National Certification Exam Candidates

Good morning! 

I'm scheduled to test on November 23rd and have started to study, but know I need to focus on preparing over the next few weeks. 

Hi everyone,

I will pray for all of us to be successful.

Best of everything,

Debbie

Good morning! 

I'm scheduled to test on November 23rd and have started to study, but know I need to focus on preparing over the next few weeks. 

Hi everyone,

I will pray for all of us to be successful.

Best of everything,

Debbie

Hi everyone,

I will pray for all of us to be successful.

Best of everything,

Debbie

Good Morning, 

I am scheduled for 11/3 @ 0900.....hopefully 3rd time is a charm and I pass!

Good Morning, 

I am scheduled for 11/3 @ 0900.....hopefully 3rd time is a charm and I pass!

I want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate those of you who are coming back to retake the NCSN exam - that takes courage, resilience, and determination. I am so proud of you for not giving up.

I want you to know - you're not alone. I failed my NCLEX twice, and it was the third time that I passed. The difference wasn't in what I knew - it was in how I tested. Once I focused on test-taking strategies, everything changed. I already had the knowledge; I just needed to learn how to show it in the way the exam measures it.

So, if you're testing again, or for the first time, hold your head high. You've come so far already, and every attempt brings you one step closer to success. You've got this - and we're all cheering you on!

I took the test yesterday and passed! :) It was difficult, but the study book and practice tests helped a ton!! I would highly recommend using them. Good luck to everyone! 

I took the test yesterday and passed! :) It was difficult, but the study book and practice tests helped a ton!! I would highly recommend using them. Good luck to everyone! 

I took the test yesterday and passed! :) It was difficult, but the study book and practice tests helped a ton!! I would highly recommend using them. Good luck to everyone! 

I took the test yesterday and passed! :) It was difficult, but the study book and practice tests helped a ton!! I would highly recommend using them. Good luck to everyone! 

Good luck to everyone taking the test soon!  200 questions seems daunting, but take it one question at a time.  You are able to flag questions as you go, so I came back to those after I had answered them all.  Then I didn't second guess myself!  Go with your initial thoughts...it's usually correct!  Pay close attention to words like FIRST, PRIORITY, BEST, etc. I definitely had a wide variety of questions from all aspects of the study book.  Make sure to read over sections and take practice tests on areas that are harder for you.  If I can do this, you all can too!  Best of luck!

And it was another failed exam...do not think I'll sit for a 4th time for it.  I actually felt confident about it and while taking it, I know it doesn't define me as a nurse but I think of this road has ended for me.  

Good luck to those taking it and Congrats to those who have passed.  

And it was another failed exam...do not think I'll sit for a 4th time for it.  I actually felt confident about it and while taking it, I know it doesn't define me as a nurse but I think of this road has ended for me.  

Good luck to those taking it and Congrats to those who have passed.  

Good luck to everyone taking the test soon!  200 questions seems daunting, but take it one question at a time.  You are able to flag questions as you go, so I came back to those after I had answered them all.  Then I didn't second guess myself!  Go with your initial thoughts...it's usually correct!  Pay close attention to words like FIRST, PRIORITY, BEST, etc. I definitely had a wide variety of questions from all aspects of the study book.  Make sure to read over sections and take practice tests on areas that are harder for you.  If I can do this, you all can too!  Best of luck!

Good luck to everyone taking the test soon!  200 questions seems daunting, but take it one question at a time.  You are able to flag questions as you go, so I came back to those after I had answered them all.  Then I didn't second guess myself!  Go with your initial thoughts...it's usually correct!  Pay close attention to words like FIRST, PRIORITY, BEST, etc. I definitely had a wide variety of questions from all aspects of the study book.  Make sure to read over sections and take practice tests on areas that are harder for you.  If I can do this, you all can too!  Best of luck!

what did you use to study? I am using the review book, the flashcard book, practice test exams, and reviewing the test taking strategies....Sometimes I feel that is not enough....I know its the way the questions are asked..I know the content. I have always struggled with tests and my anxiety goes through the roof too. 

Good luck to everyone taking the test soon!  200 questions seems daunting, but take it one question at a time.  You are able to flag questions as you go, so I came back to those after I had answered them all.  Then I didn't second guess myself!  Go with your initial thoughts...it's usually correct!  Pay close attention to words like FIRST, PRIORITY, BEST, etc. I definitely had a wide variety of questions from all aspects of the study book.  Make sure to read over sections and take practice tests on areas that are harder for you.  If I can do this, you all can too!  Best of luck!

what did you use to study? I am using the review book, the flashcard book, practice test exams, and reviewing the test taking strategies....Sometimes I feel that is not enough....I know its the way the questions are asked..I know the content. I have always struggled with tests and my anxiety goes through the roof too. 

