Anyone suffering major NCLEX review burnout?

FA to CRNA2b · Jul 21, 2008

I just got off the phone with a girlfriend who will test in 10 days. She is completely fried and can not study at all. She is frozen with fear of failing and feels guilty about not studying at the same time. I told her to clear her mind and push absolutely everything out. For the next 10 days, she should push through and alternate reading and questions. Everyday--period. When the day comes, she will know that she has prepared as best as she can. Four years of school and it comes down to these last few days. Just focus and it will all be over soon. Everything else can wait. Good luck!

Jewelzstar1 · Jul 21, 2008

I know actually how you all are feeling. I keep re-reading the things I had learned weeks ago and find that it is not sticking. I guess that means it is time to take a break, but I am afraid to. The Nclex is making me nervous.

Rn-08-NP10-ToBe · Jul 22, 2008

I can related! I feel like I have been reviewing forever!! I graudated in May 08 expecting to receieve my att within a few weeks and scheduling my test asap... Unlike I expected, I received my att after a month and a half and the closest date that I could schedule my test was next monday, July 28th. I guess it's good in a way because I had some extra time to review.. but I'm nervous that I'm reviewing too much and psyching myself out.. I'll be happy when I get the test out of the way.. and can hopefully call myself an RN! :nurse:

CalypsoRN · Jul 22, 2008

I know what you mean I studied myself sick ....so sick that i had to push my date from tomorrow to next week I am totally burned out but they say when you reach that point then your ready .... let's hope so :zzzzz

lisat380 · Jul 22, 2008

hi every1!

i agree with u guys too and I've pushed myself to do Suzannes review cuz I paid $300 for a review that didnt really help me, its funny my classmates also paid a $400 review program and did not pass the first time. I should've done Suzanne's tip after graduation (I graduated since August '07) but its overwhelming that all your classmates hav different sources and study plans that you dont know wch is good until you try it. It took me awhile to be convinced to review Suzanne's plan but since I've been reading that some passed I thought i give it a try. We just need a boost of motivation thats all. Btw, I took my NCLEX-PN failed at my first attempt after stopping on 85. I did NCSBN, q's frm Kaplan, Lippincott and a review course which I don't wana name here. But I have a question, have any of you have a habit on reading into the question? cuz I think thats my habit when it comes to NCLEX. Thanx for any advice.

paacollins · Jul 22, 2008

hi every1!
But I have a question, have any of you have a habit on reading into the question? cuz I think thats my habit when it comes to NCLEX. Thanx for any advice.

Reading into a question will get you into trouble every time. That was the major reason people got questions wrong in school. Try to JUST read the question and focus on EXACTLY what it is asking. Don't think "well, is this patient diabetic, or pregnant, or elderly, etc". If the question doesn't state something it isn't there.

I used to be bad about doing this but I've learned my lesson. If you can find specific questions that you would be prone to read into, message me and I'll see if I can teach you how to read the question as is and NOT read into it. Feel free to private message me if you'd like. I think finding some online study buddies might help me.

stefano · Aug 15, 2008

i know the exact feeling.. i get so guilty when i try to go out and try to have fun, i know that after weeks of reviewing, i figured that i should redeem myself just for a day -to rest myself and be stress free.. i would then say to myself, why go out? when you can review.. time is everything!!!.. dang.. i wanna have fun but the truth is, im obsessed of what ifs.. i just wish that i can get that nclex out of my mind.. evn just for a day.. like i wake up every morning and before i go to sleep it even bothers me,.. i just keep asking myself if my preparation is sufficient enough to pass nclex.. i do hope so.. to all the test takers-you guys are all included in my prayers.. best of luck to all of us!

strawberrydeligt · Aug 15, 2008

hello to all ,in regards to all of us who tired, sick and burned out from NCLEX, i personaly failed numerous times, although i am a US grad..i think maybe it would be wise for all of us to think of something such as contact each state superior to discontinue such examination..we all went to school and completed required courses..why cant we work..why all this suffering..the failure and extensive studing and STRESS causing major health problems for all of us...i am sorry maybe its not sounds like something we can do but i thought i throw it out there...i am just frustrated and tired..give me your input guys..what do you think?

USRN2Be · Aug 15, 2008

I am also so stress with doing a lot of things. I work 8hours/day and I then study after work which really makes me so exhausted. Don't worry just look on the brighter side of life when we all become nurses. :nurse:

Butterflybee · Aug 15, 2008

At least it is good to know we are not alone.........me too.

momtojosh · Aug 15, 2008

ok..may i join......

i am SO sick to my stomach......i have pains and everything i eat goes right thru me.....i am a nervous wreck....everthime some mentions NCLEX at work i get all panicy inside....my chest tightens.....it is awful!!!

i study everyday.....a few times a day.......i do some questions....read the rationale and plug along......do you think that is enough? I have all my notes and books on the dinning room table.....i sat once to go thru them....for 2 mins!!! I need to look up normals,just to refresh and make sure i have them down.....meds...forget it....if i am not around them...i forget.....

I am a gosh darn mess....

i take my test the 22(aug)

glad i am not alone!!

PAULA