PASSED NCLEX-RN (2nd time) MUST READ!

[Jassy84, BSN, MSN, DNP, APRN, NP]

Hi All Nurses and future Nurses,

I am here to give my own testimony. I was one of those who would come to this site seeking encouragement and I told God that if I passed I would do the same. So buckle up, this might be long.

I PASSED NCLEX! I AM A REGISTERED NURSE:nurse:!!! FIRST OF ALL , ALL GLORY TO ALMIGHTY GOD! Praise God! I couldn't have done this without Christ Jesus and our my Heavenly Father.

Romans 8:28 "..ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD TO THOSE WHO LOVE GOD, TO THOSE WHO ARE CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE.

So guys this is my second time taking the Nclex and here is my story.

First Nclex try: The first time I studied using Saunders Nclex-RN only. I wasn't sure what to expect with Nclex since Canada just started using Nclex to test future RNs recently. So there was preparation from our school whatsoever. I relied on studying like I would have done in nursing school thinking Nclex was all about content and all....I for studied for two months and missed Christmas and all (Started studying December 1 and took exam February 28). I read the whole Saunders book but two weeks before the exam I was so tired of studying...I did some questions Saunders provided. They were really easy and I score average 78% or so. But you see I knew nothing about what Nclex really wanted and here I was feeling like I was still in Nursing School preparing for university type questions.

In nursing school I was a B and C student. I worked almost full time and was in school full time as well. So most of the time I barely studied as much as others did but always made it somehow.

Well to cut long story short, I went in to take Nclex on February 28 and was extremely confident. I prayed but had a lot of unbelief, I believed in my own abilities and half trusted God. When I sat for the exam I knew I got the first question wrong because I guessed...I was shocked that the question was nothing like I expected. It was soooo different. I started having sever anxiety...I could barely see the screen anymore. I started clicking away like a crazy chicken I had a lot of math and some basic stuff...they were all easy but for some reason I knew something was wrong. I cant remember exactly when I finished but the computer cut me off at 75 questions (yes 75...I was one of those who failed at 75...and mind you I am not a dumb student at all). I remember being the first to finish and leave the room. I was in shock but laughing when I left the testing center then when I got home, I got on my knees an cried. I did the PVT and it took me to the cc where it took my money and made me register again. I was devastated!!! I knew I failed then.

But here is the good part!

HOW I PASSED NCLEX 2ND TIME!

So you see, I cried for three days straight! I was so mad at myself and at God too.

I prayed a lot those three days. I was led to purchase Kaplan test prep (Nclex review class room anywhere) which cost about 500 dollars. I used only KAPLAN! I cleared my schedule, decided not to work at all but to dedicate time to study. I live alone so it worked fine for me.

What I actually did different this time was PRAY PRAY PRAY! I sought the LORD in fasting and praying. I asked for faith and trust in Him. I asked Him to guide me on what to do, how to study and all. I asked for guidance. I totally surrendered to God Almighty and it was the best thing that happened to me. I would read the word of God and copied down promises from the bible and claimed them in faith. I trusted God completely and relied on Him to help me . I did not want to fail NCLEX again!

John 15:7-8 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.

I was able to create a 5 week study schedule (I had 45 days to test again) and I stuck to it. I would start studying from 8 or 9 am in the morning till 9-10 pm at night. Some times I would go till 1 am in the morning. I did take breaks in between to pray, eat, rest, nap or what not but my goal was to complete what I planned to do that day and follow my schedule exactly. Again, I prayed for guidance from the Lord Jesus Christ and that was how I was able to do what I had to do and I followed exactly how I was led when I prayed (this is true). Almighty God is the same yesterday today and forever and He helps those who call on Him always. You need to believe, have faith and trust in Him! Without faith you cannot please God!

My QBANK RESULTS

After the online class, I took 5 days to watch content videos. I made notes too. Then after that I started doing questions.

I completed 100% of the Qbank questions and my results ranged from 55-69% (I got up to 86% once lol). I did them individually first so that I know where I am weak (What I mean is I targeted one content area at a time). I took 150 qbank questions everyday till I completed them individually. When I started taking the qbank contents together(testing on all content areas at the same time) I scored 73-75%. I always reviewed rationales after completing each question (Review to understand and do not rush). I looked up or read from the book what I did not know and googled drugs right away that I did not know and tried to understand their connection with each other. I made notes too(you don't have to but I did what worked for me). I also had to watch content videos again on topics I scored less than 55% this helped a lot (I had to work that into my schedule..I listened without taking notes).

My Diagnostic test score was 49% which I took before the online class and I ran out of time too(this was before I looked at any content or anything)

Readiness test was 59% (Done last day of online class)

Qtrainers:

Q1 49%

Q2 53%

Q3 55%

Q4 55%

Q5a 61% (Q5b 94% after reviewing 5a)

Q6 56% (2nd try 1 week later 84%)

Q7 55% (Taken 5 days before Exam, it took me 2 days to review the rationales)

Sample tests

#1 50%

#2 60%

#3 80%

#4 26% (hahahahahah ...reviewed this twice)

I did the readiness test a 2nd time and scored 74% (one month after the first and two days before my exam)

I know the readiness test does not have a retest mode so what I did was take a full day to watched the video that walked you through the questions and answers of the readiness test but before the explanation I paused to answer the questions before Barbra would explain and give the answers. I made sure I did not cheat you can not deceive your self right?!

