, it took almost 6 months for me to pick up the pieces. As soon as I read areas I was weak in, I built the confidence in gaining more knowledge to get my self ready for this exam this time around. And...I am here to say that faith is what gave me the strength!

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Hello everyone! I am new to this site and am so excited to network with fellow soon to be nurses! :)

A little bit about my journey to NCLEX so far:

Before graduating from my ADN program, it was required that we pass an Exit Exam given by HESI. I felt so nervous, ill prepared, and my anxiety level was very high. :eek: The more practice questions I did, the more overwhemled I felt. Because I had not prepared far in advance for this, I felt guilty and not deserving of a passing grade. To my surprise, I passed on my first attempt! :) May 16th was pinning. The following week I took the Kaplan reveiw course. On the 1st day readiness test I scored "Borderline." On the last day diagnostic test I scored in the passing range. Friday May 23rd my college sent out my application to test. That night I payed my online $200 Pearson Vue NCLEX fee. As you all know, (if everything goes as it should,) I expect to get my ATT letter 2-4 weeks from that date. That works out to no sooner than sometime next week, & even thats pushing it. Since taking Kaplan, I havn't done any online (or offline) prepwork. Today I am trying to stay true to the 2-week Kaplan study plan. :typing

I have a great support system and have the necessary time in my schedule to prepare for this exam. Even with that support, our lives are all in a state of transition right now. This is such an exciting time :specs:, but one in which worry and fear can creep up on us fairly easily :uhoh21:. I am having a difficult time staying focused and having faith in God's plan for me. It is so hard when I study to not mentally digress into thinking about what the future may hold.

I am excited to hear how your journey's to licensure are going as well! :nurse:

Thanks for listening to mine. :) Despite the stress and excitement, my we remember that as nurses we will have a wonderful opportunity to help care for others and help relieve suffering in this world. :heartbeat That is an amazing thing! Best of luck to you all, my thoughts and prayers are with you! :loveya:

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Hello everyone,

I am taking my NCLEX tomorrow at 2:00! I do feel a little nervous about it, but not fearful. (this is my first attempt BTW) I was sharing with a minister in my church about how scared I was to take this exam... but he shared with me II Timothy 1:10 "The Lord did not give us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind". I felt peace after that. We need to rely on the Lord instead of thinking we can do everything on our own. He got us this far! I'm just thankful that the Lord sent someone to share that with me, and now I'm sharing it with you! Don't be fearful.

Philippians 4:6-7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Took the NCLEX

265 questions

I am sure to have failed!

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Specializes in Operating Room.
Took the NCLEX

265 questions

I am sure to have failed!

75 or 265, it doesn't matter. Try to be positive!! Many people pass with 265!

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