Another NCLEX question...I'm sccaaaared :/

[ChiSmile6]

Hi guys-I have a few questions regarding the NCLEX. The more I study, the more ways I feel like NCLEX is going to think of a trick question for what I know, although I have heard NCLEX isn't designed to "trick you". I am finding myself having the most difficulty with "select all that apply" type questions. Also, I heard there are a lot of prioritize questions. Are these questions that you have to list, for example, from 1 to 6 (one being first action 6 being last)? I am pretty sure that "number in order" type questions are seen on the NCLEX, correct?

Did you guys think that the HESI was an accurate portrayel of how you would do on NCLEX?

For those of you who passed, did you have ANY positive feelings/good intuitions after leaving the testing center???

Thanks

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Moved to the NCLEX forum

[MjusticeRN]

First off let me tell you that it's okay to be scared- it means that you care about doing good one your test. Try not to worry excessively, however, because it just won't help. I just passed the test 2 days ago with 75 questions, but I was certain for the two months leading up to the test that I was going to fail. I had completely no confidence in my knowledge base or ability to answer higher level questions, and I doubted myself. In fact, I started looking into going back to school to be a science teacher. That's how defeated I felt. I took a Kaplan review course, which helped me tremendously. The class was very hard and I scored poorly on the tests, but it helped me to get a feel for how to answer the questions. After my computer shut off at 75 questions, I was almost certain that I failed. I had at least 8 choose all that apply questions, almost all of which I had at least one answer choice that I was unsure if I should have checked off or not. I also had several meds that I had no idea on earth what they were. Everyone that I talked to that said they thought they failed it passed it. No joke. It's a really hard test, but keep in mind that they make it really hard on purpose. Even though you may feel like you're failing, you very well could be passing with flying colors. I'm proof of that. Just keep up with your practice questions (at least 100 a day and more if time permits) and rememeber to eliminate answers that deal with pain or other psychosocial needs. Focus on Maslow (physical needs first, then safety and security) and apply your ABC's. I honestly felt like the anxiety and worry that lead up to the exam was worse than the exam itself, no joke. I am not a far above average student, so I am proof that anyone who graduated nursing school can and WILL pass their boards. Take a deep breath, and like Nike, JUST DO IT! take it and be satisfied in knowing that it's over when you finish. Have confidence in yourself. Best of luck, though you won't need it.

[ChiSmile6]

thanks much :)

[LoRNzo]

I just took my test and never really was too worried and supprisingly felt like I did well leaving the testing site, especially after the computer shut off on me after 75 questions. Personally I had an idea going into the test that 75 questions was all I was doing because I knew I was going to pass it eaily. Sure there were questions on subjects I didn't remember but I was able to narrow my answers down most of the time. Definately do as many practice questions as you can because they are the best indication on how you rationalize the question and after you do the questions read all the rationals even on the questions you got right the information given is invaluable for test taking strategy. On test day have confidence in your ability and understand that the NCLEX is just like every test you have taken since you started nursing school its not the boogeyman it's hyped up to be.