I am an LPN but I think for the most part the NCLEX is anxiety provoking for all of us!

There is so much power in positive affirmation and thinking. And, by the way, I left wondering if I failed even if the computer stopped at the minimum questions. It was gut wrenching. I wasn's sure what else I could have studied. I just knew I'd studied my heart out. The key was going in with a positive attitude and being prepared (or thinking I was LOL) It's a funky little test I will tell you!
There are so many hoops to jump thru to become a nurse. 1st nursing school! You obviously made that one. 2. Studying for and passing NCLEX (wondering how on earth these crazy questions can make us better nurses) 3. Jumping in with both feet and learning there is so much on the job training that occurs after school. Looking back now I can see how NCLEX helps us to become critical thinkers. It's all just part of the initiation process. People who sat for boards 15 years or so ago experienced a totally different testing process.
I give a high five for Saunders. Remember Maslow's heirarchy of needs, the ABC's, nursing process and remember there is usually more than one right answer. Ask yourself what's the best based on ABC's and Maslows or NP? I am still using all this in the real world.
Keep us posted!