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  1. 13 month struggle

    Mel11 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In April of 2008 (right before my wedding and grandfather was diagnosed with liver cancer) I sat for the NCLEX for the first time. I didn't realize with I was getting into and failed it in 102...

  2. Any 2nd or 3rd time test takers?

    Mel11 replied to eosaeni's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I like that way of thinking, and although unconsciously that's how I suppose that's how I've always thought of it, it's very empowering to hear it. Thank

  3. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    Mel11 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am in the same boat, so don't feel at all embaresed. I will be taking it in either December or January at the sluggish rate I'm going, and am absolutely loving Suzanne's plan. I highly recommend...

  4. Any 2nd or 3rd time test takers?

    Mel11 replied to eosaeni's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree Tex and on another level disagree. Agree because I don't want them knowing (just like you said) that I am failing over and over and I feel that they would look down on me for failing....

  5. Nclex Exam On Wednesday-venting

    Mel11 replied to PN2B2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Relax and take it easy before your test. You need to have confidence going into it, and it sounds like you in-laws are not giving you that. Non-nurses do not understand a lot of times (I get a lot...

  6. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    Mel11 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take a deep breathe and do something relaxing. 113 doesn't necessarily mean anything horrible. The best thing to do is to distract yourself for the next however many days it takes (I don't know what...

  7. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    Mel11 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    And yes, she states that the second part takes a minimum of 45 days but for people that might need extra time feel free to take it -...

  8. Any 2nd or 3rd time test takers?

    Mel11 replied to eosaeni's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt the exact same way after my second notice. And after thinking about it I've realized it was because I had been butting my head up against a wall and needed to changed my strategy too. Don't...

  9. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    Mel11 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for this idea - I had honestly never thought of this - you just recruited my husband into a new

  10. Any 2nd or 3rd time test takers?

    Mel11 replied to eosaeni's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Suddenly I'm getting advice from non-nurses as to what I should do ie cram another test in asap before it starts to affect my long term goals in life. That was my plan when I took it the second time...

  11. Warning: changing the date of NCLEX

    Mel11 replied to romantic's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the heads up, I knew the 24 hours, but the re-apping...

  12. Worst testing experience of my life!!!!!!

    Mel11 replied to BananaBoat815's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's terrible but hopefully congrats and koodos for your infinite patience and cool - I would have been handling it much worse than you did I

  13. NCLEX study tips

    Mel11 replied to weronika's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with luv'n don't forget to take some time for yourself - the exam isn't going anywhere - you just got done with how long in school just to rush into the rest of your life working - a week or...

  14. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

    Mel11 replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Everyone else (since I can't speak from my own experience) keeps telling me confidence is key. They all used different books and came out talking about their own NCLEX experiences and they were all...

  15. NCLEX CDs

    Mel11 replied to Seagate's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I loved Lippincotts 3500/4000 but I found them to be a little easy as compared to the NCLEX questions, but they gave the best breakdown compared to other books and cds. So far I've found Saunders to...

  16. my nclex story

    Mel11 replied to edisonnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A suggestion for the burnout is to relax - take time for yourself. Suzanne said it and I totally agree - take 24 hours before your test and don't study. It won't do you any good. And for those that...

  17. Feel terrible just rescheduled my exam!!

    Mel11 replied to CalypsoRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hope you are all right and get to feeling better. I'm very glad the person on the phone was amicable - I've always schedule via the net so I'm glad given your situation you met with a friendly...

  18. Any 2nd or 3rd time test takers?

    Mel11 replied to eosaeni's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am now trying to piece together my life after failing it the second time since it puts off not only my future college plans but also my husbands. It also of course throws off our money situation....

  19. For Repeat Nclex Takers!

    Mel11 replied to NS2005NY's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What's hard is finding a new way of studying after each failure. After twice I'm running out of ways to study, especially if I fail it a third

  20. Feel terrible just rescheduled my exam!!

    Mel11 replied to CalypsoRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It won't do you any good if you fail because you weren't feeling well, it's better to reschedule

  21. What I did to pass the 2nd time

    Mel11 replied to Black Jade's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Compared to Kaplan's several hundred, $50 is a drop in the bucket though, as far as money is

  22. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    Mel11 replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In Central Ohio it ranges mostly from $22-25 this includes a hospital, nursing home, and the health department. Not counting diffs for places that offer

  23. Failing the NCLEX at 77 Questions

    Mel11 replied to CarolineRn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A 2 day wait is bad enough, I couldn't do a 2 month wait. And the CAT is bad enough, a 5 part test.... I just found out I failed it for the 2nd time so I'm regrouping and preparing to try yet...

  24. Job change after failing

    Mel11 replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Is going the other direction also true? At the hospital I worked at I was told that you couldn't work as an aid/pca if you passed the boards - that it was illegal. But at another hospital in the area...