Passed My NCLEX

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Hello everyone,

I promised to write my experience after taking the NCLEX. So, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I started nursing school in May of 2010. In the beginning, it wasn't so bad but as time progressed it started to get very difficult for me. I failed one course and dropped 2 other courses. I almost wanted to give up but knew that I would be much more depressed if I didn't try. So, I finally graduated in December 2014. I told myself that I refused to fail the NCLEX and was going to do everything in my power to succeed on the 1st try. I started studying the week of 20 January. I would study in 4 hour increments but take 10 minute breaks on each hour.

The resources I used were Kaplan (provided by my school), Hurst (my friend gave me her code), Saunders (primarily for questions) and a private tutor. I know many people will think this is doing too much but only you know what's best for you. I did 500 questions a week for 6 weeks straight. My scores on the qbanks were between 55% to 61%. I was getting between 60 to 71% on Saunders. My tutor really helped with content. Hurst was also good for content. For each question I read every rationale and looked up all the wrong answers to all questions.

I say all this to say that the NCLEX is possible if you put forth the effort. I had over 200 questions. I had a lot of SATA, who do you see first, 1 math, 3 ekg, and a few drugs. Honestly, I believe if you have a good content review and know how to answer the questions you will be fine. On the flip side, I would not recommend anyone try and take the NCLEX without preparing. I have been through so much these past 4 years and i'm so glad I didn't give up on my dreams. I want to let everyone know that I struggled the entire time in nursing school but still by the grace of God passed on the first try. Whatever you do DON'T GIVE UP!!!! I truly hope my post inspires someone who may be feeling depressed or feeling like nursing is not for them to keep striving for success.

REMEMBER: YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS YOU.

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Congratulations! Just passed as well. No better feeling in the world. You are right. It is best to do whatever you feel is necessary to pass. I would also like to add to use whatever information you get and transform it into the way you learn best.

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Thank you. Congrats to you as well. You are right about using the information in the way you learn. I'm just glad that its over.

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Congratulations

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thank you!!!!!!

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Did you try the pearson vue pop up trick?

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Did you try the pearson vue pop up trick?

Yes I did!!!! It really works!!!! I got my quick results to confirm that I passed. My name popped on the state website days later.

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This sounds just like my exam. I had over 200 as well. Lots of sata, priority, I also tried the trick n got good pop up. But I dont know how valid it is or if I can trust it .will check for quick results tomorrow

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I'm sure you did well. let me know how it goes!!!

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Congratulations!!

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Congratulations!!

Thank you!!!!!

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Congratulations! That is a huge accomplishment.

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