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I was in a similar situation, and told them I was uncomfortable with being supervisor at that time, to summarize... However, I. Feel they just need a body with an rn license, for regulatory purposes, but like anything the choice is always yours in what you decide to do, some situations more uphill than others.

It's possible, and I think the best person who can tell you if you can or can't is you. What I discovered was that finding reasons for not doing well in the past is like "reading" it is good for gaining facts and knowledge, but the understanding has to come from you. and what I have found is that the only true belief is a belief that you will do the best that you can and if you falter the belief that you are capable of improving. The rest may not be up to you, even the outcomes, yet... There are plenty of things that we do that waste our time that have seemingly little risk, and we accept them as a fact of life. Moving toward a chosen life, a dream, a goal in my opinion is not a waste of time, regardless of the outcome you will be a better person for having taken a step in following your heart. Whatever you choose to do I wish you all the best

Prepare to get good sleep before the exam, chamomile tea and such and be ready to pass

Thank you lovlies! :)

"You will be what you will to be; Let failure find its false content In that poor word, 'environment,' But spirit scorns it, and is free..." -Part of a poem in a book by James Allen Background Graduated in May 16, 2014 and took the NCLEX on October 24, 2014 Tip: Any issues with the application, email is probably the best choice, and calling... may help. Study by mindset: *Whenever my focus was on solely "NCLEX or passing" and all the things surrounding "NCLEX or passing" I knew I had to take a step back and remember the reasons for going through this whole process in the first place, whatever those reasons are to you, and return or move toward that deep internal positive, motivation or state. *Was going to take two community college courses prior to NCLEX, but dropped them to focus onstudying for the NCLEX only. It was a good choice, and I thank other posters on this message board for the implied advice. *As other people have mentioned whenever stress started to build I stopped and went out to do some form of movement or exercise, and this helped to ease it. *Regardless of "mental phase" do at least 5 questions with reading the rationale *If you are pressed for time look up only the diseases that come up on questions that you are unsure about, and relate that to the organ of origin. *I always answered questions on the computer before studying content, and usually after studying content. Mainly because the NCLEX is computer based, and it stimulated the thinking mode while being easy to use and access. *Best tools I used: a toss up between NCSBN and PrepU. Probably would be PrepU if I had purchased it earlier (See Regular study for Pro's and/or Con's) 1) Burnout Phase - There were several times during the six month period before I took the NCLEX it was difficult to study for one reason or another. - On these days content for me would have been a waste of time, so instead I took the time to revamp my frame of mind by resting if needed, doing anything else but focus on studying for NCLEX - However, I made NCLEX a tertiary priority on these days where I would answer anywhere from 5 to 40 questions with rationales - Great programs for "burnout" and regular study that I used o NCSBN 8 week course o NCLEX Mastery app o PrepU ( would have been great, but purchased this late in my study regimen) 2) Regular study - Used Saunders 5th edition o to cover weak areas, mainly OB/GYN and Pediatrics o CD is good, you can select the specific types of questions including a selection for purely SATA. o Did not finish the entire book - ATI comprehensive review o Received this comprehensive review book after an ATI study session offered at the end of the semester o Good review book o Used this book in the later periods as the NCLEX date approached to quickly review content area I was unsure about. - NCLEX Mastery app o This was great for my longest period of "burnout". It gave easy access to questions when I had short bursts of motivation. o Allowed me to have no days where I did not answer at least 5 questions and reading the rationales. - Exam Cram o For additional questions o Bought the quick content review and the questions only version o They were good, both come with CD's and you can either take two practice tests or answer in study mode o An update to the CD allowed for the skipping of previously answered questions and/or repeating questions answered wrong. - NCSBN learning ext.: o Used this as my main study tool for the 8 week time frame o Found the questions and quizzes very helpful o The content portion may be helpful to some, but I mainly just answered the quiz questions and those in the question bank. o Percentage range: 30% to 90%, mostly 50% to 70% The 35 page review on this site Went over this periodically, and it was great. Thank you to however made and posted this overview. - PrepU: o Also called, NCLEX-RN 10,000 o Purchase this later in my study routine o Great program, probably the best one out of all the programs I have used o One issue that comes up on threads reviewing PrepU, is that there is a repeat in some questions, but I find this a minor hindrance as on half the occasion where questions are repeated, are questions I answered wrong. o This is an adaptive program, which makes it similar to the NCLEX, as you answer more questions correctly the difficulty of the questions increase. o There is quick access to quizes in weak areas o the selection of 5,10,20, or 50 questions allows for a test like experience, but also the relatively short quizzes gives an efficient short read to good rationales. As opposed to either having to take a full length test or study mode. - Miscellaneous: o Did some form of exercise daily, some days intense others easy o Did have burnout phases, and frustrating days. On those days I made it a priority to return to a positive mindset 3) Week Before NCLEX - Two days before NCLEX I started to tapper down on questions and focused on being in an optimal state for the exam. - Lightened my exercises - Practiced sleeping two days prior to the exam to see how my body and mind would react and adjust as necessary the following day. (I wrote a reply post on some of things I did two days before the exam in another thread) - And that's about it... - Good Luck everyone!

