Hello, My name is Jordan and I told myself that after I took boards and passed I was going to share my story to help others who are having to take boards for a second time.
NCLEX #1 --> I took NCLEX for the first time in July, and let me tell you I was so nervous and scared. Everyone in my graduating class had been posting that they had passed, which made it even worse for me. I studied from NCSBN course and VATI (virtual ATI) and that was pretty much it. I read a little bit of content, and did questions constantly. I felt as if I was prepared, but I get high anxiety when it comes to stressful tests like NCLEX. So I tested in the afternoon, which is not good if you get anxiety because that means you have all day to sit and think about this awful test. My computer shut off at 76 questions, and I immediately knew that I had failed. I waited the two days, paid the $7.95 to read FAIL. I was so devastated, but I knew I had to pass this test or I would never forgive myself.
NCLEX #2 --> I took a week break from the first time finding out I had failed just to gather my thoughts, relax and to figure out a study plan. This time I read the whole Saunder's book, took an exam in every content area on the CD and made sure that if I scored low I reviewed and took another exam. I also bought a Prioritization and delegation book and did every single question in the book. The prioritization book helps alot in giving reasons as to why this person should be seen first which is an area I knew I struggled in. I also continued to work with VATI until the day before I was scheduled to test. I tested the second time in August. I made sure to schedule my appointment for first thing in the morning, so that the anxiety level was not very high. I walked into the test center feeling confident and telling myself "You will pass!!" I sat down, took a break after every so many questions. I got to 75 and hit next and it kept going; initially I thought "oh no, it's going to shut off at 76 again." Well it didn't. So I kept going and kept staying as calm as I could. I got to question 230 and it shut off. I walked out of there feeling confident that I had passed, but then being the anxious person I am, tried PVT and Board of Nursing tricks. Come to find out the CC page pops up, leaving me devastated. I do further investigation that the PVT trick no longer works and that everyone gets the CC page. So my positivity kicks back in again. I decide to stop trying tricks and to just wait two days..The two days comes and I pay the $7.95 again and I see "PASS" I cried from tears of joy and happiness.
My advice for you two time test takers is to stay calm and confident. If you believe in yourself and your knowledge you will pass this test! God works in great ways, and He believes in everyone of us!
