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well done GigglyStyle on passing -- just catching up properly on reading all the threads properly- after all that worry - you made it...!!!! Good luck to those who are waiting - stay patient and positive...x

Well done on securing the post!! I am sure that your anxieties will settle down - look at the skills you listed as possessing already - hard working, someone who does what is needed and critical thinking skills --- all of these are transferable in your new position and valuable too. Having managed a small team of 5 which was quite comfortable after I got used to it, I have recently moved into managing a much larger number I have similar fears all over again!! All of the advice above is valid and you have been doing it anyway -- getting to know the formal policy/standard/role of the manager as well as getting to know your team, watching their ability- where are their strengths and where do you as a manager need to either advocate or deal with sticky issues .. . I loved gaining the trust of my small team in the past and that in turn led to good productivity and results - we had knocks, but dealt with the clinical work/issues as a team and I managed them doing that ---I learned to share when appropriate, include in developments and delegate... I found it rewarding after the fear - and yes I sat in a small office of my own looking at my computer screen a few times -- thinking "what have I done??"" You are thrilled with your post - enjoy it - apply all of your positivity and I am sure that you will make a difference! take care J

Completely agree with last comment.. Put all distractions aways and focus for your set study time -- make a timetable and stick to it..if you are recommended to do a remedial course your Campus may offer you support at the end of the taught course to prepare for the exam. Mine did and it was such a good help. I had access to a 12 week study plan and sat my Nclex 2 weeks after that. Do each body system, heart, kidneys, lungs etc and then look at what can go wrong with them!! I started off doing only small amount of questions per day and then worked up to doing between 75-100 on each day that I had planned to study. I did not study at weekends - had family time but very strict with study Mon-Friday. I always read the rationale for the questions that I got wrong.. One condition came up in the exam -- it was in 3 questions -- Didn't know what it was at first but figured it was something progressive and debilitating by the choices given - it was neurological -- and I still passed so don't give up. Use your time wisely..When studying I had a rule....Gadgets/social media/tv off. I listened to radio on low volume or with headphones...and took snack breaks.... good luck....

Don't lose heart -- did you pay the $8 for quick results, if so that is unacceptable -- I sat mine at 11.30 on a Friday and was able to see results on the Sunday lunch time.....or are you trying the 'trick" ?......it must be very frustrating but I bet it will be ok! Thinking of you...

Good luck Gigglystyle.. I think comment above is very good and accurate -- ATi is really good prep for Nclex but in reality from what I experienced in the exam the ATi practice tests I did were much harder! What I did after the Nclex was panic about the ones I was not sure about and forgot about many easier ones where I thought "oh, I know this!".....and clearly answered correctly. Also agree with Belljar above that I recall quite a few legal/ethical issue questions and delegation questions. Be thinking of you...I have a job interview today! Its a roller coaster..study like a mad thing....pass the Nclex - applied for jobs online - license arrived and 1st call to come to interview... and its today.. I pray that you will have good new today too.....

I believe that if you are considering a remedial or refresher course you should check with your board of nursing who will be issuing your license --they have a list of providers. Then you will be able to chose one as near to you as possible? They all require number of taught hours and number of clinical practice hours. Hope this helps Janice

Hang in there>>. hoping for a good result for you...I got my results on a Sunday after sitting the exam on the Friday...did not try the trick just waited and did not believe that I had passed on leaving that examination room at all...so there is great hope for you...

Hello, I have dipped in and out of this site many times over the past couple of years. Never posted till now..... I sat and passed the Nclex last week with around 89 questions asked....forgot to check the actual number but was in for 2.5 hours. It was terrifying. I also believed I had failed and cried - my poor husband!! I woke in the middle of the night and checked 4 questions that I remembered from the exam. they were tough and I got 3 out of four correct. Thought that was a good sign. I waited the 48 hours and when checked I passed!!! Hooray.. The reason I am posting is that I want to encourage others. I have come from Scotland in UK to Florida. In UK I was a registered nurse for 26 years in community psychiatry. Last time I did any theory or clinical practice in med/surg/obs/paeds was in 1987!! When I applied to FBN they recommended that I do six week 'remedial course" - unfortunate title I feel. In my class there were 3 people who had been out of practice for around 10 years, 3 people who had failed Nclex 3 times and me. It was expensive $1900 and intense with clinical placements too. I enjoyed it though. On finishing the course we were given option of ATi online support which I took up for 12 week study plan. Studying 4-5 hours per day....Online tutor was really good. I followed their materials in sequence and cross referenced with Saunders Nclex book which I had purchased before I left Scotland. Everyday I did test questions via the Suanders site which buying their book gives you access to. When I got them wrong, I looked up the rationale. I set up wee notebooks for each body system and entered my own noted and diagrams. I wrote out lab values and taped to my mirror - reciting them every evening and morning - I then found that when I read questions with labs in they were making more sense. I did the same with burns/cancer staging/pressure sores/ABGs etc. Nurse slabs site was great for questions too. I started doing around 10-15 questions each day and in the 3 weeks prior to my test was doing around 100. Even if the result was rubbish I read the rationales again. I also looked up how body systems function on youtube and found many simplified diagrams and explanations of cardiac/kidneys/lungs etc... When mock testing myself on 75-100 questions I was getting around 72%. Did not feel confident going into the exam at all. With all the detail given on here though and following the Nclex instructions to the letter - there were no surprises. I grounded myselfafter all the intro stuff on the computer, said a short prayer and went for it. When it did not cut off at 75 questions I thought that was a good sign. I was offered a rest/break at 2 hours I think and said no to that. I decided if I reached question 100 I would request a rest/break. When it cut off I was gutted -- confused and only recalled the questions that I had found difficult. I clearly forgot most of the ones that I answered quickly and without any problems... I hope this helps. Don't feel overwhelmed - I did feel that lots of times at the library. Cut your study materials down to approx 2 good resources - don't overload. Repeat until you understand - ask others too. I spoke with a nurse who had great experience in cardiac - we went for a coffee and she went over EKGs with me...so use your contacts. People will be positive and want to help.. thats what I found anyway..Good luck! Jan

Hey - you may have solved this by now? i have applied to FL and 8months later (!!!!) all transcripts from UK have been done. I also trained in UK - old modular system - 1987-1990 - the NMC gave a report and my old uni (amalgamated with another) gave a breakdown in table form of comparison of theory and clinical hours. I find it hard to believe that your old Uni has no record or way of quantifying your education with them?? Florida Board of Nursing have invited me to meeting on 6 August 2015 in Miami. I have a deficit of 32 hours of paediatric theory..noted from my nurse training 1987-1990. I would not mind you having my CGFNS outline - I am a psychiatric nurse (not recognised as qualification in its own right in US), despite continued education to MSc level and 26 years of unblemished experience in mental health. let me know your thoughts? kindest regards J.

Hi - I know this was posted some time ago and not sure if you even come in to check mail. Fingers crossed!! I am in similar position that you were. I have been invited 6 August to attend FL BON meeting in Miami. I trained in UK - missing theory paeds hours only in transcribed details - planning to attend the meeting so that I can answer any questions. Also checked out courses local to FL home address - how did you get on with your process in the end. and how scarey was the BON meeting to attend.??? thanks Janice