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Woke up this morning around 3:30 AM I don't know why I checked again but sure enough I had passed. 75 questions (1st time test taker). I would like to offer words of encouragement to those waiting for results. I walked out of there on 5/15 convinced I failed. I had only 7 SATA questions. The BRN was also behind on entering my transcripts. It took 5 working days to post. To echo MaleNursesRock this test in no way defines you or your abilities as an R.N. Good luck to all! Dino (another male nurse)

Took the NCLEX today stopped @ 75 questions only 7 SATA, plenty of priority and delegation questions and medications I had never heard of. Don't feel real good about it. Used the Kaplan review course and Qbank. Unlike some other students I felt Kaplan was easier than the actual test. Now I sit and wait. I might send my retest application in today to get a jump on retesting. I am concerned about retaining my job. I just got hired in an ER up in Northern California and I start orientation 6/2 I was hired with an IP but I lose that if i failed. Anyone have similar experiences? Do hospitals tend to keep you or let you go if you need to retest?

Where on the CA BRN Website can you check your status?

:welcome:Hi new and potential Samuel Merritt students! I am a current student in the Sacramento ELMNS-FNP program (1/2 way through third semester). I thought I would post and say hello. I remember how stressful it was prior to getting your acceptance and I know you have many questions. During first semester they establish a mentoring program of sorts and assign a number of students to a fourth semester student who (in theory) will help guide you through your subsequent semesters. If anyone is interested I am willing to help prior to that time. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to PM me and we can get in contact via phone or e-mail. Good Luck!

Congrats!!!!!

you should be fine. Do you have a preference?

I just got accepted to Samuel Merritt's ELMNS-FNP program. The GRE is not required. I had a 3.2 last 60 units and a 3.25 science. Competition was tough I think it was my experience six years as a paramedic/firefighter that made the difference. They do not focus strictly on grades. What kind of experience do you have????

Thanks everyone! Starglitter, I hope you get the call soon.

Hi starglitter, Thank you so much!!! I was really surprised... I hope you get the call!!! Describe yourself to me.. Where were you sitting? Talk to you soon...

I didn't have to wait long at all. They called me the same evening and offered me early admittance! I was ecstatic but surprised, the competition was tough. Any other 2007 Sacramento ELMNS FNP students out there???

I just got back from the Samuel Merritt ELMNS-FNP interview and to mirror what some have said it was a great experience. Now the agonizing wait begins...

Thank You!

The academic counselor in Sacramento told me Samuel Merritt allows you one retest.

Hi Diddle, That is interesting I took the NET @ Samuel Merritt in Sacramento at the end of may and had no science or grammar portion on my test???

Are any of you familiar with history? The first nurses were male...