dlee316

I just got the official word today, and I passed. I am so thankful and relieved. Bless you all for allowing me to vent a little bit, it was certainly a long wait. I wonder why California does not allow the 'quick results' as in other states. It was an agonizing wait. Thank you one and all for your prayers and support.

There was a discrepancy with my file before I tested, which I corrected, something to do with my transcript. Fingerprints, ssn, personal data, etc. is all there. Thanks for the prompt answer, silverdragon102, I will resume worrying for the next week until I get the letter.

I took the NCLEX-RN. I am certain my file is complete.

I am on day 8 after testing on 12/2 and still no word from the brn website. I am already grieving for fear that I have failed. That is the only explanation I can come up with for my not seeing my name posted on the board. I tried so hard on the test. I studied for 2 months largely using the plan you detailed. The test shut off after around 80 questions. I was truly stumped on about 5 items. No matter how hard I would have studied I would not have known the answer to those questions. Drugs I had never heard of or read about. Impossible questions. I have a muscle spasm between my shoulder blades so that I can hardly breathe. What should I do? I pray without ceasing but I am still in pain. Help!

Thanks for the reply, Silverdragon102. I will keep checking the Ca BRN website and keep you posted. I appreciate your help.

Hello. My name is Donna and I am new to the allnurses.com forums. I am so grateful to have found the prefect support group. I do have a question, but first I will relay my history. I graduated from an AD nursing program in 1977, successfully passed my state boards, and worked many years as an RN. I was lucky enough to be able to retire from nursing after the birth of my third child to be a stay home mom. My baby is now 16 years old and a head taller than me. I find I miss my nursing practice, and would love to rejoin the work force. I took a 3 day intense review course, subscribed to an online nclex online practice module, studied a couple comprehensive text books, and felt ready to test. I took the nclex of December 2, 2008. When my application was accepted by the California Board of Registered nursing, they sent me 2 documents. The first was the ATT, the second was by the Pearson-Vue company called 'Quick Results Service.' I noticed that California is not on the approved list, but signed into the website for confirmation. There it was in big red font 'Your Board of Nursing does not participate in the Quick Results Service.' I have logged onto the board's website in order to view my status, and nothing comes up. My question is.. are these my only options in the state of California? Should I just remain patient and wait for my letter? I am very uneasy waiting for my results. Thank you for your attention. I have enjoyed reading all the testimonials, and I wish us all the very best of luck.