Mel11

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1. 13 month struggle

   Mel11 posted a topic in NCLEX

   In April of 2008 (right before my wedding and grandfather was diagnosed with liver cancer) I sat for the NCLEX for the first time. I didn't realize with I was getting into and failed it in 102 questions. I decided to lie to everyone and say I hadn'...

2. Any 2nd or 3rd time test takers?

   Mel11 replied to eosaeni's topic in NCLEX

   I like that way of thinking, and although unconsciously that's how I suppose that's how I've always thought of it, it's very empowering to hear it. Thank you

3. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   Mel11 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX

   I am in the same boat, so don't feel at all embaresed. I will be taking it in either December or January at the sluggish rate I'm going, and am absolutely loving Suzanne's plan. I highly recommend it. I feel much more confident and empowered by it...

4. Any 2nd or 3rd time test takers?

   Mel11 replied to eosaeni's topic in NCLEX

   I agree Tex and on another level disagree. Agree because I don't want them knowing (just like you said) that I am failing over and over and I feel that they would look down on me for failing. Especially given all the pressure they put us under - fla...

5. Nclex Exam On Wednesday-venting

   Mel11 replied to PN2B2008's topic in NCLEX

   Relax and take it easy before your test. You need to have confidence going into it, and it sounds like you in-laws are not giving you that. Non-nurses do not understand a lot of times (I get a lot of bad advice as I am in a similar situation). If ...

6. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   Mel11 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX

   Take a deep breathe and do something relaxing. 113 doesn't necessarily mean anything horrible. The best thing to do is to distract yourself for the next however many days it takes (I don't know what state you're in) until you get your results. Tak...

7. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   Mel11 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX

   And yes, she states that the second part takes a minimum of 45 days but for people that might need extra time feel free to take it - https://allnurses.com/forums/f197/07-08-revision-suzanne-s-first-tip-314448.html

8. Any 2nd or 3rd time test takers?

   Mel11 replied to eosaeni's topic in NCLEX

   I felt the exact same way after my second notice. And after thinking about it I've realized it was because I had been butting my head up against a wall and needed to changed my strategy too. Don't get frustrated. Everyone here is right. If this i...

9. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   Mel11 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX

   Thank you for this idea - I had honestly never thought of this - you just recruited my husband into a new job

10. Any 2nd or 3rd time test takers?

    Mel11 replied to eosaeni's topic in NCLEX

    Suddenly I'm getting advice from non-nurses as to what I should do ie cram another test in asap before it starts to affect my long term goals in life. That was my plan when I took it the second time and that's why I decided to do it differently for ...

11. Warning: changing the date of NCLEX

    Mel11 replied to romantic's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks for the heads up, I knew the 24 hours, but the re-apping... ouch.

12. Worst testing experience of my life!!!!!!

    Mel11 replied to BananaBoat815's topic in NCLEX

    That's terrible but hopefully congrats and koodos for your infinite patience and cool - I would have been handling it much worse than you did I fear.

13. NCLEX study tips

    Mel11 replied to weronika's topic in NCLEX

    I agree with luv'n don't forget to take some time for yourself - the exam isn't going anywhere - you just got done with how long in school just to rush into the rest of your life working - a week or two of time off won't make much difference even if ...

14. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

    Mel11 replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX

    Everyone else (since I can't speak from my own experience) keeps telling me confidence is key. They all used different books and came out talking about their own NCLEX experiences and they were all so different. Some of them studied a lot, some a l...

15. NCLEX CDs

    Mel11 replied to Seagate's topic in NCLEX

    I loved Lippincotts 3500/4000 but I found them to be a little easy as compared to the NCLEX questions, but they gave the best breakdown compared to other books and cds. So far I've found Saunders to be the most difficult questions I've come across.