Anyone not feel freaked after nclex?

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Specializes in telemetry.

I took NCEX-RN today and it shut off at 75. The majority of questions were priority (who would you see first), some choose all that apply to the plan of care, what would I do first (actions to clinical scenarios), and some pharm and delegation. A lot of charge nurse type questions and a few priority from the perspective from each body system/disease process (best answer and essential actions). The whole way through I was thinking to myself that the type of questions look promising and if it shuts off at 75 I would pass. It took me a whole of an hour and fifteen minutes to complete the test. Then I noticed that I was the first one out.:uhoh21:

Then I come here and I see that is pretty standerd for everyone to feel like they have failed after the test. I am now begining to doubt myself.:uhoh3:

Maybe I never even got to the real hard questions that everyone talks about. Sure, there were always two correct answers. I just went with the one I felt more confident about then clicked the next button.

I used the Saunders CD exclusively and reviewed each category MULTIPLE times and reviewed all rationales including the ones I got right. During the exam I was thinking that "I know that, it was on the CD it just looks a little different."

When I would do a comprehensive saunders test at home I would get between 69-75%.

So what I want to know is: Is possible to pass without feeling like you have failed?

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Specializes in NICU, Psych, Education.

Trust us: The post-NCLEX stress disorder is well-documented and very common. Fortunately, the symptoms seem to be short-lived, especially among those with access to Quick Results.

Try to relax. While no one knows for sure, there are good signs in your post including getting priority questions and only getting 75 questions. Good luck!

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sure. i knew i passed when it shut off at 75. mosby's cat had me feeling like i couldn't fail. when it shuts off at 75, you've either passed (far more likely), or you were so clueless that you failed (highly unlikely). if you're a decent student, and you did 75 q's, got check all that apply and priority, you've surely passed.

relax.

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Specializes in telemetry.

Thanks you guys. I am sorta famous for supressing anxiety in the heat of the moment and paying for it after the fact. In fact, I have never really experienced test anxiety. Now job interviews, thats a different story.

I felt pretty good before I went in there because I had studied very hard and the ATI predictor had me at 92nd national percentile.

I am just doubting myself now because I did not find the exam that difficult and maybe I am in fact too clueless to know the differece. I am so keyed up it is not even funny. Looks like I am going to have to have another benedryl night :yawn: (The ONLY way I could get any sleep the night before nclex). I am glad to hear that I am not the only one that felt this way after NCLEX.

The good news is that my board of nursing posts licence status in about 24 hours. Thanks for listening to me vent.......

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Wow that is so cool, I am now thinking maybe I wont be just like everyone eles, I am strangley calm and I can't wait to see if I feel like you after the test. Let us know what you find out!!

AmyD

(I write on Monday)

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Specializes in ER.

Don't worry....I have run into at least five nurses lately who recently took NCLEX and said it was "easy". Not everyone feels bad about it after they take it.

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that is soooo good and timely to hear!

(hope your reading this Cindy G!!!)

AmyD

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Specializes in telemetry.

Well, I did indeed pass. I just let my nerves just get the best of me (after the fact). Why do I have to question myself?

I swear, my test was so easy. I studied the Saunders CD and that was it. I am so glad that I did not pay $$$ for the kaplan class like so many of my classmates did. I really could not afford shell out a couple hundred bucks. I spent $43 on the saunders book and felt eceptionally well prepared. During the test, there was never really was a time where I was stumped. It was all on the CD in one form or another. I kept thinking that I KNOW this stuff!!! Saunders really does a good job putting together a good study tool.

To to answer my own question, it is possible to have a good experience during and after the test (and pass). Just dont doubt yourself after the fact:mad: .

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congratulations kristiePDX!!! you're lucky your test stress was short-lived...and you passed bcoz you prepared well and possessed a good load of critical thinking skills!!!

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I took NCEX-RN today and it shut off at 75. The majority of questions were priority (who would you see first), some choose all that apply to the plan of care, what would I do first (actions to clinical scenarios), and some pharm and delegation. A lot of charge nurse type questions and a few priority from the perspective from each body system/disease process (best answer and essential actions). The whole way through I was thinking to myself that the type of questions look promising and if it shuts off at 75 I would pass. It took me a whole of an hour and fifteen minutes to complete the test. Then I noticed that I was the first one out.:uhoh21:

Then I come here and I see that is pretty standerd for everyone to feel like they have failed after the test. I am now begining to doubt myself.:uhoh3:

Maybe I never even got to the real hard questions that everyone talks about. Sure, there were always two correct answers. I just went with the one I felt more confident about then clicked the next button.

I used the Saunders CD exclusively and reviewed each category MULTIPLE times and reviewed all rationales including the ones I got right. During the exam I was thinking that "I know that, it was on the CD it just looks a little different."

When I would do a comprehensive saunders test at home I would get between 69-75%.

So what I want to know is: Is possible to pass without feeling like you have failed?

How may weeks did you study for the NCLEX? How many questions did you do per day?

Thanks...I am taking it soon!

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Specializes in telemetry.

I did some studying durnig part of the last two weeks of school (ATI comprehensive worth 60% on my grade). I "skimmed the sub categories and used the "study" function of the CD. Then I graduated and took a week off from everything. After my one week break I switched into nclex mode.

My plan: (seven days a week for 3 weeks)

Use study mode first for each category (one per day). Read EVERYTHING for each rational. Did this twice in one day. Then I took a test in the evening. Read the rationales in the morning.

Then I started a new subject and procedded the same way. The only difference was that after I added an additional test with the current topic and the topic from the day before.

So basicly it worked out to two read-throughs about a topic in "study mode function" and two tests. One on the current topic, and another combined with the topic from the day before. Oh and I reviewed the rationales for the wrong answers for the tests.

Two days prior to the nclex, I did comprehensive exams. I dont know how many I did. Maybe 4-5. One day before NCLEX I did not study at all. In fact I took my son to see a movie and then to the mall. We just had fun together. Never thought a 6 year olds support would be so vital for my sanity. We just had a good time together. That night I was having difficulty sleeping. Took one benedryl and I was out. I slept about 7 hours. I got to the testing center about 45 min early and I sat in my car praying for clarity of thought and a calm mind. Then I listened to one of my favorite music CD's which also helped me relax. Then I went in calm, cool, and collected. I used the earplugs supplied by the testing center. No distractions. Just me, God, what I know, and the nclex. During the test, I had a sense that I was doing really well. All the intensive studying I did really helped me select the right answers. When it shut off, I though that I just aced it. Honestly. I was walking on cloud nine.

It was only after I came home that the panic set in. My advice would be to have somthing planned for this day too. I had nothing to distract me and I let my mind get the better of me. I hope this helps......

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that is soooo good and timely to hear!

(hope your reading this Cindy G!!!)

AmyD

thank you Amy

Cindy G

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