Passed NCLEX PN first try! Dec 2015

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Hello Nurses / Future nurses! I've been a member since I graduated nursing school and I promised once I pass my Nclex, I'd share my experience. I finished LVN school June 2011, however because I failed my HESI couple of times, I completely lost my spunk and confidence and was so scared to take the NCLEX.

Fast forward 4 years later, I intended to study for my NCLEX May 2015. I studied the entire Saunders PN book Edition 5 and did at least 50 questions a day for 1.5 months, however things got busier over the summer break and I stopped studying. I only went back to it November 2015, a month before my actual test which was December 8, 2015.

I studied the entire EXAM CRAM PN, did questions on NCLEX Mastery (the app) and read the study guide circling around here. I did those religiously everyday for 3 weeks! Some people are better off with doing questions while some understand it better when they read, I say gauge yourself and see which one works for you. Since I finished the Saunders PN, I solely dedicated my time doing questions (understand the rationale) the last couple weeks prior to my exam. If you think you need to work on your content, please invest in Saunders. They basically have everything you need.

As for my exam day, my computer shut off at 85. I psyched myself so much and thought NCLEX was super hard. It was definitely doable, as long as you studied and know your basics. The SATAs though were a different story. All in all, I am happy to share that if someone like me was able to pass the NCLEX the first time after being out of school for nearly 5 years, you can too!!!

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Congratulations! I took the nclex today and I got the pop up our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. Another registration cannot be made at this time. I dunno yet if I passed. Did you do the pvt trick too? So jealous you passed huhu

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Congratulations! enjoy it!

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Congratulations

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Hello Nurses / Future nurses! I've been a member since I graduated nursing school and I promised once I pass my Nclex, I'd share my experience. I finished LVN school June 2011, however because I failed my HESI couple of times, I completely lost my spunk and confidence and was so scared to take the NCLEX.

Fast forward 4 years later, I intended to study for my NCLEX May 2015. I studied the entire Saunders PN book Edition 5 and did at least 50 questions a day for 1.5 months, however things got busier over the summer break and I stopped studying. I only went back to it November 2015, a month before my actual test which was December 8, 2015.

I studied the entire EXAM CRAM PN, did questions on NCLEX Mastery (the app) and read the study guide circling around here. I did those religiously everyday for 3 weeks! Some people are better off with doing questions while some understand it better when they read, I say gauge yourself and see which one works for you. Since I finished the Saunders PN, I solely dedicated my time doing questions (understand the rationale) the last couple weeks prior to my exam. If you think you need to work on your content, please invest in Saunders. They basically have everything you need.

As for my exam day, my computer shut off at 85. I psyched myself so much and thought NCLEX was super hard. It was definitely doable, as long as you studied and know your basics. The SATAs though were a different story. All in all, I am happy to share that if someone like me was able to pass the NCLEX the first time after being out of school for nearly 5 years, you can too!!!

First off Congratulations on passing the NCLEX PN, but I am curious to know about your jobs prospects considering the fact that you are almost 5years post graduation. While I am not in your situation exactly, I did have to wait about 4months after graduation to test so I worried alot about my job prospects, so I searched a lot on AllNurses for threads from people in similar situations to give me hope honestly. Please if you can keep us posted!!!

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Thanks! I did the PVT 24 and 48 hours post test and I got the same pop up! :) It's looking good for you! If you live somewhere near Sacramento, you'll probably get yours sooner! I got mine in 10 business days!

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Thanks! my friends who took the nclex 2 years ago have me a heads up that it is indeed hard finding jobs here in California, however there were 2 job postings I saw this week that did not require experience! I will send my resume after the holidays. Crossing my fingers! Will keep you posted!

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Which topic were you mainly focusing on Saunders? I was at the study mode and I answered all the questions under the Content Area. I was wondering if i should i study the other categories as well.

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I recently just took my nclex on on 12/28 and mine stopped at 110 questions & I found out I passed today! I only got two dosage, plenty of SATA, lots of prioritizing, delegating, infection control, side effects to meds and maternal/newborn! I studied for two weeks, 2 hours a day and just reviewed this nclex review book they gave us from the review class! I was also a A/B student! You guys can do it! I also skipped a question on accident during the nclex because there was a glitch when I was pressing the next button so I didn't get to answer ONE QUESTION í ½í¸« And I still passed lol

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I only studied te content area too! I would do text questions 25 every couple of hours to space it out!

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finaly I found post that on same boat as i am. thank you for your sharing and encouragrment . me too after 5 years of graduated now taking the boards on march or mid of april. and hows the job hunting?

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I'm on the same boat too. graduated april of 2011. took nclex 3 or 4 times within those years but still failed. tbh, i didn't really focused on reviewing during those times. but i am now this year and willing to give it a try again. any study tips you guys have? or motivation?

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