3rd time is truly a charm!! PASSED NCLEX-RN

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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

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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 someoneBe blessedReady2Nurse5, BSN RN
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Congrats!!!

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Wow congrats!! I keep coming to this site to find hope and support that I will pass. Your post is so inspiring. I have failed the NCLEX twice already and I am hoping so much that I pass this 3rd time as well!!. Could you offer some advice like what you did as a study schedule or what you made sure you knew before taking the exam again? I'm testing soon and I am soo nervous!!!

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Congratulations, this was so inspirational! !!

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congrats!!!

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Congrats!!

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CONGRATULATIONSSSSS... I am re-testing soon for the third time as well, its been a rough journey I had never failed an exam before and failing this one twice has not been easy, I was very depressed, cried and though this was the end. your post really helps. I hope I can pass this time. I will pass :)

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