Another Happy NCLEX Prep Client - CONGRATS RN Latoya!

All right, congratulations again for passing the NCLEX! Yay! You are now officially a registered nurse. Isn't that exciting?

It's very exciting. Thank you, Damion Jenkins.

My pleasure. So, you know, these testimonials are created to give others out there an opportunity to see that I'm not just sitting behind a camera talking to strangers and trying to get them to say things about my program, that you're a real client who sought me out for help. You needed help to pass the exam. So let everyone out there know just a little bit about your journey to get to finding me. How did you find me and why did you seek me out in the first place?

So, um, I finished nursing school in August of 2024, um, and I took my NCLEX the first time, and I took my NCLEX with an approach of nursing school approach, meaning I was just reading, reading, reading, reading, doing questions, because that's what everybody is saying, you know, this is what you do, blah blah blah. But, um, oops, sorry, that didn't work for me. Um, I saw my struggles. I was— my anxiety was overloaded. I was overwhelmed, and I'm still working full-time, so it was just a bit too much. Yeah. So I started my Google search to see what others had to say about their experience, and, you know, how, how did they do it. And so I felt like I needed a one-on-one coach instead of just someone checking in on me to see, how are your questions? Are you getting them right? You know, um, I wanted someone to go through my questions with me so I can understand the complex or just how to approach these questions in different ways. And I came across Damion Jenkins, which is was great. Sorry, I'm a little bit nervous. Oh, it's okay, it's okay. Yeah, and so, um, website, right?

So we'll, we'll stop there, right? So you had an unsuccessful attempt, right? Like, this isn't working for me, I need someone to come in, guide me step by step, really tell me what it is I need to know, tell me what it is I'm making my mistakes. And then you came across I'm sure my website based on Google reviews and maybe other videos that are out there. What about seeing me just out there, right, before we ever talked for the first time? What was it that drew you into wanting to take a chance with me?

I saw that you had a very high rate of, um, passing, and so it seems like this— your past students actually had a connection with you while learning how to take the NCLEX. And so I needed to have a connection with someone who is not going to just see me as a student but understand my background as well. And so that's why I chose to reach out to you.

Excellent. So you were looking for that personal connection?

Yes.

That really kind of intimate guide, someone who can understand what your struggles are in your personal life in addition to helping you prepare so you can optimize your opportunity to go in and pass, which is what happened, right?

Correct, yes.

Excellent, amazing. So, you know, this is what people want to hear when they're trying to see like what kind of tutoring program or prep program they're looking for. Some people don't need that, right? There's a lot of people out there that don't need that, but there are a lot of people who do need that. So I'm glad you recognized that about yourself and, and saw that that's what I offered and took a chance and reached out to me. So now folks are going to want to hear like, how easy was it to connect with me, to get into the program and then to seek out clarification and/or support when you needed it while you were in the program?

So I, I would start by saying that my 15-minute initial interview turned into over 45 minutes.

And I love that. That's common for me.

I felt like I knew you a long time ago. Um, you explained well. I love the, the way you, your style of, um, just breaking down how NCLEX is not hard, but you have to be prepared for it.

Correct.

And so based on that first conversation, I I didn't hesitate to just sign up just to get my career going.

Excellent. And so once you were in the program, how easy did you find the layout of the content, the different assignments and little kind of check-ins that I had set up for you? How did you find that to be facilitating your learning? Did you find it to be easy? For one, was it easy for you? Two, did it make sense? And three, were you starting to get a lot more clarity pretty much as soon as you got into the program?

So as soon as I started, I started getting a lot more clarity as far as, um, strategies and approach for these questions. It's not a memory thing. Um, there are keys, there are clues, there are logical decisions in making, and so it made sense. At one point I'm like, oh my goodness, Damion really wants me to go through all this. And so with the NCBSN test plan rules, you had me go through the entire package, which I did previously but not in depth, right, of how you, um, wanted it. And so I did that, and in doing that and making my own interpretation, it made a lot more sense.

Yeah, yeah, sometimes you just have to set folks up with the work the right way and guide them on how they should approach that work so that way it makes sense the first time. Because I'm very confident, and I tell this to anyone who's interested in my program, if you passed an accredited nursing school, I promise you, you could pass CNA class. The problem is, and you would agree with this, is nursing school just doesn't prepare you the same way that I prepare folks to be able to look at this information and own the information, because now it's not about remembering it, it's not really about recognizing it, now it's about owning it. You have to own what you know and use it, because that's the expectation of the nurse. You have to use that knowledge to make decisions, to take care of your patients, keep yourself safe, keep your coworkers safe, and escalate issues that are beyond your control. But you can't do any of that if you don't have this foundational understanding. Understanding of how to make those decisions, right?

Exactly correct. Yes.

And so now that you— yeah, exactly, critical thinking. And now that you have that strategy for critical thinking, this is going to translate into your career.

Yes, it will.

So don't forget the things I taught you here. Now that you—

oh no, I won't. And you will always be there. So it's—

every day, yeah, every day when you're working, you use these strategies to make decisions and to think things through. And yes, thanks for saying that I am only a phone call away. We actually don't live too far from each other, which isn't the same for every client that I have. But I am always a mentor to you forever for the rest of your career. So if you ever have any issues, questions, concerns, maybe you just want some advice because you're interested in a career change, or maybe you're interested interested in pursuing a leadership position after you get some experience, you know, I'm also here for you. So excellent. So one more thing that people tend to look for when they're deciding what type of program they want to go to, they want to understand the value, like for the dollar exchange for the value of what you get out of the program. How would you rate it? Would you say that the program was worth every penny? Was the program worth way more than what I charged? Like, where are you on that spectrum of the value that you received for what you paid to get into the program?

