Nov 20, 2009

Kenneth, Good Luck with your Nursing Licensure Exam!

My only sibling, my brother Kenneth graduated a month ago with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Our Lady of Fatima University in Valenzuela. If you think he's done studying, think again.

In about 10 days, he and his friends will be taking the Nursing Licensure Examinations (NLE) to finally be Registered Nurses (R.N.). And I cannot imagine how stressed and how much pressure he's experiencing right now.

I am confident that he would do good with the upcoming NLE. I believe in his capabilities. And what I'm praying now is that he'll be confident and strong enough to handle all the stress. I know it's a make-it-or-break-it kind of deal for him because, of course, who wouldn't want to pass their board exams, right?

I haven't really told him this but I admire him for everything that he has accomplished as a Nursing student. I CANNOT (and I don't think I ever will) take all the stress he and his Nursing friends had experienced in all their years of studying Nursing. Just thinking about all the things that they need to study, understand and memorize, and the patience and compassion they need to overcome all the difficulties of taking care of other people, makes me want to faint. It's REALLY DAMN HARD! This is why I have HIGH RESPECT for all Nursing graduates and practicing Registered Nurses out there, my Nanay included. I don't think I can handle all that physical and mental work, really.



My brother did really exceptional as a Nursing student, if you ask me. He's not the studious type. We don't do that. We're natural geniuses. Hah! Alright, let me try to downplay that. He doesn't study as much as everyone. He's used to cramming because that's what works for him (and for me, too). He doesn't want to study for hours straight. He believes that his brain cells need some stress-reliever from time to time, which I completely agree with. He's had a crazy life, I can tell you that. He's not the ideal good son to my nanay and he's not the ideal good brother to me either BUT he's the kind of brother and son that we love and won't replace with anyone else in this world. I just LOVE him so much!

I want to continue bragging about him for a second. First, he got the Top 9 position for their TCAP exam (it covered all the things they learned from their first to fourth year in Nursing). Here's a photo he took of the announcement.


When I found out about this, I cried in glee. I'm so proud of him, really. I knew he can do it but to actually see the fruits of his hard work is just an amazing feeling.

Before his graduation, though, he took another exam. It's like a pre-board exam, pre-NLE exam. He wasn't able to study well for that. I think he felt like he kinda neglected studying for that exam so God shook him up by disappointing him for not being on top. But, he was the Top 12 so I'm still proud of what he's done. It's just saddening to see him discouraged by it RIGHT BEFORE his graduation day. I tried my best to cheer him up but I guess his ego got the better of him.

After his graduation, he was asking for something to cheer him up and God answered him. When he went to get his Transcript of Records (TOR or his grades), he was shocked by what a professor/coordinator told him - that he was supposed to be the ONLY Cum Laude in their batch if only he didn't get a 2.50 from ONE of his subjects. Take note, just ONE subject. I know, it was still not completely good news for him but I think it kinda boosted his spirits a bit. My nanay and I were so proud of him after we heard the news. But, I didn't really think it made my brother happy.
My brother's extremely sensitive nowadays especially when the NLE is about to happen in 10 days. He had some petty arguments with our nanay but they made up immediately. My nanay sometimes can't hold her tongue and jokes around without thinking about the effect of what she says. I guess after the last argument, she knew she'd better shut up and not talk about anything about the exam. I told her to put all her faith in Kenneth and not to stress him more by asking him if he's studying for the exam or what. I told him he knows what he needs to do so let's just pray and be supportive.

I really hope and pray that my brother will pass the NLE. Wait, scratch that....

I really hope and pray that my brother will have the self-confidence and self-trust for this upcoming NLE. I am deeply hoping he'd loosen up and not let it stress him. I hope God will guide him for the exams.

To all the Nursing graduates who will be taking the November 2009 Nursing Licensure Exam, GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU!!

Kenneth,
Whatever happens, please keep in mind that Nanay and I, even Tatay, will always be here to support you, no matter what you've seen or heard (especially from Nanay hehehe). You know we love you so much. We're SO proud of you. No matter what happens, kapatid, andito lang kami.

Stop stressing yourself. Everything happens for a reason. And always ask for God's guidance. Remember that he won't let us experience anything without a lesson to learn from it.

I know you can do it, kapatid! I believe in you! Good luck po! I love you so much!

1 comment:

  1. Anonymous6:59 PM

    NICE UPLIFTING WISD0M W0RDS ! KIP IT SIS'=D

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