Passed NCLEX second Time!

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These forums have been here for me for the past six months. I've been reading all of your stories and the day has finally come that I finally get to share my story as well.

I graduated with my BSN in May, 2015. I was 22 and nursing school was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. It was a massive accomplishment. I thought I was ready to take the NCLEX. I thought "how hard can it be?" "Why study when obviously if I made it through nursing school I'll be fine." So I registered and even paid for the hurst review just for extra padding ($300).

I hated the Hirst review. It was not helpful to me in any way. I completed most of it and took my test on July 28th. My school entered my birthdate wrong and caused a delay in receiving my ATT. The day of the test I felt so scared. I was so nervous and anxious to the point of vomitting. My heart was pounding all the way to the testing center and when I sat down in front of the computer my hands were trembling so bad and I couldn't think straight. It was traumatic. I began the test. I didn't know anything. I felt so stupid. I knew I'd fail. The screen cut off after 78 questions and I was so glad it was over. I did have some hope that maybe if passed but deep down I knew I'd failed. So I told all of my classmates and we discussed the types of questions and odds were. I had plenty of SATA and priority questions. I assumed this was a good sign.

I paid for the quick results and saw "fail". I was very upset and discouraged. I still knew what I had to do. This time I'd study more and harder. I knew more of what to expect and could better prepare myself. I took a break. Then money was an issue. I finally came up with the money and scheduled a date a month away. In the mean time I purchased access to kaplan online a bank and never once used it. Then I purchased the nclex mastery app for $30 and did questions on it every day (almost). I found this app to be very helpful. I love it. I also found an nclex study guide online made by someone. I had to pay to be able to download and print it but I did. It is an amazing study guide.

When i I took my test again on December 15th I felt so much more calm and prepared. I felt like I knew more answers than last time. There were so many thing on that study guide that helped me answer the questions. The test almost seemed easy. Then the screen shut off after 75 questions. I was prepared to start studying again and Come up with the money again. I was ting going to let it get me down this time. After all there are tons of successful nurses who had to take the test more than twice. I went home. I kept checking the SOS website. Nothing. I checked when I woke up this morning. Nothing. I was ready to accept it again. Then I checked one more time on my way to my job as a waitress. There it was. My name with a license number and active status. I was dumbfounded and had to keep looking to be sure. If you've failed don't ever give up and always believe in yourself. Study. A lot. Practice questions are best. I highly recommend the nclex mastery app and at least 50 questions a day. The hard work will pay off.