Ready2Nurse5

Thank you all for your prayers and responses. I wanted to give an update. As of September 22, 2020 I am a board certified nurse practitioner! I took the ANCC and passed!! It was a difficult exam but I went in with faith and confidence that I could do it. I want to encourage anyone having a difficult time. I understand the agony of the setback. But you CAN and you WILL do it!

I think I figured out how to private message you ?

Hey!! I have been called into work on an emergency! I will message you tomorrow for meeting times if that is okay?

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OK! Let me know of a good time for you and I will set it up. I really appreciate your help

OK great. I tried to see if I could private message you, but I could not. I will think of something as well. Maybe we could do a Google meet or zoom? Audio only is fine.

Thank you so much! I would love a study partner. I have not tried Venecia Clark but have done Walden's Crash Course. At this point anything is helpful and I am beyond grateful. God Bless!

I failed the AANP twice (second time yesterday) and I am devastated. The first time I failed by 4 questions (based on calculations). I have no idea how to pick up the pieces. I studied everyday for 5-8 hours a day. I did a live review with a duo on FB (Penny & Ruphy), Leik book, Walden crash course, Sarah Boes review and Hollier videos. I am attempting ANCC in a few weeks and I am terrified and my confidence is shot.

I failed the AANP twice and I am devastated. I have no idea how to pick up the pieces. I studied everyday for 5-8 hours a day. I did a live review with a duo on FB (Penny & Ruphy), Leik book, Walden crash course, Sarah Boes review and Hollier videos. I am attempting ANCC in a few weeks and I am terrified and my confidence is shot.

I have utilized this forum for help, motivation and encouragement. My NCLEX journey has been a rough one. But...after many tears, gloomy days and a lot of studying...I can finally say that I am a RN!!! I finished a second degree accelerated BSN program. I had no idea that I would totally have to change the way I think. It took me a while, but I managed to finish the program with a few As, and the rest Bs. I sat for the board exam about 2 months after I graduated. My school made us do virtual ATI and it took me a while to finish it (not a fan of ATI btw). The NCLEX was nothing like the questions I had been practicing. Needless to say... I FAILED in 75 questions. I was hurt. I felt so unprepared, yet I had a job already and I was ready to begin my career as a nurse. Somehow, I mustard up the strength and began to study again. All of my classmates were passing and working. I felt so behind and sad. I took the exam again. This time I made it to 109 questions... I felt better but still unsure. Once again...I failed! It hurt more this time. I studied so hard. ATI, Kaplan, Exam Cram and the LaCharity delegation book. It seemed impossible. Finally I took about a month and stepped away from everything NCLEX. I needed to regroup and clear my mind. I had to figure out what was really going on. I was extremely anxious and I was also becoming angry. I was depressed and I couldn't stand it. I started to read 'You can. You Will' by Joel Osteen. In the book he talks about the different tests of faith and how you must believe that the desires of your heart will come to pass. I knew this already, but as I read deeper into the book I changed my perspective. I started thinking positive. I started telling myself everyday 'you can do it! you were made for this!' And I started to believe it. I built myself back up. I mustard up the nerve and I set a test date. Only this time...I did not tell a soul. Not a friend, not family. I was nervous, but I told myself 'you can do it. It's your time. You are a nurse.' I took the NCLEX and it shut off around 155. The screen went blue. There was a long pause...I took a deep breath. I smiled. I gave it my best. I did not try the PVT. I just waited until the unofficial results were available. And there is was...the four letters I needed to see... PASS!!!!! Anything is possible. You have to believe. Faith is easy to say...hard to do. You cant see it or touch it. But it costs nothing to believe. You finished nursing school. You deserve your RN. Do not fear this test. Attack it, and conquer. I hope this helps someone Be blessed Ready2Nurse5, BSN RN

Thank you for this post. I myself am a multiple attempt test taker, and I am waiting for my big breakthrough. I sat for the 3rd time yesterday in hopes that this will be my last and final time. I am an anxious wreck today, but I am hopeful. Thanks again!

I finally got the nerve back up to sit for the NCLEX RN exam for the third time. After reading testimonials on this site, praying, and self reassurance I scheduled a date. I did not tell a soul. I couldn't bare the disappointment. I took the exam yesterday. It was an extremely hard exam. I had about 25 SATA, a few drag and drop, 2-3 math, lots of priority and delegation and a few hot spot questions. The screen went blue somewhere around 150-160. I don't know how to feel. I have been trying to stay positive and hopeful. I initially felt decent about it. As time has passed, I began to think of things that I possibly got wrong. It is wearing me out. At one point I felt like I didn't know what was going on during the exam, but the questions kept coming. Of the multiple times I have taken this test, this has certainly been the most difficult. I want this so bad and I am tired of studying for this exam. I have been out of work for the last few months as I failed the exam for the first time after starting a new job as a grad RN. I NEED to work and I am ready to be happy again. Failing this exam numerous times has taken its toll on me as well as my family. I hope and pray that this is my final time taking this exam.

This story has truly touched me. Like you, I am going on my third time taking this exam. I did an accelerated program and had a June graduation as well. I even took my first exam on August 27! How much of a coincidence is that? I took my second exam in November as well, and was unsuccessful. I have been so down and discouraged and trying to pick up the pieces to test again. I want my RN so bad, and I ready to put this nightmare behind me. Thank you for sharing. I will stay focused and positive as I travel this tough road.

Thank you. I really needed that. I am struggling trying to find the motivation to try again. I am so down and discouraged. But I am trying my best. I will get it, and so will you. Thank you so much again for your kind words. Very helpful.