Jme2007

I passed! It was harder for me because I was getting questions above the passing standard! the first time I took NCLEX, I didnt pass but questions seemed easier that time. So as of today, I am officially an RN!:balloons:

OMG!!! I Passed!!! It is so surreal to me! I did another 265 questions and felt hopeless! My hubby woke me up and said my name was on the cali BON!:smiley_aa Thank you to all for your support!:thankya: . This forum has made me feel better both times!

RNTOBE2007, I found the test to be slightly harder. I was expecting it to feel easier because I went into the test feeling ready and was dissapointed when it didnt seem so. Having 265 questions once means you are the closest to passing, so with my studying prior to testing, lets hope this time I did!

:yeahthat:I feel exactly the same. I walk out of there saying, "nothing can prepare you for that". But something has to help.....:deadhorse

coachlvr, I am truly sorry about your results. I know exactly how you feel. You are on the "verge" of passing. My first test was in Feb. 07' and I failed with 265 questions and "near passing" on all results. I guess I kind of knew that I was near passing or else my computer would of shut off earlier..... I just took my test for the second time yesterday and another 265 questions. I graduated in Dec. as well, and majority of my class has taken and passed. I just want to get on with my original plans to work as RN! Did you have a lot of meds on your test that you NEVER heard of? I did. Did you get the Kaplan Meds in a Box to help study? Well, dont give up and you will have RN after your name! You can't win the game, if you dont play!

Thanks everyone, I needed this.... I feel exhausted for putting so much time and energy into preparing for this test. My boss at work even let me bring my laptop for when I have "free time", just to study. So yeah, even though there is hope (as you guys have prooved), I still think in the back of my head, " what if I didnt make it?" Thanks again for your encouraging remarks. I will keep you posted either way it goes.

I took my NCLEX-RN for the second time today and I really felt prepared and studied well, but I got 265 questions again! Last time I took it 2/1 and didnt study as much as I could of. This time I thought I spent my study time well practicing questions and learning strategies. I have never been a good test taker, but geez, I dont know if I could handle this test again! I am not feeling good about this right now......HELP, what is wrong with me? Oh yeah, to top it off, I got home and there was a message from the hospital I interviewed at and they want me! It is the only place I inteviewed because I didnt want to settle. The new program will start in August. oh what to do.. what to do.

Stush, Dont give up! I too have 5 kids and did not pass the 1st time. Some of us are just not as good of test takers as others but are awesome on the floor! Hang in there, and try a new study plan. Set time for yourself each day to study. Try and break it up into small quality study sessions instead of one long one.

Oops! I meant that the waiting time varies from state to state, but in every state you cannot work as a general nurse--still against the law.

It varies by some states, but you have to wait a minimum of 45 days between taking NCLEX. As far as I know, there is no "sooner" than that. That is the state board rule, not your hospital. As soon as you are notified that you failed your NCLEX, your IP becomes null and void, therefore you cannot work as a general nurse, it is against the law. I am one of those people who did not pass the first time, and had to wait 45 days before taking again. It ended up being about 60 days between tests as the processing paperwork takes time and getting the next available appointment from the testing center to a couple of weeks. Believe me, the time flies! Before you know it, you will be taking the test again :wink2:

Although it is illegal to keep a person working as "a general nurse" after failing NCLEX, it is okay for the hiring hospital to change their title to unit secretary or CNA and have them working as so their title states. That is what the majority of hospitals do because they have invested training in this person and they are only a test away of having that "RN" after their name.

For me, the algebra class for my pre-req was hard, had to take it twice. The funny thing is I did very well once into the nursing program with math calculations and often helped others. hmmm......maybe we didnt need that pre-req math class to begin with. Afterall, they dont teach you any drug calculations in that class. I liked peds, NICU, rotations tho.....

It depends on the unit that you work on or even the hospital. I failed the NCLEX, but I had my LVN to fall back on. Most Hospitals, not all, dont take LVN's so I was lucky. But, I have classmate that is not an LVN, who just took her NCLEX, and still awaiting results. There are no CNA's on our unit (L&D, Post-partum, Nursery) so she was told she could work as a unit secretary until she did get her license. For her, they have already invested almost 3 months of training, so I think it is wise to fit us in somewhere. I have heard that too at other hospitals, that you just go to "plan B". When your close to taking your NCLEX, just ask your supervisor what will the plan be. Most people are so nervous taking the NCLEX, that it is very normal to doubt yourself and start thinking of the "what ifs?" Good luck with your test;)

:yeahthat: I liked that! Amen. I said a prayer for all of you and I could use another too, my exam is on the 17th. "I am going to pass the NCLEX RN!" Repeat after me....

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