Gottawantit

I feel for you, the limbo of wondering is terrible! Unfortunately there are no answers but I will tell you that two fellow students tested a few weeks ago, one got 215 and the other got 265Q, both passed. I know it's easier said than done, but failing previously does not mean you will fail again. I'm sure you worked hard since then to prepare yourself, give yourself some credit! It's frustrating but there is nothing anyone here can say and nothing you will read that will give you comfort until you learn that you passed. Trust me, I know. I took my test on Saturday and got 80 questions and didn't feel good about it at all. I spent hours researching "the numbers" and questioning friends. I almost tried the PVT a few times too, but personally it felt like false comfort that would increase my anxiety so I didn't. Anyway, I was exhausted and wasting my time, and it was only increasing my fears. So I prayed, and reminded myself that I gave it my all. Then I did my best to lose myself in life (walking the dog, cleaning the house so badly neglected from years of school and catching up with neglected friends) instead of checking results and what-iffing. At first it was hard but the next thing I knew, I whole day had passed and I hadn't thought of NCLEX once! I know we're all different but I just went through it and I hope something I learned might save you a little stress. I'll pray for you, let me know how you do! Does your state have 48H quick results?

I would check with your school to see if there is a color limit or requirement and if not have fun! Our clinical scrubs are royal blue but I opted for the lime green steth, with my name engraved on it. I figured it would be easier to find if I misplaced it.

Nursing Kamp is a great adjunct resource. There is a free or paid subscription available and I found tons of videos on You Tube.

Congrats! Your nursing experience and life experience will only add to what you bring with you. I'll be graduating with ADN this year at 50. While I am the oldest student in my class, it hasn't hindered me at all. I love that regardless of how old or young we are, we all bring something special to our nursing practice.

Congrats on getting into the program, I love your enthusiasm! There are tons of tips on this website but here are my thoughts from my own experience: Find out what kind of learner you are. I am visual and auditory so watching a video or listening to a recording of a lecture from Kahn Academy while I'll cleaned house helped reinforce concepts. Get and stay organized. You may need to tweak your system as you go. Start pharmacology early. My LPN program was an intense 10 month, 40 hour/week program and you'll be hit with a lot of info-fast. Starting with learning the drug classes helped me to get started. Stay focused and choose your study buddy wisely. Precious study time can be lost if study sessions become chat sessions, especially if the group is too big. In LPN and now in RN school, I had one study partner that I really clicked with and we've really helped each other grow. It's like having a second brain sometimes. Keep your eyes on the prize! Nursing school can be intense but remember why you're doing it. Some people get bogged down with drama and negativity and that can be contagious. Steer clear and take it for what it is. I wish you the best, future nurse!