Well I just took the exam last Friday (10/24), but have not received my results yet. However, seeing that time is of the essence here maybe I can help a little. There are many great threads on here about what books and programs to use and you already have your study materials set up nicely. So I guess I will tell you about some of the "esoteric" things I did to prepare for the exam in relation to how much time till testing. There are some threads mentioning to relax the day before the exam in which I think is a good idea. I believe if you can answer questions in the percentage range that you have posted I believe you are ready in terms of content/question interpretation. The only thing remaining is arriving at the testing center in as optimal state as possible. Two days before testing I started to taper down on questions and started to prepare to be in as optimal state as possible for testing. I am a light sleeper and, as of late have been a late waker. So, two days before the exam I "practiced" sleeping early which didn't go well. In light of this experience, the following day, the day before the exam, I completely cut out all stimulant sources, mainly caffeine. I am a huge coffee consumer, so the adenosine explosion was ridiculous, headache, and lethargy the entire day which was a good thing- the lethargy that is. I also took a trial run the day before the exam, before the adenosine explosion could take affect, just to estimate how long it would take to get to the testing center and a general in person idea of where the testing center was located. On testing day I left early, listened to relaxing music, and purchased a cup of coffee. My mindset for testing day was "this is it, pass or fail I am here. Anything that could have been done should have been done weeks ago, the only thing left to do is take the test. Go with the flow at this point and be mentally present, from the moment you arrive at the testing center till the last question is answered." [but, after the last question was answered I really wanted to get out and get another cup of coffee] Whatever you do that allows you to be in your most optimal state of concentration, or relaxed focus I would suggest to start and prepare to be in that state one to two days before the exam. It may include preparing to handle any distractors while moving toward your optimal state, however it is you obtain that state. Alright, hope this helps and Good Luck!

Congratulations Ms. Brown! Yah, I don't want to say if I passed or not until I know for sure. I checked the BON a few times here in CA, but like you said it is the weekend, plus I think the hard copy results are supposed to arrive in six weeks. Hey, good luck... fingers crossed

It was okay, caught a little bit of the sniffle and cough nothing too serious though and the computer screen was a bit higher up on the desk than I was used too, but helped me keep good posture and stay awake. Took it in Anaheim. How was it for you?

I took it today. I received a seat at about 830 am after checking in.

A lot of things can affect how well you do in school or on a test, and not doing well has no bearing on intelligence... There is a story about a baker who lived in a time of great political turmoil. One day she was walking down the road, the same road she takes everyday to the shop she bakes bread in. At the crossroad armed men told her to halt and proceeded to arrest her and place her in jail. She sat in the jail and walked about peering through the slightly open door and saw an armed guard standing at attention. So she sat back down and waited. Hours went by and still no one came to set her free. Hours turned into days, days into months, and months into years. Finally she had enough, she peered through the slightly open door, and seeing the armed guard for the upteenth time, she pushed the door open walked passed the guard out into freedom... ... There are so many beautiful things within us and around us that give meaning and sometimes all we need to do is push open the door in our mind to walk towards and see those things.

You are effected because you have a heart and that is a strength disguised as a weakness. You are also right, you have no choice, but to give it your all. Everything seems to have fallen apart and you feel alone, things seem barren and bleak... You have no choice. Let it all crumble and hold on to those few things that make you who you really are the things that make life meaningful to you. Rebuild your beautiful bold heart amongst the rubble and strengthen it against the struggle. I have a two poems that I keep around in my head maybe you can use them or find something that suites you.... Any how, one is "invictus" and the other is the oath from kingdom of heaven. I believe in you from the bottom of my shallow heart, but that is meaningless because if anything it will only arouse the indomitable belief and beauty that is already in you. Whatever happens... One day at a time. Everyday is a chance to be better in the direction you want to go. Take care

To preface what I am going to say, I was by far the best clinical or lecture student, but what I really feel I am good at is "sucking". I think it takes a different mindset to know that there is a lack in whatever thing that is done. I think if you learn the process of taking a blood pressure you can learn anything. What?? There are many ways to learn, but in this case there is only one correct bp reading. So by going through the various process of "perfecting" a bp reading , skills lab practicing on the cat, etc. you may find a process that works well for you when learning other upcoming skills. Or maybe I'm wrong and I think I found a process, but only "suck" slightly less. In any case good luck, hang on tight and just keep on moving forward... Baby steps... Or maybe more of a toddler sprint...

Whatever you believe, see, and research as the best choice maybe the best thing to do is just start chipping away at it in a way that allows you to maximize learning the material and letter grade so as to meet your own learning needs and meeting the standards of whatever program you see as the right path to pursue

Drift with your dreams as you have achieved two of the three. And maybe remember, you come first. There are quotes and sayings that say "take care of yourself first and the rest will take care of itself" or something along those lines. So maybe if you have the opportunity or if you can create some time during the week to remind yourself of the beautiful you, however you do that. I just feel it's important sometimes. Wish you luck.

What I have realized about Nursing School so far is that it is not hard per say, but it does work different parts of the mind and the way thoughts are acted upon. There are also aspects of an individual that are necessary that some people do not have upon entering, I am one of them and I am thankful for the patience. There is something called "communication" that is required. In addition there is a lot I do not know. And the only easy part is making a mistake. How do I know that? ahem. What this is gradually teaching me is to really pay attention to what is going on So my take was/is whatever comes my way if there was/is a potential to harm the patient then I was/am wrong, regardless of anything else, and I push to be better, but am aware I may slip a little again, and then push some more. Vague I know, take this with a grain of salt, this is me practicing my "Teaching". Good luck!