Out of school for 3yrs and officially a RN

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Yayyyy I am officially a Registered Nurse!! After so many failing attempts I decided to give it another try. Everyone swore about Uworld so I decided to give it a try goshhhhh that's the best investments I've used on the Nclex. It allows you to critically think as you would on the nclex, when I first started my scores were 50-60s so I was like okay no need lol after I got closer to my exam date I started scoring 30-40s% I began laughing and crying at the same time like wth my exam is in 7 days...... Yes 7days I was scoring that. I began to pray, took a mental break nd went to my local library to look at the Kaplan strategy (2016-17)book and did the 8 categories(lowest18/25) which made me feel much better. Later that night I was watching YouTube videos of RegisteredNurseRN she made me remember things much better. Literally 3 days before my exam this bad ass anxiety came over me and I wanted to switch my test date went on the website nothing open for Sept nor Oct I was like damnnn I have no choice lol. Uworld started praying & praising God harder like never before. Day before my exam I did nothing but watched nurse Jackie lol not a good role model but just to see myself as RN Okay fast forward to exam day...

EXAM DAY: Woke up super early because I couldn't sleep, played Gospel music took a cab to the site because I couldn't even imagine me driving, got there 1hr prior nd they allowed me to test. The lady was so encouraging as she drew a nursing hat next to my name and said "you will be out of here in no time,just watch" I just laughed and said Amen. Went in to test and literally at no. 5 I got sata I was shocked oh I put my game face on and started getting those back to back and boom there was no. 75 with a eassyyyyyyyy question I smiled because I knew I passed. Did the trick nd got the caution symbol sign thingy 48 hr's later got the "pass" applied for jobs that Friday and Monday I started getting interview calls I was like God this is all you!!! I start work next week. :). Thanks to the people on allnurses for all the support ,you guys rock!

Resources:

The Bible/praise songs

Uworld

Mark klimek audios

Kaplan strategies 2016-17

35 page guide

Kaplan FREE online sample classes

Did tutoring on Wyzant 2 times but was pissed when I found out one of the tutors used her questions from the kaplan book smdh!

To all my future nurse please don't give up! You passed nursing school! Don't let scores get to you. If you use Uworld really understand the rationales as to why you got it right or wrong. All the best ladies & Gents xoxo

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Awesome Job! I've been out of school almost 3 years, and last time I took the test was 2 years ago. I've started studying again for the first time and your story serves as some inspiration! Thanks for sharing.

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how hows the job hunting gone for you? were you able to secure a job fairly quickly since youre not considered a "new grad"? ive also been out for 2 years and recently passed my exam.

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hi ryan..have you taken your exam yet?

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