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  • 1.  Failed!

    Posted 07-07-2023 01:49 PM

    Ugh! I failed AGAIN!!

    I'm not sure what else to do since I did the e-course, all questions in the book, paid for the additional questions on the website, took the test taking course, and the additional course for those who failed before. Not sure what more I can do. This group I also joined since failed the first time. Ugh! So discouraged! Can I take it again later in July? And if yes do I need to pay for it again? It's a lot of money & time & effort! 

    Just really disappointed! Not sure what passing is either does anyone know? 

    Thanks & I wish you all good luck!



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    Denise Silva
    Dedham, MA United States
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  • 2.  RE: Failed!

    Posted 07-07-2023 02:02 PM

    Denise,

    Hang in there. I know failing seems unbearable, but you will pass! Take a breather. Don't be so hard on yourself!



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    Africa Thomas, BSN, RN
    School Nurse
    Fort Gordon, GA
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  • 3.  RE: Failed!

    Posted 07-07-2023 02:08 PM

    OMG I feel your pain. I have taken the test 3 times and failed all three. As I am sure you are aware the state of Mass requires school nurses to be certified or have a Masters's Degree. I thought about getting my Masters's instead at this point. But I am going to give it another shot probably in the fall. You do get a discount if you take it again. Good luck. I am sure you are an amazing nurse and the test is just hard. 



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    Jessica Blanchette, RN, BSN
    J. Turner Hood School Nurse
    North Reading, Ma
    jblanchette@nrpsk12.org
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  • 4.  RE: Failed!

    Posted 07-07-2023 03:07 PM

    I failed as well. It was tough to see the word failed on the computer screen and in my case just by a few points. Sorry to hear that you did not pass. :-( Do you know if there is a limit to how many times one can take the test? 



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    Leah Caruso
    Chelmsford, MA United States
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  • 5.  RE: Failed!

    Posted 07-08-2023 07:54 AM

    I'm sorry Denise. It sounds like you prepared well! It is a very hard exam. I wish you success in the future!!



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    Sarah Casteline, RN , BSN
    Middle School Nurse
    Union County, NC
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  • 6.  RE: Failed!

    Posted 07-08-2023 09:16 AM

    Thanks Sarah. How did you do? I know you were well prepared as well. What did you think was the best mode of studying? Thanks for your help. And congratulations!!



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    Denise Silva
    Dedham, MA United States
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  • 7.  RE: Failed!

    Posted 07-10-2023 10:15 AM

    Thank you Denise-- as far as best mode of studying I think that varies on how you learn! But for me, I am visual and writing helps me remember so taking notes  and reviewing them helped me tremendously. Also the E-Course was well worth the money to me! 



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    Sarah Casteline, RN , BSN, NCSN
    Middle School Nurse
    Union County, NC
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