Passed with 122 questions on second try!! Read me!

Leiloo · Mar 7, 2015

Hi Gina, I just sent you a message. Congrats again

justbepatient · Mar 7, 2015

Congrats!! thank you for the encouragement..I am going to take mine this middle of may..I am studying but also I surrender it all to Him..:)

Haize · Mar 7, 2015

Congratulations! God is so good.

GinabinaRN · Mar 8, 2015

Hi Leiloo! Thank you so much for some reason it won't let me reply privately to you. It's saying I haven't been a member long enough ;(

GinabinaRN · Mar 8, 2015

Thank you so much..Indeed he is

GinabinaRN · Mar 8, 2015

Thank you!! You got this!! Have you tried NCSBN or the LaCharity book? I swear by that book!!! lol

GinabinaRN · Mar 8, 2015

Leiloo- I hope you don't mind me replying here. I just didn't want to leave you hanging!! my first time I got 75 questions too! The second time I got was 120....which to me means improvement! So do not be discouraged. You are on the right track!! I think 2-3 months is a long time to prepare. Are you able to give yourself a SOLID and I mean solid 4 weeks of dedication? The first time I took the test I was studying 8 hours straight a day! It drained me...The second time around I honestly tried to just relax..do you suffer anxiety? That was my number one problem, I would get myself so worked up. Once I understood how to calm myself down and just RELAX I felt like the information was more clear. I know that sounds so simple but I truly believe it can be as simple as that.

Do you have the book I mentioned? also have you tried NCSBN?

The first time around I did 150 questions for 3 weeks everyday until my test day. Second time I didn't do more than 75 a day. Our brains need to be able to relax in order to think clear. I joined the gym started yoga lol, got acupuncture for my first time and really tried to channel my thoughts.. I know I sound crazy probably but trust me it helped....

Pleaseeeeeeeeeee get the LaCharity book. I really think I should be a spokesperson for them LOL I tell everyone about it!!! It helps so so much!!! I am here if you need me!!! I have faith in you ! You CAN DO THIS!!!!

Leiloo · Mar 8, 2015

Leiloo- I hope you don't mind me replying here. I just didn't want to leave you hanging!! my first time I got 75 questions too! The second time I got was 120....which to me means improvement! So do not be discouraged. You are on the right track!! I think 2-3 months is a long time to prepare. Are you able to give yourself a SOLID and I mean solid 4 weeks of dedication? The first time I took the test I was studying 8 hours straight a day! It drained me...The second time around I honestly tried to just relax..do you suffer anxiety? That was my number one problem, I would get myself so worked up. Once I understood how to calm myself down and just RELAX I felt like the information was more clear. I know that sounds so simple but I truly believe it can be as simple as that.
Do you have the book I mentioned? also have you tried NCSBN?
The first time around I did 150 questions for 3 weeks everyday until my test day. Second time I didn't do more than 75 a day. Our brains need to be able to relax in order to think clear. I joined the gym started yoga lol, got acupuncture for my first time and really tried to channel my thoughts.. I know I sound crazy probably but trust me it helped....
Pleaseeeeeeeeeee get the LaCharity book. I really think I should be a spokesperson for them LOL I tell everyone about it!!! It helps so so much!!! I am here if you need me!!! I have faith in you ! You CAN DO THIS!!!!

OMG thank you so much My dear. I just ordered Lacharity on Amazon, and will start with NCSBN on Monday. I'll include daily workouts (running, walking,video exercise,.. )to my schedule.

Thank you for your support, it really means a lot!! I'm glad I read your post.

BuckyBadgerRN, ASN, RN · Mar 8, 2015

Hello all my fellow nurses! (Just because you may have not passed the nclex does not mean you're not a nurse)
I want to say first off- after you're done reading this please do not read any more testimonies. You must find your own nitch. I too as many of you, would spend countless hours while researching - what did she/he do? How many questions- how did they prepare ect ect. while
obtaining advice from others is AWESOME it can also leave you IN A PANIC. Never compare yourself, and especially DO NOT COMPARE YOUR SCORES WITH OTHERS! Trust me, everyone is different and every test is different. Of course all of this is just my opinion. I just told myself I would share what I did if I passed.
1st time around- I did Kaplan. Kaplan was great. Lots of questions and content. However, I didn't Pass my first time. I am not posting my scores because again it doesn't matter! We are all different and every test is different. I also had a terrible attitude towards myself and my ability to pass.
-when I found out I didn't pass I was devastated and heart broken. I was so mean spirited and down. I gained a lot some weight and inatnstly found myself in a depression. Please if you are here in this spot.... Brush your shoulders off, cry it out and give yourself a hug and get back to it. You passed nursing school YOU CAN DO THIS. I promise confidence is key. People say questions content content blah blah. No! If you don't believe in yourself how in the world do you expect anything positive to happen? We may not know each other but I HAVE FAITH IN YOU!
Anyways.
Second time- I changed my attitude. I picked myself up, dusted my shoulders off and moved on. I honestly have to say along with my positive attitude i owe this to the book called--- PRIORTIZATION AND DELEGATION BY-LaCharity. Guys this book is amazing!!!!!!!!!! It's tricky and gets your mind working but that's what we want. Another thing . I
took my time with things. There is no rush to get so much done. Take the time to understand things. I also
did NCSBN. It was an overload of information but wow so so helpful. These too combined got me to the finish line, but not without faith and confidence.
along side of these things. I started working out. I got acupuncture (groupon) I had terrible anxiety that would put me into some crazy tachycardia! I also took some herbal supplements recommended by the accupumcturist called - Tian wang bu xin Dan- it helps with relaxation and healthy blood flow. Three days beforey test I got a massage.
I know i wrote a ton im sorry. Just be confident guys. Love yourself. Have faith you can do this and as crazy as it sounds talk to yourself and remind yourself of your self worth! You are
smart and special and you deserve to fulfill your dream, and If you're spiritual pray... God can only help you if he hears your prayer. remember all good things come to those who wait.
Please contact me if you need any motivation or just someone to
tslk to!! I don't mind at all, we are one. I know you all can do this!!!!!!
Stay positive xoxo

LOL, um until a person passes the NCLEX, they are NOT a nurse. There's no way around that fact. :no:

GinabinaRN · Mar 8, 2015

being a nurse takes many qualities other than a test.. Compassion, love, social skills I could go on and on but I refuse to facilitate a conversation with a antagonistic person like yourself. You're the type of nurse who's compassion should be questioned. So! If you wouldn't mind...Take your negativity and your LOL somewhere else. Thanks!

NURSE GINA :)

BuckyBadgerRN, ASN, RN · Mar 8, 2015

being a nurse takes many qualities other than a test.. Compassion, love, social skills I could go on and on but I refuse to facilitate a conversation with a antagonistic person like yourself. You're the type of nurse who's compassion should be questioned. So! If you wouldn't mind...Take your negativity and your LOL somewhere else. Thanks!
NURSE GINA :)

It takes MANY things to be a great nurse---including a LICENSE. Which cannot be granted until one passes that silly test. Your decision to spin things into a name-calling response speaks volumes about you and how you will respond in the real world when someone points out a FACT to you.

I wish you well in your exciting new career. I have even bigger wishes for your future patients and coworkers.

I have no negativity in this. It's simple, honest truth that your friends/fellow nursing students are NOT nurses until the NCLEX is successfully behind them.