Passed NCLEX-RN Exam 2nd attempt :)

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Hi everyone! I would like to share my NCLEX experience. I took my first attempt last yr May 30, 2013. After being inactive from nursing for 6 yrs and getting back on track was kind of hard. I think I only studied for 2 and a half months and took the exam. It went all the way to 265. That was such a torture! And the thing was, I was super anxious for the exam. I could feel my nerves in my body trembled and had a hard time breathing. I was just shocked of how the exam looked like. The choices seemed to be all correct. It's so hard for me to eliminate. So I took time to study, understand principles and procedures and took my 2nd attempt yesterday at 11:30 AM. This time, still anxious but only mild and had a good night sleep the night before, ate a good breakfast, laughed with my friends. I believed in myself that this time, I will pass this exam. So when I was at the Pearson Testing center, I did deep breathing exercises and positive attitude. I believed this helped me a lot in taking my exam. So I deal questions, one at a time..Take your time guys, cause it's very important for you to understand what they're asking and what needs follow up care etc. And do not be in a hurry. I felt good this time while answering it cause I'm familiar of what it was asking. I took a break on number 68, maintaining the positive attitude and did the deep breathing. So when i went back, I remember my numbers 70 to 73 were sata and the last 2 were negligent questions. After hitting the next..It went to blue screen. I was happy, but part of me is concerned. I check PVT and had this pop-up " Our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. Another registration cannot be made at this time" they say I passed but I want the official results. So I checked this morning the Florida Board of Nursing website and there it is!!! I did pass! Im so thankful to Heavenly Father for answering my prayers. This wouldn't be possible without HIS help. Just have faith and hope! Everything is in the right time. Failing is discouraging but it makes you stronger,a better person. I was able to conquer my anxiety as well :) Good luck to those still taking the exam and I know you guys will make it!:)

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CONGRATS!!!! i hope to be in your boat in another month. i took the exam in the beg in april and did not pass. i went in calm but once i was past around 130ish ques i started getting anxious and feeling overwhelmed and then the doubt settled in. i think thats what hurt me the most. it is very discouraging and i mourned the loss (i know sounds crazy) for a couple days then decided i am not going to let this tear me down! i AM suppose to be a nurse! :) so i am studying smarter now and not relying on just ques, getting strong on my content! best of luck on the next chapter of life. pray i am in your same boat next month!!

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You story is much like mine, I am doing a hurst review this time around to brush up on content review, since Kaplan didn't help me as much as I needed it to the first time around after not passing. I am still going to use Kaplan after my hurst review, as well as Saunders! I hope to pass CA. Boards in the next month or two. Just waiting for my ATT! Great job, this is not easy :)

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I will pray for you. When you start to feel overwhelmed and anxiety's rising..you need to take a break, stretch up your legs and arms, walk a little and do deep breathing. I even did jumping jacks in the bathroom.hahaha. Believe that you will pass and conquer this! Good luck future RN!:)

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You story is much like mine, I am doing a hurst review this time around to brush up on content review, since Kaplan didn't help me as much as I needed it to the first time around after not passing. I am still going to use Kaplan after my hurst review, as well as Saunders! I hope to pass CA. Boards in the next month or two. Just waiting for my ATT! Great job, this is not easy :)

good luck future RN!!! :) You can do this!

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Congrats Butter&Jelly, great job. You give me hope.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Congratulations on discovering a method that works for you! I'm sure you are proud to have earned the title of RN. Kudos to you!

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Specializes in Psychiatri.

Congrats! God is good. So happy for you. I can't wait to pass my exam :)

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Congrats! God is good. So happy for you. I can't wait to pass my exam :)

yes you will! :) Study well, unwind once in awhile, have faith and believe in yourself :)

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congrats...

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congrats...

thank you!:)

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