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Congrats Rn!

Good luck :)

Thanks, I've traveled that road so I understand. Yes my test anxiety had gotten the best of me and thank God I was able to relax and trust what I knew. I'm sorry to hear that you didn't pass this time and like you said, it is possible to pass after not passing (we shouldn't even use the word fail). Just keep your eyes on the prize and stay focused. One day soon you too will be an RN

Good luck, I'm rooting for you

Thanks! The book is Prioritization and Delegation by Linda Lacharity

Good luck 2 u and thanks :)

I'm taking this from a previous post of mine 1) Suzanne's plan (Saunders Review) 2) P & D book---this is how NCLEX wants you to think 3) Questions (make sure to review rationales to right and wrong answers) ***I wrote rationales on a notebook but I didn't get a chance to review them, please make sure to review your notes*** 4) Lippincott Q &A book 5) Lots of questions ***Don't give up you can do this***:loveya:

I just found out I passed and I want to say thank you to anyone who prayed for me.

Thanks, I am so sorry to hear that you didn't pass (don't use the word fail, because none of us are failures), I've been there. Keep at it and victory will be yours too. Yes I was referring to the prioritization and delegation book make sure to focus on the rationales because they help. Relax, take a break, then get back on to the training ground to prepare you to beat the NCLEX beast. Best of luck to you :redbeathe

Good luck, don't give up nomatter what happens. Do questions and think like a nurse

Thanks, I will. Good luck to you, YOU CAN DO IT :)

OMG I don't know where to start so I'll start by saying I PASSED! I guess the 3rd time is really a charm. I just took my exam this past friday 08/08/08 (wow I never realized all those '08's LOL) and just found out today I passed. For almost a year, I have read post after post of how others have passed and prayed and hoped that one day I would be able to say the same. There were times where I felt maybe I would never be able to say the same. If you read my previous posts you'll know why I really had to pass this time around. The other 2x I didn't finish my exam (finished in the 200s), this time my computer shut off at 75qs after less than 2 hours with a 15 min break. I have really bad test anxiety but I wasn't going to let it get the best of me this time around. I worked too damn hard and sacrificed toooooo much time to have to go in and take it again. In NJ if you fail 3x you have to take a remedial class before you can sit for the 4th time so I had a lot of weight on my shoulders. As I was taking the test the questions seemed easy and although I felt like I was taking my time the answers came to me. I didn't want to tell anyone this before I got my results LOL. I graduated last may with honors so it was a low blow and reality check when those who didn't do as well in nursing school passed on their first try and I didn't. Another low blow was hearing about students who just graduated this may pass and I was yet to do so. NCLEX doesn't care how you did it school. I never let how I did in school determine my study plan because I studied hard the first time yet I didn't pass (I cried for 3 hrs straight) and the second attempt I cried for a few days. For a little over a year, my family has gone on the NCLEX-RN rollercoaster with me and hurt and worried for me because I was so stressed. I studied everyday, worked less than 15 hrs a month, couldn't contribute financially, and watched my mom work from 7am-7pm and then leave to go back to work on the same day from 11pm-6:30am. She did that 4 days a week for a few months and it hurt me so bad. I worked so hard for this and I cherish it and I can't wait to go help others. I want to say thanks to allnurses because it kept me motivated, thanks to everyone who replied to my posts, and thank you sooooo much Suzanne. I completed part one of your plan but didn't get to finish part 2. Part one was so good that I was already starting to think like a nurse :-) Here's my advice: 1) Suzanne's plan (Saunders Review) 2) P & D book---this is how NCLEX wants you to think 3) Questions (make sure to review rationales to right and wrong answers) ***I wrote rationales on a notebook but I didn't get a chance to review them, please make sure to review your notes*** 4) Lippincott Q &A book 5) Lots of questions Congrats to the new RNs and for the soon to be RNs don't EVER give up, you came too far to give up now. You can do it, if you have any questions PM me and I'll get back to you. Good luck :redbeathe xoxo

congrats!

Hang in there. I took my boards this past friday on the 8th and I don't know my results yet. I did part 1 of Suzanne's plan and some of part 2 (I didn't do part 2 for the full 45 days) but I feel like part one helped me with content. I also used the Prioritization and Delegation book b/c this is frequently tested. Go over rationales and don't give up. You can do and will pass the NCLEX :loveya:

Congrats RN

Good luck, I took mine the same day too.

Hello, I took my test this past friday the 8th, please pray for success for me. The wait isn't easy.... thanks :-)

Good luck to us :)

Ok, I'm home now and I can't believe it, I finished my exam...that's one positive, not sure if I passed but I'm glad I was able to control my anxiety this time so I guess that's 2 positives. This is my 3rd time testing and the first time I've finished the exam. The first time I was so anxious because I almost got in a head on collision with a truck, second time I didn't take a break and my body and mind were in so much stress and I had 12 questions left. This time around the computer offered me a break after 71 qs which was different. I took a 13 min break then continued my exam and bam the screen shut off at 75 qs. I'm a lil anxious now because I had no calculation questions but I did have a good amount of meds and infect control, about 2 or 3 qs on consent, and tons and tons of priority and sata! I don't think I got the last question correct but for some reason, I feel relieved and I'm praying for success....Please pray for me and thanks for the support, I hope this will be the last time I'll have to test. Thanks xoxo

I would love to relax all day but I don't know if I'm ready for the exam...I don't know where to stop...I feel like I don't have a strong hold on the meds, maternity, and labs. I had to come back to allnurses to read some encouraging posts because I'm now scoring 60s in the P&D book when I was doing mainly 70s. Now I feel like I have to keep going. When did you know it was time to stop studying?

Congrats! Your Success Is Encouraging :-)

I'm praying for you 2, please pray for me 2 as I am testing tomorrow. Thanks :-)

Ok so my exam is tomorrow (sigh) and I still can't find the word(s) to describe what I'm feeling. On top of that I'm dealing with personal issues in my life but they're not as serious as the NCLEX but it's on my mind. Ok so I just took a shower and ate a good breakfast and I'm about to do questions from the P&D book n review meds until about 4pm then I'm doing my nails and getting everything ready for 2morrow (att, snack, etc). Ok now I know what I'm feeling, anxiety but I am trying my best to supress it. I've heard 3rd time's the charm but I know I need a lot more than luck to pass this exam.. I'm sorry to go on and on but this is the only thing that truly helps me relax. I def need to pray. If you're reading this please pray for me. I know I can't know everything for this exam and although I am a little more confident than I was b4 (a little) I still feel like there's so much I have to know because any topic is fair game for this exam. It hurts to know that ppl who graduated a year after me have already passed their exam and I'm still struggling. I really hope and pray this is my final time. I don't want to take my family on this NCLEX rollercoaster anymore

We are RNs in Jesus name, amen....(exhale)

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!