Passed NCLEX-RN after 4 times!!!! YAY!!!

[LindseyRN]

Hello all! I posted back in May 09 after I found out that I had failed my RN test for the 3rd time(All 3 times I failed..I had ALL 265 questions). I was devastated and down and couldn't believe everything I had worked so hard for wasn't working out for me. My brief history...I was an LVN for 3 years and graduated RN school last August 2008 and just wasn't getting the RN test. I got some help at a local college and they recommended that I purchase the new Sanders NCLEX-RN complete review 5th addition. It is blue, and about 1300 pages. I took 8 weeks, studied Monday through Friday 8am to about 3pm 30 pages a day and did 100 questions a day from the cd that comes with it (I literally MEMORIZED the 30 pages each day). I did the "review mode" and did EVERY section on there..which eventually totals 4200 practice questions. I had never studied this hard for ANYTHING in my life. But I knew that I needed to study this way in order for me to ever pass my RN test. I wasn't going to fail the 4th time. I also got some couseling with my anxiety. My anxiety level was getting so high that I wasn't able to function properly on a day to day basis. If you have never failed this test before then you will NEVER know how it feels to lose something you worked so hard for (I made straight A's in both LVN and RN school). I realized that I was the only one who could pass this test for myself. Other people could give me tools and I had to use those tools. Well I did my 8 week program to the best of my ability and scheduled my test for the week following completion. I did a small review of all the notes I had taken from the 8 weeks and STILL didn't "feel" ready because I was scared. I had to pray that God would take all of my fears and anxiety away from me so that I could focus and pass this time. Well...I went in Tuesday August 25th 2009 at 8am and sat for the 4th time for my RN state board. I had 75 questions (of which I analyzed each question thoroughly before answering) and the computer shut off....I thought OH MY GOSH I FINALLY ACED THE TEST IVE FAILED 3 TIMES!!!! Well I did, I found out yesterday I passed and I am officially an RN in the state of Texas!!!! Persistance, diligence, and my faith in God all helped and guided me through. Let me tell you, IF I CAN DO THIS, ANYONE can!!! Have faith and study so hard that you think your brain is going to fall out! All things are possible! One more quick piece of advise. I was told not to spend more than 90 seconds on each question. It took me LITERALLY 3 hours and 10 minutes to answer those 75 questions. But I wanted to make sure I got them right....so I sat there as long as it took for me to make the right decision. This may not work out for everyone but for me...it took that long for me to be sure. Good luck and AMEN! Lindsey, RN

[lilang]

Congrats RN !! That is great that you never gave up. I have take the NCLEX-RN 5 times and have been putting off taking it for the 6th time because I just don't want to fail! Do you have any advice for me?

Congrats again!!!

[LindseyRN]

My advise to those who aren't passing is to KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON!!! Never quit! We all worked WAY too hard in LVN or RN school to not continue trying. I never thought I would pass...but my 4th time was my pass time! No matter if you have taken the test 1 time or 8 times...DONT GIVE UP!! The 4th time I had to study, I went into it with a completely different attitude. I told myself that THIS was the time I would pass. I kept my head held high...studied my booty off and went into the test telling myself that I would leave the test an RN. Although I did study material very hard...my attitude helped me pass 100%! Pray (if that is your belief) and trust that God will guide you through this. Another thing I prayed for was that God would alleviate ALL of my fears and anxiety. My anxiety stood in the way of me passing before and I was not about to let it do that again. As I type this I am looking at the wall in front of me which has my framed RN certificate in it. What a blessing! Those of you who have not succeeded before...please please PLEASE dont give up!! If it is HIS will...it will be done!

Lindsey, RN

[sweetiepi]

Congratulations on passing. It has been a long road for you, but well worth it. Your story is inspiring.

[nelliethenurse2B]

:igtsyt::ancong!: you did it and you should be darn proud of yourself...I wish you the best of luck in your nursing career.

[SICU Queen]

Congrats, Lindsey - I can feel your enthusiasm! Two thumbs up... :)