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Meggan Burawski MSN, RN
Hartly, DE United States
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what did you use to study? I am using the review book, the flashcard book, practice test exams, and reviewing the test taking strategies....Sometimes I feel that is not enough....I know its the way the questions are asked..I know the content. I have always struggled with tests and my anxiety goes through the roof too. 

Good luck to everyone taking the test soon!  200 questions seems daunting, but take it one question at a time.  You are able to flag questions as you go, so I came back to those after I had answered them all.  Then I didn't second guess myself!  Go with your initial thoughts...it's usually correct!  Pay close attention to words like FIRST, PRIORITY, BEST, etc. I definitely had a wide variety of questions from all aspects of the study book.  Make sure to read over sections and take practice tests on areas that are harder for you.  If I can do this, you all can too!  Best of luck!

what did you use to study? I am using the review book, the flashcard book, practice test exams, and reviewing the test taking strategies....Sometimes I feel that is not enough....I know its the way the questions are asked..I know the content. I have always struggled with tests and my anxiety goes through the roof too. 

what did you use to study? I am using the review book, the flashcard book, practice test exams, and reviewing the test taking strategies....Sometimes I feel that is not enough....I know its the way the questions are asked..I know the content. I have always struggled with tests and my anxiety goes through the roof too. 

Good luck to everyone taking the test soon!  200 questions seems daunting, but take it one question at a time.  You are able to flag questions as you go, so I came back to those after I had answered them all.  Then I didn't second guess myself!  Go with your initial thoughts...it's usually correct!  Pay close attention to words like FIRST, PRIORITY, BEST, etc. I definitely had a wide variety of questions from all aspects of the study book.  Make sure to read over sections and take practice tests on areas that are harder for you.  If I can do this, you all can too!  Best of luck!

what did you use to study? I am using the review book, the flashcard book, practice test exams, and reviewing the test taking strategies....Sometimes I feel that is not enough....I know its the way the questions are asked..I know the content. I have always struggled with tests and my anxiety goes through the roof too. 

Good luck to everyone taking the test soon!  200 questions seems daunting, but take it one question at a time.  You are able to flag questions as you go, so I came back to those after I had answered them all.  Then I didn't second guess myself!  Go with your initial thoughts...it's usually correct!  Pay close attention to words like FIRST, PRIORITY, BEST, etc. I definitely had a wide variety of questions from all aspects of the study book.  Make sure to read over sections and take practice tests on areas that are harder for you.  If I can do this, you all can too!  Best of luck!

what did you use to study? I am using the review book, the flashcard book, practice test exams, and reviewing the test taking strategies....Sometimes I feel that is not enough....I know its the way the questions are asked..I know the content. I have always struggled with tests and my anxiety goes through the roof too. 

what did you use to study? I am using the review book, the flashcard book, practice test exams, and reviewing the test taking strategies....Sometimes I feel that is not enough....I know its the way the questions are asked..I know the content. I have always struggled with tests and my anxiety goes through the roof too. 

Good luck to everyone taking the test soon!  200 questions seems daunting, but take it one question at a time.  You are able to flag questions as you go, so I came back to those after I had answered them all.  Then I didn't second guess myself!  Go with your initial thoughts...it's usually correct!  Pay close attention to words like FIRST, PRIORITY, BEST, etc. I definitely had a wide variety of questions from all aspects of the study book.  Make sure to read over sections and take practice tests on areas that are harder for you.  If I can do this, you all can too!  Best of luck!

Congratulations Laura! Thanks for the tips!

what did you use to study? I am using the review book, the flashcard book, practice test exams, and reviewing the test taking strategies....Sometimes I feel that is not enough....I know its the way the questions are asked..I know the content. I have always struggled with tests and my anxiety goes through the roof too. 

Congratulations Laura! Thanks for the tips!

what did you use to study? I am using the review book, the flashcard book, practice test exams, and reviewing the test taking strategies....Sometimes I feel that is not enough....I know its the way the questions are asked..I know the content. I have always struggled with tests and my anxiety goes through the roof too. 

