Well one thing is, is that there is so many books out there that you can purchase for it. Alot of them are difficult to follow and others are easier to follow. Some people take the test, don't pass and then turn around re-register wait there waiting period and just jump right back into taking the test to fast without really trying to figure out why they are weak in areas. I jumped 3 times taking my test in 2006 without really concentrate on what I was doing wrong, there goes $800 dollars down that drain and it doesn't include the re-registering fee. It is a hard test and they are wanting the best nurses to help people.
They want to know are we competent enough to be a good nurse, that is fair. I had people tell me that just because I didn't pass the test doen't mean I am not a good nurse. And I new I would be a damn good nurse. I finally settled down this year and tried to figure out the questions and rationals to the questions, why it was wrong and why i got it right. After answering so many questions, it finally comes to you what they are looking for. After a failed test you got to take a couple of weeks to relax and start studying again, and again!! Practice makes perfect and I did this majorly this year. Of course, you have people out there that will try to steal your shine but you kept on going and block out all that negativity and go for what you know and want, that's if you really want it. If you really want it, you will study hard at being successful on that test. Giving up will not do anything but depress you so you have to keep trying no matter what the cost.
A person said on her that every time she paid for her test that the NCLEX was hitting the lottery with her, I felt that too but I didn't give up. There is no way that we are going to remember all the drugs or disease out there I just studied what was in the book and a few others that was mentioned on this forum. I don't want to be the kind of person that passed my test and not pay it forward to help someone else. The test is a #@&*% but by gods will and lots of prayer, lots of focus, lots of believing, he got me though it this time.
I did not take 2 hundred questions a night and study everyday from sun up to sun down. I studied at my own paste and took as many test questions as I could everyday even if it was only a 10 question quiz sometimes, the brain has to breath, I still studied. Per my Friend Brandi, she suggested hanging cards of information on my mirror. That way you can study while getting ready for work. There you go studying and don't even realize it. I had flash cards all over my room. This may not work for others but it surely worked for me. First I was against flash cards, taking the time to make them up but I gave in and did them. I put on them, all of what I thought I needed to know like (lab values) for the test. Of course there is so much to learn and know but I broke down and did it. I think now If I have to study like this again, I am putting things on flash cards and take them where ever I go and studying every chance I get. I hope this helps anyone out there struggling on this test like I did.
Just FOCUS and BELIEVE in yourself. Slow down on answering the NCLEX question, read the question and know what they are asking. Sure there is test Anxiety, I had the worst test anxiety but I learned to calm down, and relax when in that NCLEX room taking the test, ear plugs, ear phones, this is suppose to block out all the noise and it is just you and the computer. I also stopped focusing on the time clock on the computer. It could tick away I wasn't hurrying through the most important test of my life again.
Now since I am an Licensed Practical Nurse. I think I will work in the field for a few years and than go for my RN. I don't care how much they higher the standards of the test, I will do it. Accomplishment just feel so good when you finally got it, your head is raised high in the air know that I just passed the craziest test in the world but you know what to be an RN I will take that crazy test again until I pass it. I feel that I can do anything in the world now since passing that crazy but good test, I was competent nurse when I passed that test, and that is what they are looking for, competent nursing. Well, Good Luck to everyone out there trying, don't give up (I didn't) and those who have passed try to help the ones that haven't. Have a Merry Christmas Everyone and a Happy New Year!!
Thank you for this encouraging and inspirational post! I recently rescheduled my appt to take the NCLEX because I feel like I'm truly not ready and this will be my second attempt...so I hope I do well and this one count! Thank you again!
Well one thing is, is that there is so many books out there that you can purchase for it. Alot of them are difficult to follow and others are easier to follow. Some people take the test, don't pass and then turn around re-register wait there waiting period and just jump right back into taking the test to fast without really trying to figure out why they are weak in areas. I jumped 3 times taking my test in 2006 without really concentrate on what I was doing wrong, there goes $800 dollars down that drain and it doesn't include the re-registering fee. It is a hard test and they are wanting the best nurses to help people.
They want to know are we competent enough to be a good nurse, that is fair. I had people tell me that just because I didn't pass the test doen't mean I am not a good nurse. And I new I would be a damn good nurse. I finally settled down this year and tried to figure out the questions and rationals to the questions, why it was wrong and why i got it right. After answering so many questions, it finally comes to you what they are looking for. After a failed test you got to take a couple of weeks to relax and start studying again, and again!! Practice makes perfect and I did this majorly this year. Of course, you have people out there that will try to steal your shine but you kept on going and block out all that negativity and go for what you know and want, that's if you really want it. If you really want it, you will study hard at being successful on that test. Giving up will not do anything but depress you so you have to keep trying no matter what the cost.
A person said on her that every time she paid for her test that the NCLEX was hitting the lottery with her, I felt that too but I didn't give up. There is no way that we are going to remember all the drugs or disease out there I just studied what was in the book and a few others that was mentioned on this forum. I don't want to be the kind of person that passed my test and not pay it forward to help someone else. The test is a #@&*% but by gods will and lots of prayer, lots of focus, lots of believing, he got me though it this time.
I did not take 2 hundred questions a night and study everyday from sun up to sun down. I studied at my own paste and took as many test questions as I could everyday even if it was only a 10 question quiz sometimes, the brain has to breath, I still studied. Per my Friend Brandi, she suggested hanging cards of information on my mirror. That way you can study while getting ready for work. There you go studying and don't even realize it. I had flash cards all over my room. This may not work for others but it surely worked for me. First I was against flash cards, taking the time to make them up but I gave in and did them. I put on them, all of what I thought I needed to know like (lab values) for the test. Of course there is so much to learn and know but I broke down and did it. I think now If I have to study like this again, I am putting things on flash cards and take them where ever I go and studying every chance I get. I hope this helps anyone out there struggling on this test like I did.
Just FOCUS and BELIEVE in yourself. Slow down on answering the NCLEX question, read the question and know what they are asking. Sure there is test Anxiety, I had the worst test anxiety but I learned to calm down, and relax when in that NCLEX room taking the test, ear plugs, ear phones, this is suppose to block out all the noise and it is just you and the computer. I also stopped focusing on the time clock on the computer. It could tick away I wasn't hurrying through the most important test of my life again.
Now since I am an Licensed Practical Nurse. I think I will work in the field for a few years and than go for my RN. I don't care how much they higher the standards of the test, I will do it. Accomplishment just feel so good when you finally got it, your head is raised high in the air know that I just passed the craziest test in the world but you know what to be an RN I will take that crazy test again until I pass it. I feel that I can do anything in the world now since passing that crazy but good test, I was competent nurse when I passed that test, and that is what they are looking for, competent nursing. Well, Good Luck to everyone out there trying, don't give up (I didn't) and those who have passed try to help the ones that haven't. Have a Merry Christmas Everyone and a Happy New Year!!
Very well said. I read it again today for encouragement as I am getting anxious for my wednesday exam.:chair:
That is such good words of encouragement you are right there are so many books out there. I will be attempting nclex for the third time in may or june. I had just found out Monday that I failed for the second time. Hoping third time is my time... I'm so glad I joined this site due to I was feeling so down on myself. Thank you for this encouraging and inspirational post!!!
I read it again today for encouragement as I am getting anxious for my wednesday exam.:chair:
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That feel so good. Thank you....