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!!!!!!
