When the time is right, I the Lord will make it happen

“When the time is right, I the Lord will make it happen..”

Isaiah 60:22

Now its my time for me to share my story.. 

im writing this down in order for me to atleast inspire somebody out there thats been struggling!! I have been a silent foll0wer of this group, I am so very blessed to be part of this community where people are always there for each other. I am an international student graduated 2007 in the Philippines. I am a father of two wonderful and energetic toddlers with a full time job working 12 hrs shift 3 times a week sometimes 4 to help my wife pay bills. Im a repeat test taker and i failed NCLEX twice already and theres a point in my life that im already about to give up but God is truly amazing to show me that His Love is way better than my failures, and realize that failure is just a stepping stone in order for us to grow and be more patient waiting for God’s time.. 1st and 2nd attempt.. my routine is to put my kids to sleep before I review but It was so hard for me that I also fall asleep sometimes. Most of the time I feel frustrated and burned out since we dont have any baby sitter coz its just me and my wife alternating our schedule and working nightshift as well is so hard since we got 2 toddlers at home.. There are times that I just cry it to God and ask why do I need to take the hardest road and He show me every single day that He will not give you a problem that you cannot overcome. So I study day and night sometimes till 2 o’clock in the morning when Im off.. I continue to pray to Him for strenght and wisdom.. on my 3rd attempt I change my approach and strategy from putting my kids to sleep to reviewing with them while they are playing.. I dont know how I did it but its effective on my part enjoying to see them play at the same time reading my notes. I used Uworld for about a year!!! My first 2 attempts I just memorized the answers which is a bad idea, on my 3rd attempt I memorized the ratinale by heart and kept on reading why thats the right answer.. I never rush and took my time reading every single questions, believe me those rationales will save you especially on the prioritization part!! I also used Mark K audios!! Those audios are the bomb!! I listened to his prioritization audios 2 days before my exam!! Those audios makes you learn the easiest way how to remember NEEDS to know!! I also used Saunders for content and remar, Remember to do not over study!! Always go for quality over quantity and never force yourself to do 75 questions if your tired because a fried brain cannot retain anything!! So last Dec 3 I took my exam. Before I went inside I took time to pray and ask for His guidance and wisdom and that whatever happens its all God’s will like the saying “Do your best and God will take care of the rest”.. everytime I answer questions is like Im answering uworld!! I got tons of prioritization and more or less 10 satas and I was shock it shut down at 75!! From there on I knew I have already pass and I thank God giving Him all the glory raising my hands in front of the computer!! And seeing those four letter word PASS on the quick result made me cry that I have never cry like that in my life!! I woke my wife and showed it to her and I still cannot believe it and still i cant stop crying like how michael jordan cry getting his first championship!! And mostly I want to thank God for giving me a wonderful and an amazing wife that is always been there for me through my ups and downs.. God is good!! Just believe and have faith on Him!!

“I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me”!!

Philippians 4:13

I am now officially 

Dexter Nool Medrano Ph RN, US RN 

To God be all the glory!!!!