I signed up for the class because I needed to be held accountable for studying and get refocused after getting married. I did not make studying a priority after graduation, I was distracted with wedding related things. My first attempt at the NCLEX was three days before Jacob and I tied the knot. I knew if I did not take this opportunity to join this class and apply myself, I was going to have two failed attempts.

I feel good right now with learning all the material. I do get a little overwhelmed at times but that is to be expected with so much riding on me to pass. I need/want to pass to have a family, buy a house, and travel. My husband has been nothing but supportive of me going back to school. At the end of this and when I pass, I’d like to book a trip as a thank you for supporting my dream.

Week 3

Felt like I wasn’t progressing in questions and felt overwhelmed. My car was put in the shop for leaking oil and my test grades are dropping. I’ve hit a run of bad luck since coming back from our honeymoon.

Week 4

I’m not sleeping well and have been taking Benadryl at night so I can rest. I’m constantly worried about if I’m smart enough to pass this stupid exam. My husband had a good heart to heart talk with me with all my worries. He believes in me when I keep doubting myself. It’s been difficult to stay positive.

Week 5

I’ve rested, haven’t worked much and have been putting more of my focus on study material. I feel good when asked questions and I know the answer. I’m still internalizing all my fear about “what if”, I don’t want to be disappointed again. I feel like I’ve been holding my breath waiting to take this test again.

Week 6

The last week felt surreal, how did 6 weeks go so quick. I do see improvement in myself with questions and understanding bigger concepts. I need to constantly remind myself to slow down, take breaks, and breath. I’m taking the NCLEX Monday and I’m more excited than the last time. I feel more prepared. I want to thank Nick for taking the extra time being away from him family to practice questions with us.

Post Pass the NCLEX

I took this class like a college course; I was reading the ATI on top of Medsurg & Fundamentals books from school I still had laying around. I learn by reading and writing, along with how Nick was repetitive with his information, and it stuck with me.

I’m glad Jacob (my husband) gave me a little more than a nudge to join the class (I’m a hardheaded person). The class itself helped me organize my thoughts along with gaining new study habits. I had graduated in May 2022, failed the NCLEX, had just gotten married, and came back from our honeymoon all right before this class started. I needed something to hold me accountable for studying. I failed once and I was not about to fail again. I was honestly devastated with the Uworld predictor test on the last day of class. This was life or death for me, and I had to pass: over my dead body was I going to take the NCLEX a third time. I pushed all my fears/anxiety aside and decided to not let those feelings get the best of me. I had been through some rough times years ago and I wasn’t going to let this little test predictor determine my future. I made a plan, stuck to it, and passed.

I’m so excited that I’m done with school. I can now spend my free time enjoying doing things I like to do. I passed my NCLEX and my dream since graduating high school in 2009 has come true. I look forward to what the future has in store for me.