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I took this last term I chose asthma, specifically in the pediatric population. I was considering depression as I'm a psych nurse but in my head it became waaaay too complicated for me. (can't explain why but it just did).

I'm just trying to get through until mid-September. I'm feeling this ship for sure. I'm in a supervisory role over trained staff passing medications, etc. I am held legally responsible for the MARs, documentation in the charts, etc. They don't have nursing licenses, just trainings. Hence, I'm not a compliance person but the governing agencies state that I'm responsible for this material, hence the chart auditing.

Not a cool feeling. I've been doing my job and working to improve this medical dept that was just falling apart when I started in Feb. I've audited their charts, corrected stuff, made sure everything is completed up to fed and local laws. (I work in a residential facility for psychiatric/behavioral kids) I've grinded ppl the wrong way when I tell them what they are doing wrong in relation to these laws and HIPAA. I wanted to be sure this place was doing things right and to protect my nursing license as well. Previously my boss said I was doing great, stated he's extremely happy he hired me, etc. I told him at the beginning of July that I wanted to go to this training and he stated it was a great idea as it's emergency nursing in a school setting, which I also work at their school on campus to ensure they're in compliance with school board. Honestly, this place frustrates me because no matter how often I try to ensure we are doing everything legally, people continue to cut around that and again put my license at risk. So after a stressful week, I contacted HR and stated I wanted to cancel something, the lady contacted me back via phone and was rude stating I couldn't. I stated that the insurance company came onto their campus and straight out lied about information and I wanted it cancelled as a result. I got called into an HR meeting the next day with this woman, the head of HR and my boss. The head of HR asked if I stated, "Now I know how this place is" during my conversation yesterday (I may have) and they had a write up sitting right there, when I stated that I had said I was frustrated with this place they happened to hide the write up. Same day they fired my friend for some illegal billing they are conducting and she questioned them on it, then fired her for not doing this billing. (Yes, she contacted a lawyer and has evidence). Now, my boss's whole demeanor has changed towards me, he's sending me directive emails for the most ridiculous stuff, which I continue to do. I mentioned the training as I was on the wait list and it opened up to me for a period of 24 hours, and he made this big issue about it making me write how this is a necessary training, etc and making me basically jump through hoops when previously he stated it was great. I just have a feeling it's about to get super shady. Honesty, I'm scared. Yes, I am unhappy with this job but I cannot afford to be fired right now. I have my daughter and unemployed husband to support. I'm almost at my 6 months here which means my 2 weeks of vacation. I'm at a loss. And obviously I have no support in this place as no one can be trusted.

working at a private psychiatrist's office PT was great! I had money when I went from literally broke and practically homeless. I felt great cause I just passed my Nclex and found a job, although only PT it was nice. We are only scheduled to work if a patient is scheduled for treatment but none are scheduled for this week. Guess depressed patients are taking the summer off from being depressed? So now I'm panicking cause I can't make loan, bill payments, etc. And I keep applying and mailing out my resume to nursing homes, etc that I could get to via public transportation but I'm losing hope fast. Being FT would be nice. Not sure what to do now. And I live near Chicago (I know someone was gonna ask)

After achieving your wonderful goal of passing the NCLEX what did you do? Did you go out for a special dinner or what? I'm just curious and want to lighten this forum up. I called everyone I could think of. Then I just sat around so excited I couldn't think of anything to do. Now I've begun saying to my roommate, "You know this is the first time I *name activity* as an RN!" I'm sure it's annoying him but it feels soooo good! And tomorrow I'm going out to dinner to celebrate.

Stop panicking!! I was doubtful too about the PVT and mine was positive. I honestly thought I failed and cried for 2 days straight til I found out by early results that I passed. YOU PASSED! I know the panic but calm down! I read the whole post on the trick and it's 100% effective as far as I read and others not on this board have confirmed that to me. YOU DID IT! COngrats in advance!

Congrats, especially for all you have gone through and still having that drive! I commend you!!! I had a friend who got non-Hodgkins in the last semester of nursing school but she was so driven she kept working at it and luckily the professors accommodated for her being in the hospital. Then while having her treatments she studied and passed her RN test. It was amazing. Don't ever lose your drive. It's truly beautiful!

I used the Illustrated Study Guide and I like it.

The stress KILLED me the past few days. BUt yes, like everyone says, the pop-up works and those that got to the CC pass unfortunately didn't this time around. Take that positivity with you. YOU GOT IT!

I don't have a resume for anyone to check out but is it possible for someone to PM or email some great examples so I can get mine started? Truly appreciated!

Here to attest that the PVT works. I honestly thought I failed, got the pop-up, and then did my early results today and passed. Hope this helps some future test-taker feel good about themselves.

The wait is OVER! I PASSED!!! I failed 2 years ago when I first took it and then my life became so difficult financially and in all aspects that I never really had the opportunity to retake it until recently when I was almost about to be homeless and some woman donated the money to retake the test. :) I was enrolled in Virtual ATI when I first failed (never really studied either) and found out that I could re-enroll in that free since I never passed so I used that to help. I came out of the test bawling feeling like I failed and cried for the past 48 bours. Then I tried the PVT, even though I strongly had my doubts, and according to the trick I passed. All morning I paced the house and couldn't distract myself until 2pm. Finally I found out and literally called everyone I could think of. As for how I did it since it seems everyone has that question: -First and foremost, positivity. I went in there with my head straight thinking I worked hard and I know this stuff. -Saunders, but I personally don't like the book -Virtual ATI, mainly their study schedule helped me put it together and the practice tests too -various notes off of here! -And my favorite study tool thus far, Illustrated Study Guide. Now I just pray I can find a job relatively quickly and begin the life I want!

Took the test 2 days ago and I was pretty sure I failed and cried. Did the PVT and if its as 100% as ppl say then I passed. *fingers definitely crossed for that* Couldn't sleep last night at all. Now I'm trying to distract myself until 2pm which would be the full 48 hours so I can pay my state the extra $8 to find out. I feel bad for those that don't have quick results though. I'd surely start to have heart problems and die right before I got my results in the mail.

Never give up. I failed previously and am anxiously awaiting my results... but everyone I told about failing the first test all said "NEVER GIVE UP." I rolled my eyes cause it was so repetitive but then realized, they're right. I didn't spend all that time in nursing school for nothing. Or all that time studying for nothing. Please don't give up, for yourself!

I'm praying for you!! I got a ton of infection control questions too (took it yesterday). I hope you did well and for sure let us all know how you did.