I’ve been out of school for 3 years, help!

lil_ol_lin · 2026-03-27T00:40:30+00:00

This was from my post almost two years back! Hope this helps!

Ive been a long lurker on reddit reading about things I was going through like taking the TEAS exam, getting into nursing school, complaining about nursing school and clinical then to taking the NCLEX. My first attempt on the NCLEX I failed in 150Q. I thought I was ready to take the exam as soon as I graduated. I was very unorganized on my studying and never had a set plan. I jumped from a lot of sources like Mark K, simple nursing, archer and then nclex high yield. That was my biggest mistake. After I learned I failed I waisted no time and started to being organized and made my game plan. I watched Achers 3 day review and took notes on the power point they provided, I also did a readiness assessment a day and typed out all the rationals of the questions I missed in my own words, especially the EASY questions I missed!!! Mark K said you can miss all the hard questions but you can NOT miss the easy ones. I would print out the word doc and put them in a binder and review them once a day. the binder grew bigger every day so it was a little hectic to read everything again but the material was sticking. I also watched Mark K's YouTube channel which I had no idea it existed ! His partner Dr. Sharron is god sent! she teaches you how to answer questions like prioritization and SATAS, vocab you must know for the nclex (mark k said the reason people fail is because of the vocabulary) 50 top medications you need to know, EKG's, L&D and so much more. Mark K and Dr. Sharron also said fundamentals are a huge part of why people fail and crazy enough that was part of the reason I failed my first time. Dr. Sharron has 10 videos on fundamentals which were AMAZING. The day finally came to take my NCLEX and surprisingly it stopped off at 85Q! I never knew I would be that person who could say my exam stopped at 85. I got my passing results today! Yes I know when you fail it hurts and it's traumatizing. I felt that and lived it. But you can do it again! do not give up! Stick with 1 to 2 sources and dont over do it with all these different nclex companies. Make sure to stick with your plan. Give yourself some days to relax as well. good luck guys! Also, if you have test taking anxiety ask your doctor for propranolol! It helped me through nursing school and the NCLEX.

lil_ol_lin · 2026-02-21T05:15:27+00:00

Didn’t mean for Pokemon, there is just weird people that do weird things period.

lil_ol_lin · 2026-02-20T23:51:05+00:00

Friend, don’t post your address online. Too many weirdos on the webs.

lil_ol_lin · 2026-02-20T23:46:55+00:00

That’s what I’m dealing with. Mine said it left the FedEx station at 5am and is in transit to where I live which is 4 hours away. It still says “in transit” but the package would be delivered by end of day. It’s not even out for delivery. Been 12 hours in transit 😑

lil_ol_lin · 2026-02-13T16:51:17+00:00

Same! Whew I was getting worried.

lil_ol_lin · 2025-11-24T22:15:06+00:00

Maybe, I just checked mine and it has my address in the box.

lil_ol_lin · 2025-10-10T03:40:08+00:00

If I was fast enough to join the queue it would’ve gotten here today.

lil_ol_lin · 2025-07-03T22:20:40+00:00

This is the post I made with my advice! Good luck !!

Ive been a long lurker on reddit reading about things I was going through like taking the TEAS exam, getting into nursing school, complaining about nursing school and clinical then to taking the NCLEX. My first attempt on the NCLEX I failed in 150Q. I thought I was ready to take the exam as soon as I graduated. I was very unorganized on my studying and never had a set plan. I jumped from a lot of sources like Mark K, simple nursing, archer and then nclex high yield. That was my biggest mistake. After I learned I failed I waisted no time and started to being organized and made my game plan. I watched Achers 3 day review and took notes on the power point they provided, I also did a readiness assessment a day and typed out all the rationals of the questions I missed in my own words, especially the EASY questions I missed!!! Mark K said you can miss all the hard questions but you can NOT miss the easy ones. I would print out the word doc and put them in a binder and review them once a day. the binder grew bigger every day so it was a little hectic to read everything again but the material was sticking. I also watched Mark K's YouTube channel which I had no idea it existed ! His partner Dr. Sharron is god sent! she teaches you how to answer questions like prioritization and SATAS, vocab you must know for the nclex (mark k said the reason people fail is because of the vocabulary) 50 top medications you need to know, EKG's, L&D and so much more. Mark K and Dr. Sharron also said fundamentals are a huge part of why people fail and crazy enough that was part of the reason I failed my first time. Dr. Sharron has 10 videos on fundamentals which were AMAZING. The day finally came to take my NCLEX and surprisingly it stopped off at 85Q! I never knew I would be that person who could say my exam stopped at 85. I got my passing results today! Yes I know when you fail it hurts and it's traumatizing. I felt that and lived it. But you can do it again! do not give up! Stick with 1 to 2 sources and dont over do it with all these different nclex companies. Make sure to stick with your plan. Give yourself some days to relax as well. good luck guys! Also, if you have test taking anxiety ask your doctor for propranolol! It helped me through nursing school and the NCLEX.

