Well, i did it! Passed with 130, after 7 years post nursing school graduation

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I am not usually the one who submits articles, rather I choose to be a message reader. But like many, i vowed to give back to the source that motivated me when I needed it the most.

Yes, I passed, after 7 years having graduated from nursing school, and 2 unsuccessful attempts. I've seen many articles about this program or that program, but I can attest to only two: LEARNINGEXT.COM AND KAPTEST.COM. Learning ext provided me with core context that I personally desperately needed and Kaptest gave me NCLEX test taking skills, that I obviously lacked before.

Lets start from the beginning. The first two failed attempts I was WAY too cocky and over confident in my abilities. 'DIDNT WORK OUT WELL". Once I humbled myself, I dedicated the better part of a month and a half to down right commitment. questions everyday, constantly looking up what I did not know (EVEN ON TESTING DAY I DIDNT KNOW IT ALL, AND NEITHER WILL YOU) But what I did know is how to take the test. Daily questions had me to the point where answers jumped off the page at me. Which quite frankly frightened me, because I just couldn't believe I knew the answers so well. Know your lab values, electrolytes, BP up or down, RR up or down, hypo volume/hypervolume, the major most common disorders (ASTHMA, MI, INCREASED ICP, ETC.) The reality of it is that knowing the SE of cystic fibrosis medication is awesome, but "in my humble opinion, not worthy of beating yourself up if you don't remember.

There is so much more that I can share, and if you read and have further questions, ask and I will answer. Just know that : I've been out of nursing school for quite some time and I passed. With only 130 questions. Also, before I forget, PLEASE PLEASE look at the CAT format that NCLEX uses. It was so important for me to understand that I didn't have to get the majority of the questions right, I just needed to stay above the pass level at application level. good luck to you all and first and foremost, KEEP GOD FIRST! Without him, KAPTEST nor LEARNINGEXT would have been useful.

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Congratulations! I'm happy that you stuck with it and hopefully your hardbwork and dedication can inspire others.

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Hi! I also was out of school 7 years and just passed the nclex in July on my 3rd try. I have to take a nurse refresher course because I have been out of school so long but just wondering how the job search is going for you???

Congrats!

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Well Congrats to you...that is dedication.

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Specializes in Progressive Care, Sub-Acute, Hospice, Geriatrics.

Congrats!!! Can't wait to pass mine as well!

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