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ardz_c - you can do this so don't get yourself too worked up!!! I am halfway through the program and I also work fulltime and have two children. I have found that I am more organized and overall have it together moreso than when I work less and don't have so much going on! I find that the nursing courses are easy, interesting and require you to do a little bit of research, but for the most part make you THINK about nursing in general. The general ed courses, on the other hand, can be time-consuming and tedious. I have enjoyed a couple of them, but I tend to find them more of a pain in the butt than anything! I just finished up Math 114 and I found it to be the most time-consuming of the gen ed classes so far. I have taken two courses at each 8-week session, and kind of wish I would have snuck a third one in there somewhere. Don't worry, you will be just fine and you will find that the majority of your classmates have very busy lives also. Hats off to you, congrats for going for your BSN, and enjoy the ride!!! You will do just great!! Let me know if you have any questions....

Don't Give UP!!! It took me five attempts to pass and I tried everything for studying. There is a thread on here called Kim's Self-Review. I followed her guidelines before I tested the 5th time and passed!!! I think I tried to use too many sources when I studied and it was too much, so look at her self-review. give yourself a couple of days to be upset and sad, and then pick yourself and go for it. It is possible and it is doable, you just have to keep going after it!!! My first 4 attempts were between 75 - 85 questions, attempt numer 5 was 185.... it was a long haul and I was there for the entire 6 hours. I let the computer time me out, as I did my best on every single question, but didn't hurry. Keep your LaCharity and Hurst books to review, throw in the NCLEX 3500 or 4000 and focus on questions and their rationales. Know your basic info so you don't get tripped up if there is something out of wack with a lab value, and always, always, always, believe in yourself for you never would have made it through nursing school if you didn't have what it takes!!! And for gosh sakes, give yourself a break..... this is one of the most difficult tests EVER!!! If you have any questions or just need support shoot me a message and come to AN for support!! We are here for you!! HANG IN THERE!! :hug:

Congratulations!!! :yelclap::w00t: Doesn't it feel great, and aren't you glad you didn't give up? I was in the same position as you, graduated just prior to you, and it seemd like time just kept going by and I was never going to be able to pass. I finally passed on my 5th attempt in September!! Way to have the perseverance and diligence to continue trying when it seems like it might not ever happen. I am proud of you and you should be proud of yourself!!! Write that RN with pride, because you definitely EARNED it!! YEAH!!! You are an RN!!!

I would like to know what their criteria is also. Funny since I did clinical rotations at one of their facilities for 2 semesters and precepted too. Thought that since I was familiar with one of their hospitals it might help, but apparently doesn't carry any weight.

I got a denial email today..... such a crock!

Congratulations to idobelieve and alwaysbelieve!!! Way to persevere and believe that you could do it!!! You are RN"S!!!! :anpom::dancgrp::ancong!:

Hey parks71, Can you PM me those hospitals you mentioned? I'm from Colorado, have my ADN and want to move back really badly!! I am actually going to be in Colorado for a week starting on Wednesday and would love to hit up those hospitals you mentioned while I am there. I appreciate any help you can give. THANKS in advance!!!

Go For It!!! I didn't go back to nursing school until I was 47, and I had a number of people in my class who were around my age. Do what your heart says and don't listen to what others have to say.... follow your dream and your passion! Good Luck!

i found this link.... for 4000 http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ao75i99q

here is a link to nclex 3500 for free.... http://nursing.slcc.edu/nclexrn3500/...4276381870c726

and also found this link for 3500.... http://nursing.slcc.edu/nclexrn3500/...4276381870c726

i found this link.... for 4000 http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ao75i99q

DO NOT GIVE UP!!!! I passed on my 5th try and had done reviews like crazy. Don't feel like you can't pass if you don't use a review, you can!! You have your Hurst book, so review your content from there. I think you also said you have LaCharity and Saunders, so use them. Most of all, you need to believe in yourself. Take a couple of days, go through the grieving process, and then get back on that horse and ride. It doesn't matter what anybody else thinks, it matters what YOU think about you!!! You were able to pass nursing school, so you can pass this test! This is a bump in the road, and is a test of your perseverance and determination now. NCLEX doesn't define you and noone will think badly about you unless you give up. Your patients certainly won't care how many times you took your boards, they only care that you are there to take care of them and you know your stuff. Put every other time you have tested behind you and approach this like it is the first time you are taking NCLEX. You know your stuff, now you have to apply it and answer the way NCLEX wants you to answer, not necessarily how you want to or what you would do if you were in the hospital. Keep coming back here for support, cuz you will get it!!! You can do it!!! Hang in there and don't ever give up!!! :tinkbll::flwrhrts:

Luvnsg3 and Ann113, Do not despair and don't beat yourselves up for not passing because you are not alone!!! I can relate and know the anguish you are going through, because it took me 5 attempts to pass..... do not let this test break you, you can do it!! I too had used every review (Kaplan, Hurst, NCSBN) and book imaginable to study... Keep it simple and don't stress yourself out. There are links on here also for free for NCLEX 3500 and NCLEX 4000 as well as Kaplan question trainers. Most importantly you need to believe in yourself again - you were able to pass nursing school, so you can pass this test. Take some time off, clear your mind and then go back after it again like you have NEVER taken the NCLEX before. Start fresh, and know that you have support and people that have been in your shoes and will support you through this. Don't quit! you can do it!!! You will have that RN after your name too!! :tinkbll:

:ancong!::hpygrp::w00t:That is AWESOME news!!! Congrats RN!!!