amh92

I am a part of the Summer 2015 nurse residency program! Would love to help and ease some nerves as much as I can. Working here is a dream come true - good luck everyone!

Hi all! I am posting for the hope of a little advice and peace of mind as I go in to taking the NCLEX for the second time. A little background about me, I just graduated from a four year program and took my first NCLEX in late June, using Kaplan to study. I took the entire 265 questions and received near passing level in every category. I applied to a different state than the initial state I tested in (the state my job is in) in hopes of moving the process along faster once I pass. I was very lucky to have gotten a job at a wonderful hospital, and am currently working there as an unlicensed professional until I take my exam again. I received my ATT today to test. I do not feel entirely prepared to test yet, as I am working with a tutor now to complete the Saunder comprehensive review. I anticipate testing in about 4 weeks. The catch to this situation is that if I do not pass the second time around, I unfortunately could lose my position at the hospital. Failing the NCLEX was heartbreaking, and for those who have experienced it, a major blow to having confidence in myself and my ability to take this exam. Now, I realize that I have a lot to lose. I have tried desperately myself to reduce my own test anxiety and fear, and to boost my confidence. For those of you who may have gone through this, I guess my question is, how do you get over that hump of feeling sad about the last exam, and what did you do to reduce your anxiety going in to the exam the second time around? I feel my fear overwhelming me and I just want to move past it with a clear mind going in to the exam this second time around. Any uplifting words of advice or past experiences would be so appreciated. Congrats to you all who have passed, and good luck to those who are taking the exam in the near future! We have all worked incredibly hard to get through our programs, I know that it won't be for nothing! Thanks :)