4 years since graduation, now taking NCLEX

[jfoxandbunnies]

I hope you guys are having a wonderful day so far.

I am very anxious about the NCLEX since I just decided to take the test after graduating nursing school 4 years ago. I am not sure I can pass it since it's been a long time for me since I opened my nursing books.

A little background: I am currently working as an enlisted personnel in the Navy and I do deploy. I have a hard time reviewing and working at the same time because we often go out to the field and train for weeks but I try to spend the little time off I have doing Hurst video review and answering questions on my phone. I am looking for some motivation out there or at least, people who took their NCLEX years after they graduated. It just seems so impossible for me to pass it. Do you guys have any advice?

[sparkeepoo]

first off, you have to believe in yourself. and plan your time reviewing. Youll pass it with your positivity, knowledge and determination. Good luck!

[gizahon]

Yes, i agree with the above post. Believe in yourself, stay positive and pray.

God has a plan for you and I love God. Just study hard and you will do great. Please let me know and I will be praying for you.

May God bless us all!!!!

[Misi]

It is possible, if you make it happen. I did it. I'm in CA. I graduated 2012, took my 1st exam in 2013. Stopped at 85 questions. I knew I had failed since the exam questions rotated only of delegation, prioritizing, and client care. I did do the PVT Trick and got the Bad Pop up. I studied for my second exam for 5 weeks. I did about 50 to 175 questions daily. I took my second exam on 9/19/2016 - stopped at 205 questions. I had one drug calculation, tons of SATA's, around 4 hot spot images, allot of order of procedures (drag and drop), many prioritizing, client care, delegation and ABC's. I left the testing center reflecting that I had a good chance since the questions were different than my 1st attempt. I continued to believe in myself and I stayed positive. I decided not to do the PVT Trick. I received my Congratulations letter with the form of how to apply for the initial LPN licensure on 9/29/16. I paid the fee thru Breeze. Now, I'm waiting for my License. So, I hope my story will help those who are in the situation I was in or even continuing to take their exams after failing. You can reach your goal! JUST DO IT!!

[cogirlPN]

Congratulations on passing that is a huge accomplishment after all that time!! I have also been out of school for years and i am Very nervous about retaking the NCLEX. i have been comparing review sites like Kaplin and Hurst but i am not sure what is the best strategy, what did you use to study for your test?

[Ryan_007]

I'm in the same situation as you. I graduated in Dec 2013, took the test in February and May 2014 and failed both times. I just recently decided to stop doubting myself and try again. I just signed up for Hurst and will be doing Uworld as well. Good luck to you!

[jfoxandbunnies]

Thank you for your words of encouragement guys. I needed that. I just got my Acceptance letter from the BON today and I'm planning to take the test in February '17. I hope that is enough time for me to study. Let us not give up on our dreams and pray.