Faith

Just this morning, my younger sister woke me from my not-so-beauty sleep just to inform me that a letter from California came for me. With that in mind, I thought of 2 possible scenarios:

1. It could be a big envelope stating that I failed my NCLEX-RN exam with the precise breakdown of items/points where I failed. It also contains another application form that I am to resend after 3 months. This means that I failed and wasted about P100,000 for an exam bound to nothing.


2. It could be a small envelope stating that I passed my NCLEX-RN exam and I need to obtain a Social Security number in 3 years time or my file will be obliterated. This means that I passed and I'm bound for the US in 2 or 3 years time.

Of course, I was hoping for the latter one for it entails a better future, not only for me but also for my family. Carina, my best friend, informed me of these 2 possibilities just to prepare for the possible outcome of my exam. Imagine, I was to know the result of my NCLEX-RN exam with just the size of an envelope. Very nice.

Obviously, the envelope was opened and has been read when it reached my hands, thanks to my beloved mother. My sister handed it to me and I re-opened and re-read the letter without brushing my teeth (sorry about that one). From the letter, I quote:

"Dear MR. GULTIANO

This is to inform you that you have passed the NCLEX-RN examination and that you have met all other licensing requirements..."

I never read the succeeding sentences due to sudden twist of events.

I did it.

I passed the NCLEX-RN exam. 

Thank God.

First of all, I would like to thank The Lord Almighty for helping me in this endeavor. I wouldn't have made it through this ordeal if it wasn't for Him. He was there when I took that exam. I felt His hand that guided my mouse. He was whispering signs and symptoms of different endocrine diseases. He was there with me, as always.

Second, my parents, siblings, and relatives. They prayed for me the whole time. They believed in the fact that I was witty and smart. They were endlessly encouraging me to strive to be a better individual and inspire them to be the same. Of course, my mom takes all the credit.

Third, my friends and Classmates, especially my best friend Carina, my sisters (in school) Muriel and Raisa, and my best man Mayor-Erneil. They reminded me that I'm a Thomasian Nurse capable of achieving things that's way beyond my capacity.

Fourth, my ICSEC-KAPLAN family, especially, Dra. Banga.  They inspired me to read and study harder amidst my top performance in class. Dra. Banga always said that I was to pass the NCLEX-RN exam if I took it in any day. Of course, I thought otherwise.

Fifth, to my UST College of Nursing family. They molded me to the nurse that I am today. VIVA SANTO TOMAS!

Lastly, to Pheelyp Edward C. Aytona. You have inspired me to become the man I am today. May you continue to inspire the people around you and find the love and peace that you truly deserve. I will always thank and honor you in spite of everything that has happened.

Now what?  Well, I seriously don't know. I'm still weighing my options. Somethings bound to happen soon. Whatever it is, bring it on! Haha.

Thank you.