Took NCLEX PN yesterday - Nov 18th 2008

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First off, I just wanted for those preparing to take/retake the NCLEX to know that having faith and confidence:coollook: goes a long way. Please think positive:up: throughout the whole process.. From studying all the way until you receive your results. You've finished the nursing program:yeah: which means you can definitely accomplish passing the NCLEX.

I graduated the VN program in January of this year. It took me 10 months to take the NCLEX because there were many difficult situations that had spontaneously happened this year. Although life had thrown a couple speed bumps in my path, I did not let that stop me from becoming closer to my dream. It was a difficult road:banghead:... from losing a loved one:crying2: and having financial difficulties:twocents:, I gave myself time to get myself together and pick myself up again. I brought this up because I know many of us have had or still have hurdles to jump. But don't lose faith and remember to never give up. You owe it to yourself no matter what people say or think.

So I've been studying on and off for the past year but have been strictly following my Saunders Prescription Plan for about 2 months. I have pushed my test date about 4 times (which I strictly do not recommend for anyone to do:nono:) but I felt unsure and unconfident everytime that test date came closer. But in all honesty, I still did not feel confident but I knew I just had to. It was do or die, haha.

The day of the test, I was a nervous wreck:banghead:. But luckily I have a strong support system.. And they really helped me with their positive encouragement:redbeathe. Just remember to take a deep breath and relax. I know that its easier said than done... but you have to keep repeating it to yourself. Being nervous will just make it harder for you to concentrate. So just relax and try your best. Remember to take breaks if you have to. You have 5 whole hours and I'm pretty sure you will not use up that whole 5 hours. So while I was taking the test, I kind of prepared myself to not worry if I passed 85 questions. I was already at question 82 and still have not gotten a calculations question:no: so I was pretty sure I wasn't doing well. My test shut down at 85. I seriously didn't know how to feel after the test ended because I didn't recieve any calculations... I recieved 3 meds questions, 5 SATA, tons of prioritization, and like 3 maternity questions. I know that the number that it stops at does not reflect on whether or not you have passed so we will see how it goes. I have to wait one whole month for my result so I am still trying to keep the faith and positive outlook:wink2:. I really am glad I decided not to push back my date anymore. I wished that I took it sooner. But all is said and done. Please pray for me. I will let you know how it turns out.... Good luck to all who are going to be taking the NCLEX and for those who are waiting for your results. :redpinkhe

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congratulations okfresh on taking your boards :yeah:...they can definitely be intimidating. i drove myself crazy before i took mine :bugeyes:. i will pray for you and please keep us all updated! just curious, why do you have to wait a whole month to find out your results? i was able to look online for my name on the state licensing website after a couple of days even though i didn't get my actual results in the mail for a couple of weeks....

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]Good Luck.

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Good luck and thanks for posting your experiences

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thank you for your posts! it all means a lot to me. as to answer your questions about the lengthy result wait... well i live in california and this state does not participate in the quick result option. i seriously don't understand why california doesn't give that option. it's driving me nuts!:banghead:

congratulations okfresh on taking your boards :yeah:...they can definitely be intimidating. i drove myself crazy before i took mine :bugeyes:. i will pray for you and please keep us all updated! just curious, why do you have to wait a whole month to find out your results? i was able to look online for my name on the state licensing website after a couple of days even though i didn't get my actual results in the mail for a couple of weeks....

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Thank you for your posts! It all means a lot to me. As to answer your questions about the lengthy result wait... Well I live in California and this state does not participate in the quick result option. I seriously don't understand why California doesn't give that option. It's driving me nuts!:banghead:

Ca will at the moment not go down the quick results route as they allow you to sit NCLEX without a completed file. They just won't release results/license until it is completed

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I took my pn exam this morning at 8am....I took a few of deep breaths and decided to jump in....I am a nervous wreck:no: I feel like i have failed...I did study alot with saunders, hurst and Kaplan....Now I have to wait...This is dreadful!

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congratulations i know you passed the exam having no math is actually a good sign

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Best of Luck to you!!! Just relax and don't stress... When the time is right, the day ob being an RN will come... :smokin: I will be taking NCLEX again for the 3rd time :banghead:... It's really frustrating but i have to dust it off and keep going!

