Words of encouragement for Nclex test takers

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I found out today that I passed Nclex rn. I would like to share my story with some who might be upset or uncertain.

I took my test the first time in Sept. and failed with 75 questions. I couldn't believe it. I cried for a couple of hours. I had an excellent support system. I didn't wait to face my co-workers at first. When I got there everyone was like many nurses take it more than one time. Just because you have to take it more than one time doesn't mean that you are going to be a bad nurse.

I didn't have the money to pay for the exam the second so I had to wait. Well my job kept worry me about a date so I just gave them a date so they would leave me alone. I finally decided that I was going to step out on faith and take off for a 1 month. So my last day of work was Nov. 17. I had one nurse tell me "You know you need your money". I responsed by telling her "You don't know who I know."

I ended up going to church on sunday and the pastor told me that if I keep my focus on god that everything is going to be okay. Well at that time I was going thru some other things and totally forgot about nclex. But when I got home I realize what he said to me. I would fast one day a week. I would pray every day all day. Then I began to beg the lord to allow the holy spirit to lead me and give me the knowledge that I need.

I studied using the Feuer's Audio CDs. I friend who had failed the first time too, took kaplan the second and passed so she passed on kaplan information. I can never say that I spent all day studing because I didn't. I would get at my dining room table and study for about 1 to 2 hrs or maybe less. I still talked to my friends on the phone. Went a couple of places to enjoy myself.

The last four days before my test I started to get sick any time I would pick up any information.

I went into the test center prayed up. I was prepared to stay the entire 6 hours. When I sat in front of the computer I prayed again. I prayed on every question. I thank god for his mercy and grace because without him it wouldn't be possible.

I just wanted to share my story with someone who low on faith and needed an uplifting. May God Bless each and everyone.

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Specializes in PACU.

thank you for your post. i totally understand. i beleive that what God has planned for us will be. i am not too nervous about the NCLEX, because i have come this far with many bumps along the road. i know that this is God's plan for me and i am just going to continue to have faith and work hard.'

its so ironic that you posted this. i was just scanning the boards looking for a solution to my "which review course to take" question. you have confirmed my decision that i am going to continue to pray and have God guide my plans

god bless you

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Med-Surg, Cardiology.

congrats rn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!you did it!!!

:balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons:

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Specializes in ONcology.
I found out today that I passed Nclex rn. I would like to share my story with some who might be upset or uncertain.

I took my test the first time in Sept. and failed with 75 questions. I couldn't believe it. I cried for a couple of hours. I had an excellent support system. I didn't wait to face my co-workers at first. When I got there everyone was like many nurses take it more than one time. Just because you have to take it more than one time doesn't mean that you are going to be a bad nurse.

I didn't have the money to pay for the exam the second so I had to wait. Well my job kept worry me about a date so I just gave them a date so they would leave me alone. I finally decided that I was going to step out on faith and take off for a 1 month. So my last day of work was Nov. 17. I had one nurse tell me "You know you need your money". I responsed by telling her "You don't know who I know."

I ended up going to church on sunday and the pastor told me that if I keep my focus on god that everything is going to be okay. Well at that time I was going thru some other things and totally forgot about nclex. But when I got home I realize what he said to me. I would fast one day a week. I would pray every day all day. Then I began to beg the lord to allow the holy spirit to lead me and give me the knowledge that I need.

I studied using the Feuer's Audio CDs. I friend who had failed the first time too, took kaplan the second and passed so she passed on kaplan information. I can never say that I spent all day studing because I didn't. I would get at my dining room table and study for about 1 to 2 hrs or maybe less. I still talked to my friends on the phone. Went a couple of places to enjoy myself.

The last four days before my test I started to get sick any time I would pick up any information.

I went into the test center prayed up. I was prepared to stay the entire 6 hours. When I sat in front of the computer I prayed again. I prayed on every question. I thank god for his mercy and grace because without him it wouldn't be possible.

I just wanted to share my story with someone who low on faith and needed an uplifting. May God Bless each and everyone.

Congrats on passing the boards....... and thanks for the post. It lifted my sprit up...... sometimes i pray about the exam and other times i blame god for everything (regarding the NCLEX exam).

Good luck to you and remember us in ur prayers....... planning to take it the last week of Feb.

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nurdar thank you for your post. i'm just waiting for my results coz i somehow have a similar experience with you. so i'm praying that i passed so i could share it here as well how i did prepare for the exam. Congratulations & Godbless on your career! Happy Holidays! =D

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KANO, I know its hard not to lose you faith. I not trying to preach to you I just wanted to give you some words of wisdom. God has a plan for each and everyones life and its up to us to be faithful. You are probably saying how do you expect to me have faith? Please remember that he doesn't put more on us than we can bare. As soon as we get to the point of a breakthough we lose our faith. Keep believing that all things are possible.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

congrats

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Very inspirational..thanks for sharing this story...

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Specializes in Tele.

congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!

i am so happy for you!

having faith in god & studying really helps!

i kept telling myself also that i was good enough to pass, that if other people in my class passed, then i was good to pass too!

congrats again and again!!!!:balloons:

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hi everyone,

I have a lot anxiety right now, i took the nclex back in nov2007, i failed, i was so depressed, crying, ashamed. Specially that i could no longer work a a gpn. Once you failed you loose the status. I am studying very hard , but sometimes, i get scared feeling that i don't know anything. I pray a lot i always have. I dreamed about the feeling of passing the nclex. can someone please tell me the best review so far. I have kaplan. exam cram, you name it . from your own experience wich one is the best. Please reply

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
hi everyone,

I have a lot anxiety right now, i took the nclex back in nov2007, i failed, i was so depressed, crying, ashamed. Specially that i could no longer work a a gpn. Once you failed you loose the status. I am studying very hard , but sometimes, i get scared feeling that i don't know anything. I pray a lot i always have. I dreamed about the feeling of passing the nclex. can someone please tell me the best review so far. I have kaplan. exam cram, you name it . from your own experience wich one is the best. Please reply

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Check out Suzanne's plan you can find all info under the sticky 2008 Version of Suzanne's plan. To send a pm once completed the first part you click on members name and in the drop down box select send private message.

Good luck

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Specializes in ICU.

I LOVE the idea of praying before each question... that is EXACTLY what I am going to do come April 14th!!!!

Genny

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