The Importance of a Support System When Applying for NCLEX as an International Nurse

Becoming an international nurse is a great opportunity for personal and professional growth, but it can also come with its fair share of challenges. One of the most significant obstacles that international nurses face when preparing for the NCLEX exam is the language barrier. The NCLEX exam is administered in English, and if English is not your first language, it can be challenging to understand and retain the exam materials.

However, having a strong support system in place can make all the difference when preparing for the NCLEX exam. A support system can provide emotional and academic support, help you navigate the application process, and offer guidance on how to approach the exam. There are several ways to build a support system that can help you achieve success on the NCLEX exam.

One of the most valuable forms of support for international nurses is a community of peers who are also preparing for the exam. Joining a support group or online forum for international nurses can provide a sense of community and belonging, as well as a platform to share study tips, ask questions, and practice speaking English together. This can be especially helpful for overcoming the language barrier and building confidence in your English language skills.

Another essential aspect of a support system is emotional support. Preparing for the NCLEX exam can be stressful and overwhelming, especially if you are far from home. Having friends or family members who are supportive and encouraging can help you stay motivated and focused on your goals. It’s also important to have someone to turn to when you feel overwhelmed or discouraged.

In addition to emotional support, having a mentor or tutor can be a game-changer when it comes to NCLEX exam preparation. A mentor can provide personalized guidance and support, including feedback on your study habits and advice on how to approach the exam. A tutor can help you improve your English language skills, provide additional support with exam prep, and offer individualized attention as you prepare for the exam.

In conclusion, applying for the NCLEX exam as an international nurse can be challenging, but having a support system in place can make a significant difference. Whether it’s a community of peers, friends and family, mentors, or tutors, having people in your corner can help you overcome language barriers, stay motivated, and ultimately achieve success on the NCLEX exam

Boat Cruise in Guam

Sharing our boat cruise adventure as we try to be safe and have fun at the same time.

Filipino Family on the island of Guam

I transitioned to my own domain website from the free WordPress account so that I can reach more Filipino nurses all over the world in achieving their goals. Whether it’s about their career, family or even just traveling.

Since my last blog post, there are great strides and also challenges that happened. The COVID-19, the community lockdown and isolations emerged. We had transitioned once again to a “new normal”.

I, along with my family have decided to join the YouTube community in the hope of giving inspiration for you and your family!

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First Family Vlog on YouTube

Our journey begins today

ANurseDad has now officially transitioned to its new home, our very own domain, anursedad.com. After many years running on the free platform thru WordPress.com, we are now on our own! I am very happy and excited to bring you the latest updates that will help you on your journey towards your NCLEX goals.

ANurseDad started as a simple blog that was originally intended share his own struggles and journey in passing the much dreaded NCLEX-RN examination.Did you know that as an international NCLEX-RN test taker (outside USA graduate), we are already on the disadvantage? Based on the latest 2017 NCLEX statistics, international graduates taking the NCLEX-RN examination for their first time has 38% pass rate compared to US-educated NCLEX-RN first time test takers which has 88% pass rate.

I moved to the United States and started working as a Medical Assistant after I left my work and my life as a Registered Nurse from the Philippines in the year 2012. Moving on and forward in becoming a US Registered Nurse, I focused on: why NCLEX test takers fail? What is it that we have not done differently? As multiple-test-taker myself, I ask What are your career goals?

For those nurses who are planning take the NCLEX-RN as an international graduate, let ANurseDad.com join you and take this journey towards our goal. For those nurses that are presently working in a different field or working the healthcare as a Technician or Medical Assistant, ANurseDad.com has a lot of things to share with you all as well.

Focus on your goal and don’t lose sight of it. Say it, write it down and claim it! You too will become a USRN!

2010 in review

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health:

Healthy blog!

The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Fresher than ever.

Crunchy numbers

A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. This blog was viewed about 1,400 times in 2010. That’s about 3 full 747s.

In 2010, there were 20 new posts, not bad for the first year! There were 29 pictures uploaded, taking up a total of 3mb. That’s about 2 pictures per month.

The busiest day of the year was August 19th with 151 views. The most popular post that day was AML just like FM.

Where did they come from?

The top referring sites in 2010 were facebook.com, twitter.com, WordPress Dashboard, obama-scandal-exposed.co.cc, and iconfactory.com.

Some visitors came searching, mostly for kids with leukemia cancer, abnormal blood cells images, leukemia theraphy, rp football team, and filipino nurse.