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Welp guys, passed with 75! Got my results in 24 hours. Officially an RN and starting my new job the day I get back from Seattle í ½í¸Š

Oh my gosh hi! I remember you too! I used to run rampant constantly on this site but got so busy with school that I cut back. Test shut off at 75 questions. Pretty sure I felt like dying but I tried the Pearson trick just for some peace of mind and all looks good. Just relentlessly checking the BON site haha.

Test shut off at 75 questions and I felt like I was gonna puke. Did the not-totally-reliable-but-peace-of-mind Pearson Vue trick and that looks good so far. Just gotta wait for the results on the BON website!

Thank you thank you! I used UWorld, Mastery, Saunders, and ATI!

I'm aware of that. This is just a research topic for a project I'm working on.

Hey all, I know there's an old poll with the same question, but it's several years old now and the NCLEX has changed over the years. I was wondering if recently-taken NCLEX-RN test-takers whose test shut off at 75 would vote and say if they passed or failed. This is kind of a statistic/research type inquiry. Thanks!

Welp, after a very long, hard, and stressful few years, I completed nursing school and graduated last month. I take my NCLEX on Wednesday. I've been studying like crazy and can only hope that I have enough knowledge retained in my brain to pass. I already have a job lined up in ICU/IMCU, they're just waiting for me to pass boards so I can start orientation (set date is the 19th as of now). Positive vibes and prayers are welcomed!

Hey All! I used to be a hardcore dedicated AN user and then life and school got me pretty busy and many things have changed since I used to come on here all the time. But the good news is I've made it to my final semester (FINALLY) and what a wild ride. Anyways, over the course of the past year, I got involved with (and heart broken) by someone in the Army. In that time I learned a lot about the military and did a ton of research over the past 7 months or so and decided that nursing in the Air Force is something I really want to pursue. I'm speaking to a recruiter tomorrow but was wondering if anyone out there does nursing in any of the military branches currently and what you like about it. I'm finishing school with my associates and trying to decide if I should go back to school for my Bachelors first and commission in as an officer or if I should jump right in as an enlisted and attend school for my Bachelors that way. I'd love to hear some good stories and opinions on this.

How hard is it to get an RN position in Hawaii (specifically O'ahu) if you're coming from out of state as a new grad? Would letters of recommendation help? I ask because I'm graduating nursing school in May and taking my NCLEX shortly after and have plans to move to O'ahu by the end of summer (projected date is somewhere around August/September).

Oh my god this is fantastic hahahahaha.

Onward to the last half of the first semester (seriously, already!?) I passed my fundamentals course and was able to progress into Med-Surg and clinical! I realized nursing school does not give instant gratification; you must wait to find out if you got in, wait for your books, wait for your schedule, wait for school to start, wait to find out your test results, and so on and so forth. Not to say it isn't like this in any other type of program. Nursing students should never "call out" the nurses in the clinical setting for anything they may see or feel is wrong (not something I did, something I observed). If I notice information I'm studying isn't sticking, I can make inappropriate mnemonics for myself that instantly helps me remember the information. I discovered I have ADD. I really freaking don't like NANDAs. I also really freaking don't like careplans. One of my nursing instructors came to the unit I work on (visiting someone) and told me the next day in school that she was impressed by how professional I looked at work, which brightened my day. I have been viewing everything with a positive perspective and it's really improved my outlook on life and outcomes. Every morning when I am getting ready I tell myself, "I am going to be a nurse." It really gets me pumped for the day. Anyways, running on 2 hours of sleep here; have a 16 hour shift at the hospital tomorrow and 12-hour clinical the following day. Going to stock up on the sleep while I can. Tata for now.

My advice: Stick out your current job until you're done with school or until you can find something more accommodating to your school schedule. I know what it's like to dislike your current job, but this is why you're in school, so you can get into an area you want to be in. It seems like there are way more cons than pros when it comes to switching to a new unit. As far as drawing blood and all that goes, that really doesn't matter because you're going to learn all of that in school anyway. Good luck.

First semester is halfway through (thank God). I got a job as a PCA on a med/tele unit; it IS possible to do well in school and work (although I am negative sleep sometimes). The guy I'm seeing is leaving on tour next week and won't be back home until May. Is it wrong I'm actually sorta excited for him to go so I can focus solely on school? Assess everything. Pay attention in pharm. The instructors have great stories. I hate waiting to see how I did on an exam. I miss taco Tuesday's; will need to return to that routine again. I haven't broken down yet, but I'm waiting for it. Sometimes drinking wine while studying helps. I'm really freaking tired and stressed but I'm doing well in school and I like my job. Toodaloo.

I've learned that I never have time for AN anymore! Friendships suffer a bit and sometimes those friends can't stick around. Drinking 3 margaritas the night before Pharmacology and Fundamentals day is not a good idea. It is actually possible to go through an entire container of coffee by myself. Not biting my nails is really hard now that I can't wear nail polish. 'til next time.

You cheat, you die. Basically don't post anything on social media. Ever. Pharmacology is going to be a nightmare. The manikins are freakin' astounding. My instructors are awesome. They keep the classrooms at approximately 32 degrees. Those are basically the fun ones. Of course I learned actual nursing things as well. Non-school related things: It is possible to eat out 4 lunches in a row and not die (although I feel like I might). I still don't know what triggers my anxiety (but I am determined to find out). Three words: Underoath. Reunion. Tour.