Failed HD3 today... had a panic attack.

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I went to take HD3 today, and everything was going great. I knew the answers, was going through them carefully, yet quickly, and then right at question 53, my body decided it hated me and I started to have a panic attack. This was my last nursing exam to take, and I think that something just took over because I felt like I was being crushed and that I was going to die if I didn't pass this, and so on and so forth.

So at that point, I was more focused on getting out of that room asap, and I let the fear and adrenaline kick in and failed the damn thing.

I am so crushed right now. Seriously, I have no doubt that I would have passed if this wouldn't have happened. I didn't even think to take a break, I was so focused on getting through and getting the heck out of there that I couldn't pay attention to anything else.

Back to the drawing board. I have cried all afternoon over this.

Any support or suggestions for next time would be greatly appreciated.

Xanax perhaps?

I am so close, yet so far away.

:crying2::crying2::crying2::crying2::crying2:

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

I am so sorry. :( *hugs* Take some time and regroup!!

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Specializes in Home Health, Podiatry, Neurology, Case Mgmt.

Sorry you had a bad day...i had bad news too from EC..blah...i wish you the best and just hang in there! =)

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Specializes in Hospice, ER.

I had a massive panic attack during my first CPNE. Regrouped, got some Xanax, and passed this past weekend. I hate those panic attacks, feels like you are gonna die - I feel your pain.

You will do this next time.

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