Several years ago I was asked by the Chicago Chapter of the Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses (AMSN) to speak about nurse heroes at their Holiday Celebration. The AMSN Chicago Chapter President, Cora Palmer, introduced me to Myia. Myia had graduated from nursing school but had struggled to pass the NCLEX exam. Cora encouraged Myia to reach out to me for help and support.
I
immediately felt a connection to Myia…Why? Because she was determined to do
whatever it took to fulfill her dream of becoming a nurse.
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Myia
and I had several conversations on the phone and via the magic of Skype. I shared my popular blog
posts on test taking strategies and offered her my best tips on how to pass a multiple choice exam.
When
Myia took the NCLEX exam again, unfortunately, she didn’t pass. I was heartbroken for her. But
Myia said she would just try again; she wasn’t going to give up until
she passed.
And
then I received the most wonderful email. Myia passed!!! She finally made her
dream of becoming a nurse a reality.
What
did Myia do that worked?
· Myia asked for help
Myia knew she needed help
if she was going to pass the exam. Myia read my blog posts about test taking
strategies, we scheduled time to talk on Skype, and she spent time with other
experienced nurses (like Cora) to make sure she took advantage of everything!
· Myia did what it took to prepare
Myia took advice from me
and several other nurses. She took practice exams after practice exams. She
attended prep course after prep course. Myia did what it took and never stopped
preparing.
· Myia never gave up on her dream
Many people would have
given up. But not Myia. Once she made the decision to become an RN, she wasn’t
going to let ANYTHING stop her – no matter how long it took.
Just
imagine if Myia would have given up after the 1st, 2nd
and even 3rd attempt. She wouldn’t be practicing a nurse today.
As
Winston Churchill said so eloquently, “Never, never, never give up!”
Even if you've not passed the 1st, 2nd, or even 3rd time - NEVER QUIT!
Thanks
for choosing to become a nurse. Take care and stay connected.
Renee
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