Am I ready for NCLEX :/ ?

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It's been almost 2 years since I graduated and I can never find the guts to take the NCLEX PN. I've been studying but the more I study, the more materials I feel I need to learn and the more I stress out (All the stress and anxiety led me to the emergency room, I had to stay in the hospital for a while and had no choice but to cancel my last chance last year to take the boards.. it's a long story) but due to lagging, I knew I had to focus on content again. I finished all of Saunder's practice questions. I took notes, made flashcards, read everything word by word including strategies and rationales. I'm currently reading Exam Cram PN and PDA by Lacharity before starting KAPLAN Q-bank next month because I want to spend AT LEAST a month on hard NCLEX style questions before the actual NCLEX. I'm scheduled to take the test Oct. 30th.

Thinking about changing my schedule again because I feel like I'll never be ready.. I'm posting about my situation because I want to know everyone's opinion. Am I ready? should I reschedule? What else do I need to do to increase my chance of passing the boards.

Grateful for any help and/or advice,

California, PN graduate 2014.

P.S. I'm becoming sick again and might have to go back to the hospital :(

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

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Good luck!!

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Specializes in LVN.

I would go ahead and take the NCLEX now. If you fail at least they will send you the report with your weak areas so you know where to focus your studying. The longer you wait the harder it will be so go for it and good luck!!

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Specializes in LTC and Pediatrics.

Does anyone really feel ready to take the NCLEX? I don't think any of us feel ready. The only way to know is to take it whether you feel ready or not. Don't try to memorize everything. I think trying to memorize everything is what trips people up. I used the NCLEX Mastery app to study for mine. Read the rationales. Those are very important in helping to remember important facts. Don't cram, pace yourself. Find a way to relieve the test anxiety you have. During the text, if you find yourself tensing up, do what you need to do to relax. Might be closing your eyes and taking a few deep breaths and telling yourself you can do it.

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I over-prepped for my NCLEX. I would suggest you do the same. Schedule the date 2-3 months out and then start studying daily. I used to take a bunch of test questions daily to see where my weak spots were. Then I would spend the day studying and reviewing those areas. I highly recommend the Hurst review online. The study material ranges from online to an actual conference that you can attend. I subscribed to the online portion and watched the videos over and over again. Then I studied using the study guide offered by them. It was one of the best courses I've ever taken.

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