Hello all! This is my first time posting, after lurking for years while in school. I see some great advice given so I'm going to ask for your opinions.
First, I took the NCLEX Monday. I knew I should have went to get a prescription for my anxiety, but I wanted to wing it. Plus, I had NO IDEA the room would be so tiny.
I was shaking like a leaf! Through the tutorial, through the first question, until I got to question 30, where I felt like I almost couldn't breathe. I raised my hand to take a break. I went to the bathroom and tried to gather myself. Splashed water on my face, and went back. The moderator could see it on my face. She said " I can tell you don't want to go back in there"
Two hours in I was only on Question 76. I caught myself a few times just staring at a question. I don't even know when the machine shut off. It was Over 90. but I'm pretty sure under 100. I actually left feeling great! Glad to be out of that room, but knowing that I needed medication in order to do this again. And just to confirm I did my quick results today. And I indeed failed.
I just wanted to give that background, but my real question is, what Review online course is the best. I did a google search, and it said Kaplan ( Which I already had) was #1, and something called Board Vitals. Has anyone used this??
I LOVED UWORLD. But, my QBank only has 300 Questions left. Thats not going to be enough for 30 days!!
All answers are appreciated!!!
And before anyone says anything, I know I have to get my anxiety in check before I take it again. I already have an appt with the DR!!! :)
OP, I'm glad you got it all figured out. Since you do, I wish you the best.
Im the one who told you that you were making excuses, and I stand by that. I hope the testing center explained that you needed documentation for your claustrophobia. They are pretty strict on that stuff. I hope your pills and accommodations help. But I would also some remediation as well. That is why I suggested looking at where you failed. But I'm sure you have all the answers there.
LadyFree is a different user than me. She also gave you some awesome advice as always. OrganizedChaos is also a smart girl with some experience that may help you.
We were all trying to get you look at why you failed and give you some helpful advice on actually how to pass that test. Putting your head in the sand and not recognizing why you failed won't help you pass next time. It just won't. Nobody on here wants you to fail. We want you to stop living in a fantasy world and really work hard to pass. We want you to pass, believe or not.
But I also realize that not everyone wants tough love. They want Rah-Rah cheerleaders who do nothing to help them succeed. Good Luck, OP. I hope you get it figured out.
Yes. Just went to the MBON today and turned in my request. Got the documentation from my doctor. Thanks!!!!
Is there another site available for testing? You might ask... Years ago when I took my GED there was a flickering florescent light in the room. For some reason that set my anxiety off and I spent 1/2 the test getting more and more anxious until I just couldn't stand it any more. I explained the problem to the test admin and she happily moved me to a different room. That made all the difference. I was able to finish the test in time- and aced it too :)
Yes Ma'am. They just needed documentation from my doctor. So I'm just waiting for the approval now.
No, she responded to you based on my response and basically accusing me of lying when they don't even know how to use the quote button effectively and is responding to quotes that they don't like and merging them into response from me-which is supportive and professional btw-and basically confusing themselves because they are angry about failing, and lashing out.
They need to apologize, calm down, and realize we want to help them and be respectful to what we are saying, especially those who want to guide and support the OP. Instead of calling people liars-not cool.
You are right. My apologies! I couldn't keep track of the negative comments. Your advice was good. But as I was trying to state, I know I need to re-mediate. That's why I was asking for supplemental programs, not to talk about my anxiety.
Yogsdaleo,RN
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Yes. Just went to the MBON today and turned in my request. Got the documentation from my doctor. Thanks!!!!