NCLEX

I graduated from the BYUI nursing program in December, but I was not officially a Registered Nurse until I passed the national licensing exam, the NCLEX. I had prepared for it all through the nursing program and then studied as much as I could this semester. I was really nervous since this test would have such a big impact on my life. I could always take it again but I really wanted to pass the first time. As it got closer and closer to my test, I was still scared but also felt like I was as ready as I would ever be. The night before my test, Dan gave me a blessing of comfort which meant a lot to me and helped me feel more relaxed. The closest testing cite is down in Ogden, UT and the only appointment time was 8am, so I left around 3am to drive down. I felt calm and confident as I took my test. An hour and 40 minutes later, the computer shut off after I had completed the minimum 75 questions (the test can be as long as 265 questions, the test just ends when the program feels you have either shown a pass or a fail). I walked out of there feeling good because I felt like I had done pretty good, and I drove home. I started to worry during the day though. I was afraid I had gotten a lot of the questions wrong and that's why the computer shut off at the minimum. Two days later, I paid to see my quick results and this is what I saw...



I PASSED!!! I was SOOO happy!! I can't believe I'm finally an RN after all the time and work I've put into it. Also, if you go to the Idaho State Board of Nursing, you can look me up. It's pretty cool :)