I scheduled! April 7th is the big day...I just needed to get it out because no one else knows! I'm just reading through exam cram (skimming) and learning the spiderman pneumonic/labs/ekg/lung/heart sounds the last couple days....and PRAYING that I'm ready and HE puts the right thoughts into my brain!
I don't think I can do anymore questions...maybe one last test tonight and only 75q.
I feel like all the info is one big mess inside my brain now...information overload and I dont think I can learn anymore details. You can't know everything, right?
I'm taking my exam on April 8 for the second time. I hope this time I pass, I think I have studied hard enough for it compared to my study habits on my first take. I pray to God that He'll help me handle my anxiety this time. God bless and Goodluck to us! :dzed:
good luck. stay calm, take some deep breath before you go into the room to take the test, also take a deep breath whenever you feel like you need it. take a break when you need it. don't wait until it asks you too. don't second guess yourself. you studied hard and you know better.
I took my exam yesterday morning. One of the things that helped me was to stay in a positive mind set on my way to the test site. I woke up early, prayed, took a shower and headed out. I stopped at Dunkin Donuts, had a light breakfast (bagel and OJ) and ate while I drove. I had my gospel CD playing in the car to keep the positive vibes going to remind me that God was there with me.
Once I got to the test site, I said another prayer in the car and headed into the building. As they started to process me, I kept reminding God of all that I did to prepare myself (answering questions, reading rationales, watching videos etc.) and how much I needed Him to come through and do His part.
As I sat at the computer and saw the first question, I wanted to cry. I had no idea what it was asking me nor how to answer it. I just kept silently whispering His name to help calm me down.
After an hour and half and around question 63, I requested a break. I went into the bathroom and started praying for clarity and knowledge because I felt like I guessed every question up to that point.
Once I got back, I continued and the computer finally shut off at 75. As I was driving home, I continued to pray for success on the exam. Once I got home, I decided to do the PVT, I again started praying. I logged into PV and got the good pop up.
The point is, you will have some level of anxiety but don't let that distract you from remaining focused from answering the questions. You've prepared, studied and are ready. And when you start feeling really dismayed, just call on His name, He'll answer.
Thank everyone!! I keep thinking of random things I studied and thinking I don't know what I would answer if I got it on the real thing! ....trying to keep these thoughts out of my head!
Silverdragon102, BSN
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Just a reminder of the confidentiality clause you sign at the test center not to discuss questions you had on the exam