You see my Kaplan Scores were not the best but I have done my part and I trust God to do the rest for me. Day before the exam I had a good sleep and woke around 11 am. I listened to gospel music, prayed and later that evening I read my notes. I remember after praying before I went to bed I felt a strong urge to review infection control and some other things that came into my heart to touch on and you wont believe this I had 5 questions on what I read in infection control it exactly and also two SATA relating to that as well. And the other materials I reviewed I had questions almost exactly testing me on that. In my prayers I always prayed asking God Almighty to send His Holy angels ahead of me to prepare that exam room perfectly for me. I asked the Holy father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit to go with me and they did. I asked the Lord for 75 questions and to put me above passing level questions too :) He answered me. I trusted completely in God and have total faith in His Word and promises.

Isaiah 41: 10-13

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

EXAM DAY: To cut long story short, I scheduled exam for 8am in the morning on the 27th of April 2015. I was the first person to get there and they got me in right away after all the processes. I sat down and prayed, put on the sound proof ear phones (I think that is what they are called) I was relaxed but a bit nervous but again I trusted God completely. I prayed before I answered each and every question. I prayed like this

"I cover this question with the blood of Jesus Christ. I cover myself with the blood of Jesus Christ. Guide me with your righteous right hand o Holy God that I will answer this correctly. Thank you GOD FOR GIVING ME VICTORY in Jesus Christ name. I am a Registered Nurse in Jesus Christ name"

Yes, I said this every time before I answered a question and if I got anxious or start panicking a bit I would pray this

"Holy Jesus give me peace of mind and heart in Jesus Christ name" He did it for me! My Holy God did it for me!"

I took my time with each and every question. I did not want to rush it at all like I did the first time. I felt the questions were easy. I used the decision tree with most of the questions. I had so many SATA that I lost count. I didn't know most but I read the questions again and again and felt confident in the choices I chose. I had at least 7-10 infection control questions, 2 ECG questions, tons of Meds (difficult but I knew them and the ones I didn't know I made educated guesses and knew I had gotten it right) a lot of priority and a few delegations, a few chain of command questions. And I took my time so much that I used up a LOT OF TIME (I MEAN A LOT OF TIME) I had complete faith that God has given me success and I had total faith that I would finish at 75 questions and I was right. The 75th question was kinda hard. I chose what I thought was right not knowing if I GOT IT RIGHT OR WRONG THEN THE COMPUTER SHUT OFF! I had a rush of panic but was still calm. I remember walking out and telling the examiner that they will never see my face in there again lol and I meant it.

I got home and started panicking. I cried a few times but thanked God for giving me victory. I knew I did well but I started having doubts and wasn't sure but I kept praying and held onto my faith. I decided not to bother doing any PVT and waited for the board to send me a letter in the mail and I got it today April 30th,2015.

PRAISE GOD!

You see I really thank God for failing the NCLEX first time. I know you don't hear this often. This experience has helped me gain so much knowledge and have prepared me to practice better and be the best I can be. It has helped increase my faith in my Holy God and I feel I became a different person doing this time of prayer and fasting and seeking God. I was also able to learn so much more and educate myself on things that could help me practice better. I cut off social media and barely socialized (I mean almost no socializing for me). I know God allowed this for a reason. For all things work together for good to those who love the Lord, and who have been called according to His purpose.

ALL GLORY TO GOD! I WOULDN'T HAVE DONE THIS WITHOUT ALMIGHTY GOD! THANK YOU JESUS! FAITH AND TRUST IN GOD IS THE KEY.

God bless you all!

[Seaofclouds, BSN, RN]

Congratulations!

[Mika05]

Congrats!

[TheNatural_Nurse, RN]

Congrats!!

[Lindarn2015]

Congratulations and too God be the glory. Everything happens for a reason. I took mine in Dec did not pass and I plan on taking it again and I have the faith that the Lord will see me through in Jesus name.

ANY SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO ANS SATA questions?

[letmebeanurseee]

My tip with SATA, read the question first!

You would then read the question and then the first option? Does it answer the question? Yes or no? PICK IT if it does, DONT if it doesn't.

Read the question again and read the second option and do the same thing.

Keep doing that for all options.

Read it ONE more time and look at all your options. Does it make sense? If so, go with your gut and click NEXT.

If not, think about which option and WHY you would change it and change it if necessary. If you are still unsure why because you don't know...just don't pick it unless you can back up why.

[letmebeanurseee]

Oh! Congrats nurse! Now go save peoples lives

[gosia29]

congrats

[42pines]

Congrats.

Praise the lord and pass the steri-strips!

You'd make a most excellent hospital Chaplain, have you considered it?

[ASPIRING2BGREAT]

Want He do it! Congratulations

[LuvCash RN, ASN]

Jassy84 this is one of the BEST testimony I had ever read. I am currently in the LPN to RN (bridge) program and your post give me more hope to keep pushing forward. This is so amazing and congratulations. Wow!

[Nursemia05]

Congrats to you! Very inspiring posts