Good luck to everyone taking the test soon!  200 questions seems daunting, but take it one question at a time.  You are able to flag questions as you go, so I came back to those after I had answered them all.  Then I didn't second guess myself!  Go with your initial thoughts...it's usually correct!  Pay close attention to words like FIRST, PRIORITY, BEST, etc. I definitely had a wide variety of questions from all aspects of the study book.  Make sure to read over sections and take practice tests on areas that are harder for you.  If I can do this, you all can too!  Best of luck!

Congratulations Laura! Thanks for the tips!

what did you use to study? I am using the review book, the flashcard book, practice test exams, and reviewing the test taking strategies....Sometimes I feel that is not enough....I know its the way the questions are asked..I know the content. I have always struggled with tests and my anxiety goes through the roof too. 

Good luck to everyone taking the test soon!  200 questions seems daunting, but take it one question at a time.  You are able to flag questions as you go, so I came back to those after I had answered them all.  Then I didn't second guess myself!  Go with your initial thoughts...it's usually correct!  Pay close attention to words like FIRST, PRIORITY, BEST, etc. I definitely had a wide variety of questions from all aspects of the study book.  Make sure to read over sections and take practice tests on areas that are harder for you.  If I can do this, you all can too!  Best of luck!

what did you use to study? I am using the review book, the flashcard book, practice test exams, and reviewing the test taking strategies....Sometimes I feel that is not enough....I know its the way the questions are asked..I know the content. I have always struggled with tests and my anxiety goes through the roof too. 

Good luck to everyone taking the test soon!  200 questions seems daunting, but take it one question at a time.  You are able to flag questions as you go, so I came back to those after I had answered them all.  Then I didn't second guess myself!  Go with your initial thoughts...it's usually correct!  Pay close attention to words like FIRST, PRIORITY, BEST, etc. I definitely had a wide variety of questions from all aspects of the study book.  Make sure to read over sections and take practice tests on areas that are harder for you.  If I can do this, you all can too!  Best of luck!

Congratulations, Laura!! Thank you for the tips! 

Did you use the comprehensive text textbook too or just the review book? I test on the 23rd and am struggling on where to focus my studying between these. 

what did you use to study? I am using the review book, the flashcard book, practice test exams, and reviewing the test taking strategies....Sometimes I feel that is not enough....I know its the way the questions are asked..I know the content. I have always struggled with tests and my anxiety goes through the roof too. 

Good luck to everyone taking the test soon!  200 questions seems daunting, but take it one question at a time.  You are able to flag questions as you go, so I came back to those after I had answered them all.  Then I didn't second guess myself!  Go with your initial thoughts...it's usually correct!  Pay close attention to words like FIRST, PRIORITY, BEST, etc. I definitely had a wide variety of questions from all aspects of the study book.  Make sure to read over sections and take practice tests on areas that are harder for you.  If I can do this, you all can too!  Best of luck!

I PASSED!!!! Third time was a charm! I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders! 

Congratulations Meggan! So happy for you! Your hard work paid off. Your students are blessed to have you for their nurse. Have a great day.

Christine

I PASSED!!!! Third time was a charm! I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders! 

I PASSED!!!! Third time was a charm! I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders! 

I PASSED!!!! Third time was a charm! I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders! 

I PASSED!!!! Third time was a charm! I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders! 

Congratulations, Maggan!!!!

Share some tips. 

Best Regards,

Dr. Sylvia Guidry-Brown, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CSN

Supervisor of Nurses and School Health Services

2023-2027 NASN Director-Louisiana

127 Blair St. 

Opelousas, LA 70570

337-948-3646  

2023 - Louisiana School Health Provider of the Year

 

I PASSED!!!! Third time was a charm! I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders! 

Thank you!

For me, I knew the content, it was brushing up on my test taking strategies. So if you struggle with testing, I would use the free test taking course that is offered in week 1. I would take the practice exams over and over and apply the strategies. DO the questions in the back of the review book as well. I used the flachcard book as well!

Congratulations, Maggan!!!!

Share some tips. 

Best Regards,

Dr. Sylvia Guidry-Brown, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CSN

Supervisor of Nurses and School Health Services

2023-2027 NASN Director-Louisiana

127 Blair St. 

Opelousas, LA 70570

337-948-3646  

2023 - Louisiana School Health Provider of the Year

 

I PASSED!!!! Third time was a charm! I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders! 