I'm very satisfied with the value that I received from your program. Um, to be honest, I wanted that interaction of— I mean, we went through a full 85-question test bank. And, um, those are untutored, untimed, um, questions that I did. Um, it sets you up for success because you're not overwhelmed. For you, basically, I wanted to know, instead of feeling overwhelmed because I was doing 85 questions almost 6 times, for the week, you know, 6 times out of 7 days of the week, plus reading, plus videos. It was just too much.

Too much.

You made it simple. Basically, I only had to do 3 test banks, if that much, if I can, but 2, 2 at least, correct? Um, and I was able to review on my own and also review with you for clarity. Um, and those of you in detail, 2 hours, and it can be more depending on if there's still unanswered question, unclarity. And you were just there. And that's what I needed, someone who was going to be there with me step by step, um, to help me with my critical thinking.

And so you found every penny worth it, and you would do it again if you needed to. And let me ask you this, if you knew that I could have provided this level of service to you before you took the NCLEX for the first time, would you have invested?

I would have, but I was hesitant because of, you know, you just— you're fresh out of nursing school, everything is fresh in your brain. You're like, you can do it. And I told myself I could do it, but at the same time, the approach to NCLEX is not the same as the same approach to nursing school.

Correct.

So I, I had to tackle my NCLEX approach instead of my nursing school approach, using my nursing school skills.

Correct. And that's what a lot of people need to hear. So like, you know, the big, big companies like Kaplan and all these other big companies that are out there who do amazing work, they're big household names, like everyone knows them. So people coming straight out of school, if they do feel they need that additional kind of preparatory you know, experience, they'll go for those because it's a common name. What people don't realize is my success rate is 100%. These other, these other companies don't have 100%, right?

And so I was using—

first, right, before you get there, right?

I was using Archer before I came to you. Um, Archer is amazing, they're good, but it wasn't for me. I didn't have the time to invest in 5 Days a Week, 85 Questions, listening to all those videos. Um, I did it initially, but it was forcefully, um, and not receiving all that information that I need, even though I can't, you know, learn everything. But if I have the base, then I'll be fine. And so the overwhelm of Archer's work per se, that's my personal feeling, um, was just a bit too much. When I went to UWorld using just 2 to 3 test banks, reviewing my correct answers and my wrong answers and content, it becomes much easier.

Yeah.

With the NCBSN rules and, and your, um, basically your, um, guidelines. Yes.

And that's the thing, you know, my guidelines are not my own, right? I didn't create—

correct.

I mean, I did— all I did was learn how to focus the attention and energy of my clients to get exactly what it is they need to know and exactly what it is they need to focus on. These other programs out there are really great programs, but it's almost like a mini version of nursing school all over again, and that's not what's helpful for passing the exam. It might be helpful for some of my clients that I've had who have come internationally. Maybe they come from a different country as a nurse and they need to improve their knowledge base because they don't cover some of those certain things because those particular skills are done by higher-level practitioners like doctors. But here in the US, the programs that we have that are accredited, there's no reason for you to go through a full content review before taking the exam. And so that's what I learned early in my career when I was helping people. And then I kind of took out all of that stuff because I was just the same as everyone else out there when I had that. So what I did is I took away a lot of that content and put it into a resource library just in case people needed to review. But I really focused on the roles, responsibilities of the nurse, leveling up your critical thinking, understanding how to leverage strategy to make decisions using the rules, principles, and guidelines that govern decision-making, really making sure that you get to be able to trust the knowledge that you already have stored in your brain. And leverage it when it is appropriate to do so, because you have now understood that there's a certain level of criteria that you have to match the information in the question to what the answer choice should be based on the rules, right? So once you understand the rules and you understand the limitations and strengths of your practice, it becomes pretty easy, right?

Yeah, you definitely empowered me to trust my instinct, you know, to stay calm under pressure. Um, and it was great, you know, the success worked. Definitely. You basically gave me skills, confidence, and a mindset for challenge. So I appreciate that.

Excellent, excellent. It warms my heart, makes me so happy. And when you start your first job, when you're really transitioning and you're facing those challenges, just Remember, follow the steps, right? Hear my voice, take a deep breath, follow my, you know, stress reduction techniques that I teach. Just all of those things, because you're going to be overwhelmed when you start, right? And that's natural. But I'm also here for you for that too.

So thank you, thank you.

All right. Oh my God, registered nurse!

I am!

Welcome to the team. We have lots of work to do.

Lots of work, yes, and I'm, I'm ready for it. Let's go, next challenge.

Let's go.

Yes, next challenge.

So hey, we're not too far. Let's meet up, grab a coffee or something.

That works. I love coffee, my favorite. Coffee and chocolate. How about you?

Hey, I'm right there with you. Get some mochas.

Yes.

Awesome. So keep me updated.

I will.

Let me know what's going on, and I look forward to seeing you soon.

Thank you, really.

Thanks again, and congrats. Bye.

Thank you, appreciate it.