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I took my pn exam this morning at 8am....I took a few of deep breaths and decided to jump in....I am a nervous wreck:no: I feel like i have failed...I did study alot with saunders, hurst and Kaplan....Now I have to wait...This is dreadful!

First off, congrats on taking your test! :yeah: I know the whole process is very stressful but now it's time to get your mind off of it. You owe it to yourself.. take a break and relax! I am pretty sure all that studying has paid off. Have faith in yourself and I will be praying for you! BTW, how many questions did you have and what kind of questions did you get??

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Best of Luck to you!!! Just relax and don't stress... When the time is right, the day ob being an RN will come... :smokin: I will be taking NCLEX again for the 3rd time :banghead:... It's really frustrating but i have to dust it off and keep going!

I really admire your positive thinking! I will be praying for you! I know it is frustrating but remember that the road to success isn't always easy. And remember that when you DO pass, it'll be all more worthwhile. Good luck and keep us posted!

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First off, I just wanted for those preparing to take/retake the NCLEX to know that having faith and confidence:coollook: goes a long way. Please think positive:up: throughout the whole process.. From studying all the way until you receive your results. You've finished the nursing program:yeah: which means you can definitely accomplish passing the NCLEX.

I graduated the VN program in January of this year. It took me 10 months to take the NCLEX because there were many difficult situations that had spontaneously happened this year. Although life had thrown a couple speed bumps in my path, I did not let that stop me from becoming closer to my dream. It was a difficult road:banghead:... from losing a loved one:crying2: and having financial difficulties:twocents:, I gave myself time to get myself together and pick myself up again. I brought this up because I know many of us have had or still have hurdles to jump. But don't lose faith and remember to never give up. You owe it to yourself no matter what people say or think.

So I've been studying on and off for the past year but have been strictly following my Saunders Prescription Plan for about 2 months. I have pushed my test date about 4 times (which I strictly do not recommend for anyone to do:nono:) but I felt unsure and unconfident everytime that test date came closer. But in all honesty, I still did not feel confident but I knew I just had to. It was do or die, haha.

The day of the test, I was a nervous wreck:banghead:. But luckily I have a strong support system.. And they really helped me with their positive encouragement:redbeathe. Just remember to take a deep breath and relax. I know that its easier said than done... but you have to keep repeating it to yourself. Being nervous will just make it harder for you to concentrate. So just relax and try your best. Remember to take breaks if you have to. You have 5 whole hours and I'm pretty sure you will not use up that whole 5 hours. So while I was taking the test, I kind of prepared myself to not worry if I passed 85 questions. I was already at question 82 and still have not gotten a calculations question:no: so I was pretty sure I wasn't doing well. My test shut down at 85. I seriously didn't know how to feel after the test ended because I didn't recieve any calculations... I recieved 3 meds questions, 5 SATA, tons of prioritization, and like 3 maternity questions. I know that the number that it stops at does not reflect on whether or not you have passed so we will see how it goes. I have to wait one whole month for my result so I am still trying to keep the faith and positive outlook:wink2:. I really am glad I decided not to push back my date anymore. I wished that I took it sooner. But all is said and done. Please pray for me. I will let you know how it turns out.... Good luck to all who are going to be taking the NCLEX and for those who are waiting for your results. :redpinkhe

Congrats! I think you did excellent :) Although they say that the number your test shuts off on doesn't reflect on how well you did, you have to remember that they give you enough questions to be able to decide if you will be a safe and effective nurse. Our DON @ school told us that they look at the last 60 questions you answer. So, at 85, you passed or failed mserably. I haven't heard of anyone failing at 85.

I took my boards in June. I too shut off at 85. My test was interesting. I kept getting harder and harder questions, then I'd get a random easy one, then they'd go back to hard. I had no drug calcs. About 10 SATA, 20 prioritization, a few drug ?'s, and a lot of OB. OB was my worst subject in school, so I studied it hard. I knew it like the back of my hand, good thing I did!

From what you said, I'm almost certain you passed. So, congrats! :yeah:

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