May Nclex takers...come and join hands...

Letjackson987RN · May 19, 2008

i'm really trying to stay positive..but i can't. they were all asking me if i did pass or fail this time. and when i was explaining how the process works, for them it's not an excuse. i was hoping till now, 'till may24, i know my name will appear. they were telling me that it's been how many days now since i last sat for the test..and my surname starts with a, so there'll be no reason why my name is not up there yet. so no name, means only one thing. im looking for a job now..but it's hard for me since im only a new grad and the offers need a lot of certifications. i need to work, and got to look for a place to stay, money to pay for the loans, money to support my family. they told me i can't wait again for the mail since it'll come after 2weeks..so yeah..i failed. again..

Kei35 · May 19, 2008

OHJOYITSME-
well, the CA BRN is always a "day behind"--if you check it will show yestersdays date-
I guess-they go into work on a monday--do there thing and post mondays reults on tues--so tues is the first day of the week.
then they go into work on friday morning and and do there thing, so sat morning-would show the "fridays" work.
LETJACKSON-
Im still here (along with alot of others) still praying for you !!-no matter what happens-always look at what youve accomplished so far --
KEI35
--us in CA really envey you only having to wait 48 hours, i think on my first test i waited , hoping everyday-for like 3 weeks !!--until i got my letter. the best of luck to YOU !!
still dont see why CA does not do quick results ???-people will say we are a bigger state, well that just means we have more people working at pearson view AND our BRN--(its all relative/proportional)-- i.e. we IN CA we have more Mcdonalds because we have more people..etc...
GWAFUH !!!!!!!!
GOOD luck tommorrow !!!--you WILL do great !!!--
JON

Hi Jon!

Thanks for the well wishes. I did realize right away that CA doesn't have Quick Results, which is so odd since I heard about Cali nursing all the time in school and how great it is over there! I suppose it's a bureaucratic thing and no one ever got past the red tape to let you guys know SOONER! I can't imagine waiting weeks...48 hours is enough...but I guess it's all for a reason! =) I'm thinking about moving to San Diego one day, since I've been to NY my entire life. I figure why not take up nursing there on the sunny side of the country =).

Is it true that there is a state law on the maximum number of patients each nurse can have? I heard it was like 6:1 max.

My husband is in nursing school now and will be done next year so he can join you as another male RN! Hehe. =)

Kay :typing

MaleNursesRock · May 19, 2008

LETJACKSON

were you working before ?--if so could you work as a tech or somoething like that ?--i know its hard to be "demoted" to CNA or tech--but money is money--

if you were not working--i am totally sure any hospital will hire you on there floor as a CNA/tech knowing you are "this close" on being an RN..and they would consider it an investment in you.--

oh and your last name has nothing to do with order in which things are processed at the CA BRN.

i know its hard....but hang in there, "if" you failed this time--you will still only be 'X' amount of questions away from being an RN. --Like i said--I consider you an Rn already (like everyone else who successfully completed RN school)---

i mean they give us an RNIP lisc to work in the FULL scope as an RN

then, IF we fail boards---ALL of a suddent we "lose" or knowldge, we lose our "critical thinking" ??!! i dont see why they just cant let people continue to work as an RNIP for at least the full 6 months !!-

considering:

1. there is a nursing shortage

2. most people in the nursing program could use the money-

..aarrggg there i go again, on my rant..sorry

LETJACKSON--

you WILL be an RN very soon !!--so dont worry about them loans-they WILL get paid off--if they are school loans (like i had)--school loans offer a deferment for up to 6 months AFTER you finish school-cause you are looking for a job--just call them.

lean on family and freinds--to help out, and one day when all this is behind you--you can , in turn , help them out--

always keep your head up--dont lose hope, i was there--and my wife and friends ahd to pull me out several times--look to loved ones for strength and look in here.

JON

MaleNursesRock · May 19, 2008

KEI35--

I livedin san diego for 4 years !.. its beautiful !--great city..!-

yeah my wife is an RN too--for many years, its nice to have a spouse that is in nursing becasue they know (like you do) how hard it is and how things work

Like the NCLEX--only people in nursing know what its like

Our 'non' nursing freinds and family are like "its just a test" -well your smart you cant just get a simple 'C' on it or somethin ??--"geez, i though you was smart" ??--it does not work trying to expalin the CAT test to them--you lose them half way through--trust me, i done many a dinner party truing to expalin this to them--with blank looks on there face :)

as far as pt loads

that just goes by hospital and floor--so many variations--i dont know of any standard ??

JON

Letjackson987RN · May 19, 2008

thanks jon..and you're not ranting..lol.

i don't have any work experience since i graduate. i just went to a hospital as an intern for more than a month then quit after i got my att. my priority is the test so, im really studying for it. but now..i can't just study again for months. i need to make money..to pay the bills. cna is nothing for me, though they were telling me it's a hard job. and yeah..i know it's hard. they were telling me i had my degree, i should get the license. but it's not that easy..i tried again last week..and i can't do anything if i failed again. i have to work..this is the only way i could help myself and my family.

thanks for keeping with us..you know..encouragement. we really need that. you've really been a blessing jon. and..yeah..where's your sacramento pic with the "v"?

thenurse2006, RN · May 19, 2008

dearest fellow may takers soon to be us nurses, i took the nclex-rn on may 15 and i passed!!! you can do it ! you can do it! you can do it!!!!yes! you can!! :bowingpur:bow:

i used suzanne's plan and did work wonders. i failed this test 6 mos ago and decided to take it again. and i made it! when i can, you can!:redpinkhe

ohjoyitsme · May 19, 2008

hi everyone! new to the site. i just took my nclex exam this morning and got 265 questions. ackk! this is my second attempt at the nclex so i'm hoping i pass this time around. in two days, time will tell...i've lost two jobs that i was hired for at excellent places here in nyc because of my first screw up.
i wanna wish the rest of you may nclex takers the best of luck. take your time during the exam!!!
:heartbeat kay (hopefully to be rn)

hey kei35, best of luck to you and thumbs :up: on finishing your test!!!

also, :wlcmggrp:

ohjoyitsme · May 19, 2008

dearest fellow may takers soon to be us nurses, i took the nclex-rn on may 15 and i passed!!! you can do it ! you can do it! you can do it!!!!yes! you can!! :bowingpur:bow:
i used suzanne's plan and did work wonders. i failed this test 6 mos ago and decided to take it again. and i made it! when i can, you can!:redpinkhe

:ancong!::anpom: :yeah:

MysticalSeeker · May 19, 2008

Anyone take the NCLEX and get long case study-type questions? A friend of mine took her NCLEX last week and while I got short concise questions she got case studies. Is that normal or weird or what??

Silverdragon102, BSN · May 19, 2008

Congratulations to the ones already passed NCLEX and good luck to the ones left to take it this month.

gwafuh_rn, BSN, RN · May 19, 2008

congrats thenurse and goodluck to me for tom.hehehe

december2905 · May 20, 2008

congrats thenurse and goodluck to me for tom.hehehe

i'll be praying for you while you take the exam...

don't forget to do some deep breathing while you test...