Just took the NCLEX

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

... and I am scared to death that I did not pass! :uhoh3:

I have been reading a bunch of posts and talking to my classmates and they all say the same thing as what I am feeling...but I can't help but worry that I am the exception and that I actually am right about not passing! Fortunately here in TX, we can sign onto a web site or call in for the unofficial results in 2-3 business days.

I know this is a Canadian nursing board, but the main reason I am posting this here is because I have to do this all over again later this year with the Canadian boards!

I am so upset and depressed right now (even though I was prepared to feel bad from what other people had said about taking their NCLEX) and can not imagine waiting the 12 weeks it takes to get the results back in Canada! Is this really right? I can not imagine why the Canadian boards are still on paper - especially since they just changed the format. That was their opportunity to computerize it. I guess some people prefer the paper way, but isn't it better to get 75 questions instead of a whole day paper test? Sheesh, I am spoiled and am not looking forward to taking it.:(

So, any advice as to how to study for the CRNE? I have the new book, but here in the US I took a 4 day class that went over things very well- is there nothing like that up there? Would an NCLEX review suffice(for those who have taken both exams)? What kind of questions are on the CRNE? The NCLEX ones were short (not too much info) and a lot of prioritizing (who to see 1st, who to assign, etc) and system symptoms (hypercalcemia, SIDH).

Any advice about preparing for this exam would be most helpul.

Hopefully I will find out that I passed the NCLEX and can get on with my life and take the CRNE as planned...

Thanks in advance.

Gail:rolleyes:

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Specializes in NICU.

First of all..take a deep breath....theres nothing you can do but wait for your nclex result.

I am an RN in Toronto and I have written both the CRNE and the NCLEX(i passed the CRNE on the first try, and passed the NCLEX on the second try)

My opinion is that the NCLEX is a bit harder then the CRNE...that said..the NCLEX seems to be more medically based, and the CRNE not so much, but still have plenty of med/surg question....If you have studied hard for the NCLEX, then you should be ok for the CRNE...but I would recommend that you pick up a study guide for the Canadian exam, such as the one written by the Canadian Nurses Association...another good one that goes through all the systems with reviews plues question/answer with rational is the Mosby's review of the CRNE (its a big orange book).

Unfortunately, the CRNE is still on paper...maybe one day it may change but who know...and yes, it can take up to 12 weeks to get the result and the exam is only offered about 3 or 4 times a year. Again...not much you can do about that but try to forget about and then one day you get an envelop with the result....

I know you probably heard this before...but IF you did not pass the NLCEX...its ok...you can re-write it in 90 days (i think)...take it as a learning experience and keep studying...

As I said before...I thought the NCLEX was much harder then the CRNE...but maybe thats because I trained in Canada and not the States...

oh...also don't forget that conversion system is different here in Canada...normal blood sugar is 4.0-8.0 mmol/L....

in the states...its 70-110d/L... little things like that...

hope that helps. study hard, eat well, get sleep and exercise will all help!

Caroline. RN BScN.

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Thanks so much for the advice. I went online today (just in case the results were there) and YES, they were! I PASSED! I can not believe it!

I do have the CRNE newest edition book, but because it takes the nursing board there so long to look over my qualifications, I will be lucky to get into the Aug testing. That is a LOT of months to retain what I have learned, especially since I will be in the newborn nursery the whole time.

I think that the schools teach to the boards for that country - which is probably why you had to take the NCLEX 2x. Here in TX, if you do not pass, you have to pay again and wait 45 days.

Thanks again for your advice... I am going to take it easy for a while (but not too long) before I start looking at the Canadian book.

Gail

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Hey, gchelax congratulations on passing. Do you work in labor and delivery or neonatal. Because I am trying to figure out my career plan. I want to work with baby's like holding them, feeding them like in a nursery at the hospital, but not in the neonatl ICU do you understand what I mean. Like what type of job do you do and what is your salary range. Can you please reply to me ASAP please and thankyou it would be very helpful to me.

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Specializes in NICU.

Congradulations on passing the NCLEX!!!!!!!! it's such a good feeling eh?!!!

Well take it easy for now, but give yourself atleast 3 months to study before the exam. Best of luck,

Caroline

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

I am going to enjoy myself and my new job for a while before I start studying for the CRNE.

Does anyone know what happens to my US license when I move to Canada? Do I need to keep doing RNCEU's and renewing the US one (or can I even)?

Gail

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