Can't sleep thinking about the NCLEX

Havefaith08 · Sep 10, 2009

If this is your first time taking nclex be confident and have faith. Many people took kaplan and pass the first time. Make sure you are studying your infection control, pharm, prioritization & delegation and you will do just fine. Good luck with the test and hope you pass.

diva86 · Sep 10, 2009

sounds like anxiety. look at this way, look at where you started and what you did to get into the position your in now. Was it worth it?:) I can imagine so. So take a load off, chilax and unwind with a a glass of wine and aroma therapy candles. Get a deep tissue massage, (i dont care if its your last cent, you've earned it). This is what I plan on doing the night before the NCLEX 2.5 years from now lol. Dont sweat it you'll ace it Good Luck!!!!:wink2:

RNindmaking · Sep 10, 2009

Every test taker is anxious,nervous.. Don't let your anxiety win over you. Anxiety plays a big role in failing. Always tell yourself you can do it. You are smart and you can pass nclex. You study so hard and pay off so much time in reviewing so there's no reason for you to be anxious. Always tell yourself, you are RN after the test. Goodluck! Pray pray pray it will help you to lessen the anxiety.

BostonGal24 · Sep 10, 2009

hey..what review book are you using?? I took 2 weeks and focused only on the Saunders Review w/ Q&A. It was a lot of reading/reviewing and a lot of questions, but it worked like a charm. It refreshed my memory on everything and I passed the NCLEX in 75 ques. I just took it in July and was really nervous as well, but it's really not as bad as you think!

Good luck!!!

brichielpn08, BSN, RN · Sep 10, 2009

Im taking my NCLEX-PN 3rd time on the 26th...I am excited. This time i will pass it..been studying like crazy..taking practice test 100 to 200 questions a day...Nothing better than the Q&A practice test...it helps a lot...Good luck guys..Btw..know your content too..

KAYBDT6, BSN, RN · Sep 10, 2009

schedule strategy

a. spend 1/3 of your time reviewing content you don't understand

b. spend 2/3 of your time answering test question

c. used most comfortable nclex review book for content.

d. begin with the area that is most difficult for you or area that are least familiar

e. use a good nursing reference manual or internet to find information

f. define the disease in terms of pathophysiological process and understand the disease process.

g. identify the early and late symptoms of disease

h. identify most important or life threatening complication associated with the disease.

i. define the medical treatment.

j. identify nursing intervention associate with early and late symptom of disease process

k. identify what to teach patient and family to prevent in other to adapt to disease process.

l. list the area you need to review.

m. answering question in a test mode will improve your test taking skills

n. each time you answer question, check the number of question you answered correctly that will motivate you to read and study more next time.

o. keep track of your score to see how you're improving in all area of your content.

p. if you answer less than 65% correctly, this is a warning signal!! spend lots of time reviewing content and stop doing question on the weakest area

q. if you answer 65-75% correctly your performance is improving and success is certain. continue working with the content until your score is above 75%

r. every wrong answer, identify why you answered it wrongly.

s. practice 75- 85 question to known how you'll be prepared for nclex exam and see how many you answered correctly

t. do understand the question first, formulate your answer of hand and compare with the option given to see how close your answer!!

u. anticipate test question will increase in difficulty when you get the first question right!!

v. do not panic if someone finishes before you!!

w. do not cram!!

x. remember that you have learned a great amount of nursing knowledge and the exam is only designed to determine whether you're able to practice safely @ entry level

y. keep a positive attitude and pray!!

z. wish you best of luck

Cristiann · Sep 11, 2009

Thank you guys for all your answers!! I know that my anxiety levels are really high, but I also know that's just me...how I am...very anal and extremely hard to myself. I appreciate A LOT your advices, and yes...I will definitely pray...:)