Congrats!!!!  I can't imagine what a good feeling that is to have!!  What flashcard book did you use that was mentioned?  I'm on the fence about taking the test a 4th time, but any new materials might help me.  

I PASSED!!!! Third time was a charm! I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders! 

I PASSED!!!! Third time was a charm! I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders! 

I PASSED!!!! Third time was a charm! I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders! 

Hello everyone,

I took the exam this morning and PASSED! I used the study guide, review cards, the practice exams, and I also did the Nurse Builders E-Course. I highly recommend these items to help you in your study efforts. Read, Review, Practice, Repeat, is what I did over and over until I could answer almost every item in the study cards by heart. I know this information is now engrained into my practice. I am wishing you all success on your exam and you CAN do it!! 

Hello everyone,

I took the exam this morning and PASSED! I used the study guide, review cards, the practice exams, and I also did the Nurse Builders E-Course. I highly recommend these items to help you in your study efforts. Read, Review, Practice, Repeat, is what I did over and over until I could answer almost every item in the study cards by heart. I know this information is now engrained into my practice. I am wishing you all success on your exam and you CAN do it!! 

Hello everyone,

I took the exam this morning and PASSED! I used the study guide, review cards, the practice exams, and I also did the Nurse Builders E-Course. I highly recommend these items to help you in your study efforts. Read, Review, Practice, Repeat, is what I did over and over until I could answer almost every item in the study cards by heart. I know this information is now engrained into my practice. I am wishing you all success on your exam and you CAN do it!! 

Hello everyone,

I took the exam this morning and PASSED! I used the study guide, review cards, the practice exams, and I also did the Nurse Builders E-Course. I highly recommend these items to help you in your study efforts. Read, Review, Practice, Repeat, is what I did over and over until I could answer almost every item in the study cards by heart. I know this information is now engrained into my practice. I am wishing you all success on your exam and you CAN do it!! 

Hello everyone,

I took the exam this morning and PASSED! I used the study guide, review cards, the practice exams, and I also did the Nurse Builders E-Course. I highly recommend these items to help you in your study efforts. Read, Review, Practice, Repeat, is what I did over and over until I could answer almost every item in the study cards by heart. I know this information is now engrained into my practice. I am wishing you all success on your exam and you CAN do it!! 

Hello everyone,

I took the exam this morning and PASSED! I used the study guide, review cards, the practice exams, and I also did the Nurse Builders E-Course. I highly recommend these items to help you in your study efforts. Read, Review, Practice, Repeat, is what I did over and over until I could answer almost every item in the study cards by heart. I know this information is now engrained into my practice. I am wishing you all success on your exam and you CAN do it!! 

Congratulations Carrie!  You rock!

I took the test this morning and just found out that I passed.  It does feel good.

Best,

Debbie

Hello everyone,

I took the exam this morning and PASSED! I used the study guide, review cards, the practice exams, and I also did the Nurse Builders E-Course. I highly recommend these items to help you in your study efforts. Read, Review, Practice, Repeat, is what I did over and over until I could answer almost every item in the study cards by heart. I know this information is now engrained into my practice. I am wishing you all success on your exam and you CAN do it!! 

Congratulations Carrie!  You rock!

I took the test this morning and just found out that I passed.  It does feel good.

Best,

Debbie

Hello everyone,

I took the exam this morning and PASSED! I used the study guide, review cards, the practice exams, and I also did the Nurse Builders E-Course. I highly recommend these items to help you in your study efforts. Read, Review, Practice, Repeat, is what I did over and over until I could answer almost every item in the study cards by heart. I know this information is now engrained into my practice. I am wishing you all success on your exam and you CAN do it!! 

Congratulations Carrie!  You rock!

I took the test this morning and just found out that I passed.  It does feel good.

Best,

Debbie

I took my exam this morning and passed!! I've really enjoyed studying and learning over the past 4 weeks - I've learned a lot and am proud to be a school nurse! I bought the NBCSN study cards last minute and felt this was a great resource to read through the previous two nights while also going over my notes from the study guide. 

Tested on Saturday and passed! Found the review study book, practice questions and a review class with Janice Selekman were very helpful! I felt confident going into the exam - had a few hiccups with the remote proctoring system, but overall a good experience. 

Tested on Saturday and passed! Found the review study book, practice questions and a review class with Janice Selekman were very helpful! I felt confident going into the exam - had a few hiccups with the remote proctoring system, but overall a good experience. 

Passed exam on Friday, November 21. Thanks for leading this study group, Sarah!