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All of your student nurses will make it! I believe in you! The tears and fears make your stronger. I know! Keep studying and ask for help when needed. And don’t forget . . . to take care of yourself as best you can ?

This was my story! Thank you for writing this! I had a hard day at work with “nurses eating their young.” It’s my first year too. But looking back, man . . I’ve come so far ?

I understand. I still don’t know what I’m doing. I feel like I’m doing a good job to an extent but that I will always make a mistake. I’m afraid to go to another unit too!

I relate to this so much! Especially the part of the doctors being there in day shift and having to worry about “embarrassing yourself” in front of new nurses if you find another job! It’s so hard and I suggest you do what’s comfortable for you. You’re learning and that takes time and then magically it all clicks ? I’m learning this slowly, but it’s not easy I know!

I completely relate. I actually was going to post something similar. I’m a new grad RN on my sixth month on a psychiatric unit. I love it. But have been struggling. Haven’t received much support from staff and work nights. I sleep during the day and have terrible insomnia at night from my rhythms being off. I struggle with anxiety and every time I do a skill it’s there. Many ups and downs. I feel the burn out! Looking to try to work some days to get more contact with patients, but because I’m new, I get the night shifts. I feel so “off.” And I feel at times not smart or slow because I double check everything- you know? do any of you experience bullying from upper nurses or passive aggressiveness?

You are not worthless! A test doesn’t define you. Remember there are so many like you. Tests are not fun, and I can so relate. what I did was tell myself it’s only a test, not a beast ? it works, even though it takes some mins training. I believe in you!!!

Do it!! It is so worth the price! I passed the first try. The rationales are so helpful and questions just like the test! And I agree quality is what counts, not quantity of questions. Make sure you understand each rationale. That helped me the most! Really see why the answer is correct and the others are wrong. This program helped do this!! good luck!!

I started using U-World three weeks before. It definitely wasn’t perfect and I didn’t use all the questions. That’s ok! ? Just keep practicing as many questions as you can. Read every rationale to understand the thinking behind the answers; this is so important. It helped me most! You will great!

Keep doing the questions! I was getting the same scores on U-World and passed the NCLEX this past week! Just read all rationales!

Just saw at midnight my California RN license number on the board site! Literally everything people are saying about the timing of when results come out is spot on. So for those waiting, it will appear! I want to say to all those preparing to take the NCLEX that it is possible to pass. It’s a test I was scared of for so long, especially after I did poorly on my HESIs. NCLEX is so easier compared to that. I used U-World. It is worth the money. The rationales connected all the dots for me. Read all right and wrong rationales. I always took notes of the areas I was having a hard time with. It really works wonders. I recommend this. Also, don’t worry if your scoring low on practice tests. I was at a range of 60% on those tests and I passed. U-World’s questions are much harder, but I learned that is because if we have that critical thinking mindset, then the questions won’t be as hard on the exam. I’m a terrible test taker and U-world helped me tackle my “reading in to the question.” My exam stopped at 105 questions. It does not matter if you pass 75. Take a deep breathe and keep going! Remember to take breaks. I did and bring coffee ? Believe in yourself. For the longest time I didn’t believe in me, but I saw the light of God tonight at 12am ? He was my strength! Mostly, take your time and don’t rush! If you have any questions, let me know!

Use U-World! The rationales are the best and really helped me understand the why behind the answer being right and wrong. I’m not a good test taker and this helped me have more confidence. Focus on your weak areas first. Mine was the heart and remembering skills.

I took my NCLEX yesterday, got the good pop-up!!! U-World helped me so much!!!

One more question. ? Do we get a notepad and pen (paper) or is it on the computer? I hope it’s paper!!

Thank you! You should be so proud of yourself! ?

I am using U-World and take my test on Tuesday. I’m really nervous and am going to pay attention to wording as you mentioned. I feel like it’s all about how I am answering the questions. I am going to pray too, it has gotten me this far! Any advice on test fatigue?