Proud_RN

Hi everyone! First, I want to say that I TRULY know how you all feel. I failed Nclex the first time I took it back in July. I had all 265 questions and had a feeling that I did not pass (even though I knew the last question I got was right). It is all a Myth! My mistake was that I listened too much to what others had to say about the exam. The whole getting 75 vs. 265 questions, being able to tell that you’re passing if you get a lot of select all that apply/prioritization, etc… I had tons of those during my first exam but to my surprise, still failed. I retook the exam in 45 days (first week of September) and once again, received all 265 questions…. Went home and tried the PVT and got the ‘good pop up.’ I was calmer the second time around. I reminded myself of the following: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11 I went to church the Sunday before the exam. I still took it at 8am but made sure that I woke up early the day before my exam so that I would be tired and fall asleep at a reasonable time the night before my exam (11pm).I did light studying the day before the exam (barely did questions.) I went into the exam expecting to take all 265 questions and I did! As long as the computer kept giving me questions I knew I was still in the running. I read each question carefully, eliminated the two that I really didn’t like, re-read the question, chose the best answer, then went on to tackle the next question. I prayed several times before and during the exam. I also took the mini breaks they offered (prayed again) and also turned off the timer and question # (peaked occasionally for time sake). I still used Saunders 5th edition for content, Lacharity prioritization delegation and assignment, and this time used NCLEX 3500 (there is a free link on allnurses.com that you can download). I would practice questions by system and really try to understand why I got a question right vs. wrong so I read EVERY rationale. If I got it wrong because I simply did not know the content, I used Saunders to help me clarify those concepts. I REALLY wanted it the second time around. I prayed hard every day, not only to pass, but to have the strength, knowledge and patience to pass this exam. I left the exam hoping that I had passed, but not fearful of failing! I reminded myself before trying the PVT that if I failed, at least I could keep retaking it every 45 days until I passed!!! So I tried PVT and got the good pop up. One thing that helped me feel calmer was not telling my friends or family when I retested. I only told my husband this time (he is amazing)! So DON’T GIVE UP! IT CAN BE DONE AND IT WILL BE DONE!!! You are all smart enough to pass this exam, you got through nursing school and we know how brutal that was!!! GOOD LUCK, I’m praying for all of you! P.S. Said this prayer several times a day and during my exam!!! “O St. Joseph of Cupertino who by your prayer obtained from God to be asked at your examination, the only preposition you knew. Grant that I may like you succeed in the (here mention the name of Examination eg. History paper I ) examination. In return I promise to make you known and cause you to be invoked. O St. Joseph of Cupertino pray for me O Holy Ghost enlighten me Our Lady of Good Studies pray for me Sacred Head of Jesus, Seat of divine wisdom, enlighten me”