it's official i'm an RN!!! PVT trick works: My NCLEX STORY of Inspiration for every1

erick_14 · May 10, 2011

@thanks bryan..hope i pass its my first attempt to take the nclex pn that's why i'm afraid to failed the exam..i inform you guys if i already receive my result..

bryan_RN2911 · May 10, 2011

@thanks bryan..hope i pass its my first attempt to take the nclex pn that's why i'm afraid to failed the exam..i inform you guys if i already receive my result..

i think for lvn's it takes longer to know but 2 of my friends passed with good pop up... i was like that too because to see is to believe so just wait i know u will be happy once u see ur name on the bon..

hanah_90 · May 19, 2011

Hi I was reading your post ill be taking mine 6 days from now.. I am using the saunders 4th ed I got davis I got NCSBN nclex review from a friend...I got mosbys too..ahhhhh I am not that pretty confident that I know everything but for sure ill be doing the best I can I am excited too...Thank you for your post it really helps a lot..im doing a lot of prayers too...

and congrats for passing

bryan_RN2911 · May 19, 2011

Hi I was reading your post ill be taking mine 6 days from now.. I am using the saunders 4th ed I got davis I got NCSBN nclex review from a friend...I got mosbys too..ahhhhh I am not that pretty confident that I know everything but for sure ill be doing the best I can I am excited too...Thank you for your post it really helps a lot..im doing a lot of prayers too...
and congrats for passing

just relax during the exam and know u did ur best to prepare...thank you for stopping by.. Good luck in your nclex.. use all what u've learned from theories..goodluck to me ur already a nurse :)

futurenrs2010 · May 27, 2011

Bryan, I love your story. It shows dedication, strength, and perseverance. Most importantly, I connected greatly to your Christian anecdote. Surely, made me tearful. I even copied and pasted your prayer because, if you don't mind, I plan on using it the night before my test. Thank you for such touching and real nclex story.

Lastly, I do have a few questions for you. I plan on taking my boards in roughly 3 weeks. I have been reading over chapters my Saunder's 4th edition and doing questions from Lippincott matching the covered material. I spend roughly 6-8 hours a day reading Saunders and doing roughly 150 - 200 Lippincott questions.

I have my Kaplan review starting next June 1st (3hrs/day) lasting for 9 days.

I also have the Lacharity book, Exam Cram, another book that has 250 questions all in alternative format. I want to save these three books for the last week of studying and using them for my final EXAM-like Comprehensive timed review sessions. I feel like I need to review my basics with Saunders while doing 150 questions per day. Once that's finish, I can then use the other mentioned question books and CD for real timed Exam-like practice.

Do you think I am on the right track? Am I wasting my time reading Saunders?

bryan_RN2911 · May 27, 2011

Bryan, I love your story. It shows dedication, strength, and perseverance. Most importantly, I connected greatly to your Christian anecdote. Surely, made me tearful. I even copied and pasted your prayer because, if you don't mind, I plan on using it the night before my test. Thank you for such touching and real nclex story.
Lastly, I do have a few questions for you. I plan on taking my boards in roughly 3 weeks. I have been reading over chapters my Saunder's 4th edition and doing questions from Lippincott matching the covered material. I spend roughly 6-8 hours a day reading Saunders and doing roughly 150 - 200 Lippincott questions.
I have my Kaplan review starting next June 1st (3hrs/day) lasting for 9 days.
I also have the Lacharity book, Exam Cram, another book that has 250 questions all in alternative format. I want to save these three books for the last week of studying and using them for my final EXAM-like Comprehensive timed review sessions. I feel like I need to review my basics with Saunders while doing 150 questions per day. Once that's finish, I can then use the other mentioned question books and CD for real timed Exam-like practice.
Do you think I am on the right track? Am I wasting my time reading Saunders?

thank you for your kind words.. it seems to me that you have a lot of materials which is great.. and the way you answers questions...anything that you put ur time studying is always the best.. as long as you keep on doing what you are doing, you can never go wrong..my question for is do you already have a strong core content? that's why saunders is a great review book..on my first exam i just answer tons of question and end up failing cuz i didnt read my content.. somehow reading my content has prepared me well..it doesnt matter how many questions u answer because there is more waiting for you.. with that said, as long as you know ur content, it doesnt matter how they ask u tje question...you will know when you know ur core content.. i followed the calendar from saunders.. and stick to it..on my second try saunders def helped me because i read everything cover to cover....as long as ur doing something for me you have a fighting chance on passing  stdy, believe and pray pray. pray... goodluck and may God bless you on ur nclex exam

futurenrs2010 · May 27, 2011

thank you for your kind words.. 

You are very much welcome. Thank you so much for answering my question. I will continue to study and PRAY.

CONGRATULATIONS!! :yeah: I am sure you are a wonderful RN.

futurenrs2010 · May 27, 2011

my question for is do you already have a strong core content? that's why saunders is a great review book..