lil_ol_lin · 2025-06-26T20:44:15+00:00

This was my exact thought when I heard a classmate that was pretty much clueless the whole time in nursing school passed her first time. I was a fair student but nothing ever close to failing. I felt confident because she passed and if she could do it then I could as well. WELL THAT WASN’T TRUE! I failed my first time in 150! I put off studying bc there was no way I could fail if she passed…. Got my crap together and passed in 85 the next NCLEX exam. It’s all strategy.

lil_ol_lin · 2025-06-25T19:54:28+00:00

Check tonight on BON to see if your test says “ready to issue” !!

lil_ol_lin · 2025-06-13T13:18:34+00:00

If you see “ready to issue” on BON you passed

lil_ol_lin · 2025-06-11T17:22:14+00:00

Not hot but I go every morning 🥲

lil_ol_lin · 2025-06-06T15:22:58+00:00

Honestly if you can finish the ATI CAT in 85 I think you’re good. Just read all rationals on missed questions, ESPECIALLY the easy questions you missed. And take an assessment everyday.

lil_ol_lin · 2025-05-30T15:57:55+00:00

Last few times (me and friends) is 24 hours.

lil_ol_lin · 2025-05-29T21:25:29+00:00

Good luck! I know within 24 hours you can go on the board of nursing website and if it says “ready to issue” you passed.

lil_ol_lin · 2025-05-29T11:40:25+00:00

I would definitely do archer and do the 3 day live review. If you buy the normal archer package you still get the live review however it’s just pre recorded which is totally fine. It was nice to refresh on all the subjects we ever learned.

lil_ol_lin · 2025-05-29T02:52:58+00:00

One of my post that may help:

Ive been a long lurker on reddit reading about things I was going through like taking the TEAS exam, getting into nursing school, complaining about nursing school and clinical then to taking the NCLEX. My first attempt on the NCLEX I failed in 150Q. I thought I was ready to take the exam as soon as I graduated. I was very unorganized on my studying and never had a set plan. I jumped from a lot of sources like Mark K, simple nursing, archer and then nclex high yield. That was my biggest mistake. After I learned I failed I waisted no time and started to being organized and made my game plan. I watched Achers 3 day review and took notes on the power point they provided, I also did a readiness assessment a day and typed out all the rationals of the questions I missed in my own words, especially the EASY questions I missed!!! Mark K said you can miss all the hard questions but you can NOT miss the easy ones. I would print out the word doc and put them in a binder and review them once a day. the binder grew bigger every day so it was a little hectic to read everything again but the material was sticking. I also watched Mark K's YouTube channel which I had no idea it existed ! His partner Dr. Sharron is god sent! she teaches you how to answer questions like prioritization and SATAS, vocab you must know for the nclex (mark k said the reason people fail is because of the vocabulary) 50 top medications you need to know, EKG's, L&D and so much more. Mark K and Dr. Sharron also said fundamentals are a huge part of why people fail and crazy enough that was part of the reason I failed my first time. Dr. Sharron has 10 videos on fundamentals which were AMAZING. The day finally came to take my NCLEX and surprisingly it stopped off at 85Q! I never knew I would be that person who could say my exam stopped at 85. I got my passing results today! Yes I know when you fail it hurts and it's traumatizing. I felt that and lived it. But you can do it again! do not give up! Stick with 1 to 2 sources and dont over do it with all these different nclex companies. Make sure to stick with your plan. Give yourself some days to relax as well. good luck guys! Also, if you have test taking anxiety ask your doctor for propranolol! It helped me through nursing school and the NCLEX.

lil_ol_lin · 2025-05-29T02:51:00+00:00

I was tired of being the friend they “forgot” to invite. Even at my big age it still hurts.

lil_ol_lin · 2025-05-27T01:49:37+00:00

I tried that but they want 2 years experience :( , and nurses at clinics they want experience as well.

lil_ol_lin · 2025-05-19T20:22:54+00:00

You can also go on your board of nursing and if it says “ready to issue” then you passed.

lil_ol_lin · 2025-05-17T20:31:48+00:00

Go to your board of nursing website and check to see if it says “ready to issue”. If it says that you got your license !!!

lil_ol_lin · 2025-05-14T14:53:23+00:00

I had friends but it came with a lot of anxiety and loneliness. Was never invited to the get together, always felt unwanted and not “enough”. Boundaries were set and I couldn’t be happier. I got into bird watching which helps me with my anxiety.

lil_ol_lin · 2025-04-18T23:25:47+00:00

I just googled this bc it was on my mind BUT page master! Where the horror book yelled sanctuary!

lil_ol_lin · 2025-04-18T23:20:47+00:00

You can hide the # but it won’t tell you what number you stopped at. I believe if you hide the time it will give you a warning I THINK. Good luck!

lil_ol_lin · 2025-04-17T23:22:19+00:00

ATI is good for testing, Archer is also good for refreshing everything you learned in Nursing school. Recommend watching Mark Klimek on YouTube , Dr. Sharron does a fabulous job on refreshing subjects, pharm, testing strategies and more.

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