8 yrs. ago, I failed the NCLEX, this year...

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I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!

GOD IS AWESOME!! Suzanne4 is great! And Allnurses rocks!! I couldn't have done this without the faith, strength and encouragement that I received from all of these sources during this very trying time for me.

I graduated in '99. Failed in '00 and my life took a whole new direction with a family to take care of and moving overseas with my military husband. I put my needs and dreams on hold for a long time.

Last June, I began the NCLEX journey. I followed Suzanne's plan for the most part. But there was a time when my application was in limbo and I had to fill the time with other sources before I could start on step 2. I did the NCSBN 5 wk. course, read the Priority, Delegation, and Assignment book by LaCharity, and finished off with Kaplan. The Kaplan strategies were confusing to me and I did not use them but their Q-trainers and Q-bank really helped me. Their Q's were harder than Saunders so my 50-60% scores were scaring me. I went in having scored a 59% on QT #7.

Anyways, test date arrived. I felt ready but scared that I wouldn't pass. I had made up 8 years in about 10 months...and reading about new grads. failing really scared me. But I went in, determined to do my best. It was really hard to concentrate when I could hear my heart beating against the earplugs.

My test ended in 75 Q's. I smiled out of pure relief. I didn't think I had passed especially after getting hit with 15 SATA's, and a load of infection control questions. But I was glad it was over.

Just checked the CA BRN right now, actually 5 times, just to make sure I was reading it correctly. I'm in Tokyo and my family is asleep...but I had to share with my Allnurses family!

For any of you preparing to test...you will pass! Best of luck and I'll be happy to answer any questions.

Mel, RN :nurse:

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Specializes in Pedia Cardio--- 6 yrs ago!.

:ancong!:

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Specializes in School Nursing.

cograts to you....

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congrats that is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Specializes in Clinical Nursing and OR Nursing.

That's Awesome! :ancong!:

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Specializes in Postpartum, L&D, Mother-Baby.

wow! you give me hope. i took the test 3 years ago and did not pass. i am preparing for it again. i hope my turnout will be as great as yours!!!!!!!

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congrats

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wow! you give me hope. i took the test 3 years ago and did not pass. i am preparing for it again. i hope my turnout will be as great as yours!!!!!!!

Just keep studying. Never give up. It wasn't easy, but nothing worth having ever is.

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THANK YOU ALL FOR THE WELL WISHES!!!!!!! I thought this day would never come.

Good luck to all who have yet to test!

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Specializes in LTC.

Congratulations!:balloons::w00t:

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Specializes in general.

First, CONGRATS!!!!!!!

That is so wonderful......I'm inspired by your story just because it is so similar to mine. it gives me hope.....

I am in Europe right now, graduated long time ago and I just ordered my books and I am getting ready to start preparing for nclex.....

I'm scared, excited, can't wait to start......., SCARED(like hell).....

Thank you for your story, it will help me focus and keep up with my dreams.....

Thank you, thank you....wish me luck.

All the best to you RN!!!!!!:yeah:

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