Sorry didn't answer your question.

Well, the honest truth is I am unsure on level of my content knowledge. However, I did take my schools comprehensive exit exam via HESI and my scored was converted roughly to 82% (900/1100). The school says that means I have a very high chance of passing the boards. Honestly, I do not have enough confidence to just believe in my high HESI score. So, I find myself studying and reading SAUNDERS because I have a great weakness in general OB and Psych Pharmocology. These are the first chapters I am currently reviewing.

I hope it helps. However, if push comes to shove, I might just extend my test date if I feel unprepared a week before the scheduled date. :crying2:

bryan_RN2911 · May 27, 2011

You are very much welcome. Thank you so much for answering my question. I will continue to study and PRAY.
CONGRATULATIONS!! I am sure you are a wonderful RN.

i worked at a nursing home..i still have my struggles as a new nurse on the floor..trying to figure out everything..i've been working by myself for for days now and it's tough..but as they said il get used to it.. that's like nclex as long as you practice ul get better...keep me posted 

bryan_RN2911 · May 27, 2011

Sorry didn't answer your question.
Well, the honest truth is I am unsure on level of my content knowledge. However, I did take my schools comprehensive exit exam via HESI and my scored was converted roughly to 82% (900/1100). The school says that means I have a very high chance of passing the boards. Honestly, I do not have enough confidence to just believe in my high HESI score. So, I find myself studying and reading SAUNDERS because I have a great weakness in general OB and Psych Pharmocology. These are the first chapters I am currently reviewing.
I hope it helps. However, if push comes to shove, I might just extend my test date if I feel unprepared a week before the scheduled date.

it's normal to feel that way...i took the test feeling like i didn't know anything with the level of difficulty im getting and i was telling everyone i failed again, but when i did the trick i couldn't believe it.. i studied for almost a year for this exam..remember im a foreign grad and i have to work extra hard because i was learning more about philippine nursing rather than nclex style... so i get mixed up... but pure dedication and motivation knowing that being a nurse is your true calling, everythinh is possible.. when it comes down to preparation to the test it's normal to doubt and be scared but on my second test i knew i worked hard and there is nothing else i could have done to better prepare and i just told myself that if i ever fail again, i will even work harder....give ur positive thinking a fighting chance.. i never let my doubts and fears conquer me because i know deep down that i did my very best... when my exam came i felt like it was hard... but i did what i could and didnt have any regrets..onve you tap in the mentality that you'll do ur best and study..no one could slow you down... i still think how blessed i am even i do fail because i know other people who wants to go to school or come to america for a better life but they couldn't... so i thank God everyday that i have a job even though it's on call better than nothing cuz i really think that nclex is easier than looking for a job..but that's a diff story... try ur best it's the only choice u have for this exam and overcome ur doubts and fear instead focus on positive things everythng that will help u relax so whatever u get on the exam, u wouldn't have any regrets.. knowing u did everything from stdying and accepting u can pass/fail but always think "winning" you can do this ya? take courage and control know that u will pass and u will feel great after and a possible job waiting for u and meeting ur first patients and ud be telling ur experiences :) sacrifice goes a long way 

futurenrs2010 · May 27, 2011

Thank you so much for those reassuring words. You are right, whether pass or fail, I should still be thankful that I have such opportunities. Sometimes, in the midst of the chaos, we tend to forget the blessings that are present in our lives.

In addition, I also want to say that Im glad you have a job. I have 5 friends who graduated from my BSN program last December, passed their boards, but still no job. You should feel blessed that you have at least a job whether it be PRN, part-time or full time. There are people out there who are still working as CNA's even though they have an RN license. There are not enough positions around for new grads.

Anyway, you are right. We should be grateful because there are people who are also praying to just have the opportunity to go to school.

bryan_RN2911 · May 27, 2011

Thank you so much for those reassuring words. You are right, whether pass or fail, I should still be thankful that I have such opportunities. Sometimes, in the midst of the chaos, we tend to forget the blessings that are present in our lives.
In addition, I also want to say that Im glad you have a job. I have 5 friends who graduated from my BSN program last December, passed their boards, but still no job. You should feel blessed that you have at least a job whether it be PRN, part-time or full time. There are people out there who are still working as CNA's even though they have an RN license. There are not enough positions around for new grads.
Anyway, you are right. We should be grateful because there are people who are also praying to just have the opportunity to go to school.

please take care and i know nclex can be overwhelming but as long you have the heart/passion you will become one no matter what the circumstances. you have come this far and no one can stop you now. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. To me you are already a nurse claim it  but you have to be willing to do the work cuz i dnt wanna give u false hopes..hope u can apply some of the tips i gave you and incorporate it to your studies. right your name with ur title everyday..if you are still worried i am here whenever i can..my last day off working tonight...hope ur doing okay 