This is a surreal feeling---I beat the NCLEX beast! Here's my story

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OMG I don't know where to start so I'll start by saying I PASSED! I guess the 3rd time is really a charm. I just took my exam this past friday 08/08/08 (wow I never realized all those '08's LOL) and just found out today I passed. For almost a year, I have read post after post of how others have passed and prayed and hoped that one day I would be able to say the same. There were times where I felt maybe I would never be able to say the same. If you read my previous posts you'll know why I really had to pass this time around. The other 2x I didn't finish my exam (finished in the 200s), this time my computer shut off at 75qs after less than 2 hours with a 15 min break. I have really bad test anxiety but I wasn't going to let it get the best of me this time around. I worked too damn hard and sacrificed toooooo much time to have to go in and take it again. In NJ if you fail 3x you have to take a remedial class before you can sit for the 4th time so I had a lot of weight on my shoulders. As I was taking the test the questions seemed easy and although I felt like I was taking my time the answers came to me. I didn't want to tell anyone this before I got my results LOL.

I graduated last may with honors so it was a low blow and reality check when those who didn't do as well in nursing school passed on their first try and I didn't. Another low blow was hearing about students who just graduated this may pass and I was yet to do so. NCLEX doesn't care how you did it school. I never let how I did in school determine my study plan because I studied hard the first time yet I didn't pass (I cried for 3 hrs straight) and the second attempt I cried for a few days. For a little over a year, my family has gone on the NCLEX-RN rollercoaster with me and hurt and worried for me because I was so stressed.

I studied everyday, worked less than 15 hrs a month, couldn't contribute financially, and watched my mom work from 7am-7pm and then leave to go back to work on the same day from 11pm-6:30am. She did that 4 days a week for a few months and it hurt me so bad. :crying2: I worked so hard for this and I cherish it and I can't wait to go help others. I want to say thanks to allnurses because it kept me motivated, thanks to everyone who replied to my posts, and thank you sooooo much Suzanne. I completed part one of your plan but didn't get to finish part 2. Part one was so good that I was already starting to think like a nurse :-)

Here's my advice:

1) Suzanne's plan (Saunders Review)

2) P & D book---this is how NCLEX wants you to think

3) Questions (make sure to review rationales to right and wrong answers)

***I wrote rationales on a notebook but I didn't get a chance to review them, please make sure to review your notes***

4) Lippincott Q &A book

5) Lots of questions

Congrats to the new RNs and for the soon to be RNs don't EVER give up, you came too far to give up now. You can do it, if you have any questions PM me and I'll get back to you. Good luck :redbeathe

xoxo

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

:ancong!:

That is so great!!

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Specializes in Telemetry/Med Surg.

Congratulations!!!

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Specializes in LTC, case mgmt, agency.

OMG!!! I am so happy for you. :yeah::yeah::yeah: Please say a prayer as I tackle the beast this week. :ancong!::prdnrs::bow::bow:

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OMG!!! I am so happy for you. :yeah::yeah::yeah: Please say a prayer as I tackle the beast this week. :ancong!::prdnrs::bow::bow:

Thanks, I will. Good luck to you, YOU CAN DO IT :)

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Congratulations, good luck to the future

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:balloons::balloons::balloons::w00t::w00t::clpty:

congratulations!!!! for you the 3rd time was the charm!!! how exciting!! now go and celebrate!!! best wishes in your nursing career!!

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Specializes in Stroke/Neuro.

Your story is truly an inspiration for me. I also took my nclex on 8/8/08 and I had all 265 questions, just found out this morning that I failed. BUT after reading your truly amazing story, I know I can nail this beast. The P & D book you refer to in your post, is that the priority & delegation book? Maybe I will also give that one a try. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ON YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT, I AM SOOOO VERY PROUD OF YOU.....TAKE A DEEP BREATH..GO CELEBRATE....YOU WILL MAKE AN AMAZING NURSE!!!!

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Congrats!!!!!! Im very happy for you!!! I also take my NCLEX-RN this week too....:( very scared!!!

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Specializes in none.
:yeah::yeah::yeah: :ancong!:
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Congrats!!!!!! Im very happy for you!!! I also take my NCLEX-RN this week too....:( very scared!!!

Good luck, don't give up nomatter what happens. Do questions and think like a nurse :up:

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Specializes in none.
Your story is truly an inspiration for me. I also took my nclex on 8/8/08 and I had all 265 questions, just found out this morning that I failed. BUT after reading your truly amazing story, I know I can nail this beast. The P & D book you refer to in your post, is that the priority & delegation book? Maybe I will also give that one a try. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ON YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT, I AM SOOOO VERY PROUD OF YOU.....TAKE A DEEP BREATH..GO CELEBRATE....YOU WILL MAKE AN AMAZING NURSE!!!!

Sorry you didn't pass. Pretty awful feeling. :icon_hug: But like you said to brwnsuga, you can "nail the beast". :sasq: Take some time off to clear your mind and do something nice for yourself. Then come back with a positive attitude ready to pass. Have you tried Suzannes plan? I am on the first part right now. I failed twice & am not planning to fail again!!!! Give it a try, it may help. Good luck!!:redpinkhe:wink2:

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