Earplugs during NCLEX?

I'm definitely bringing earplugs. While I can't stand my ears blocked at home, I'm used to the noises around here. However, I get tense in environments where people are struggling to be quiet. I find it impossible to study at libraries, for example. :)

The Pearson center I tested at provides earphones at each computer. They don't let you bring your own. The earphones are the big type that fit over your entire ear. I didn't use them, the place was really quite anyways!

I used the ear plugs AND the headphones. There was construction being done on the building the day I tested and although the noise wasn't horrible, it was a minor distraction.

Thanks guys! I knew you couldn't bring your own but I bought some to practice with, just trying to get comfortable (which I didn't!)

It's good to know they weren't the ones that go in your ears- those are the ones I have that I can't stand! So maybe the over the ear ones will be better!

Oh geez construction! I would die! I'm sorry- that's such a bad idea on their part!

When are you taking NCLEX? I just passed mine on Tuesday!! Good luck!!

I used the headphones and found them to be really helpful! I recommend it!

Congrats on passing! :)

I haven't gotten my ATT yet :/ I graduated in May and our school had a Kaplan course for us last week so I've started studying on a 5-6 week plan in anticipation of taking it in that time frame!

The center where I tested provided ear plugs and the computer had headphones for part of the test. I used the headphones at first but switched to the earplugs due to construction and road noise.

The Pearson center I tested at provides earphones at each computer. They don't let you bring your own. The earphones are the big type that fit over your entire ear. I didn't use them, the place was really quite anyways!

My testing area was also quite quiet. I found the earmuffs very helpful for shutting out the noise of people arriving and leaving for the test.

The center I tested at provided the big over the ear headphones too. I used them because I wanted complete silence with no distractions from someone coughing, sneezing, or moving around in their chairs. I needed complete concentration for that test. The headphones worked great, the only things I heard were the thoughts in my head as I pondered the questions.

I remember there being ear plugs there when i took the nclex over a decade ago. i am sure i didn't use them, as the noise of my own head (breathing, swallowing all amplified by ear plugs)in a quiet room would have been more distracting than any ambient room noise.

I will definitely take advantage of earplugs or headphones that are provided. Small noises around me are very distracting. I use earplugs while in the library and I get a lot more done than without them.