I see so many posts on people passing the boards their first try but unfortunately, I am one who didn't. I know I am not alone but I wanted to hear from anyone who may have had similar problems with anxiety in taking the NCLEX. I know for me I pushed myself way too soon to take the test after graduating, getting married, honeymooning and taking the test the following week.
After about question 88 I had a panic attack and my pulse started racing. I never recovered and the computer shut off at 155 questions. I had no idea how I did until today.
I plan on taking Kaplan's online course as my second prep class and hope it helps better than the first course I took.
So if anyone has any words of wisdom for me, I would appreciate it.
Here's to Abraham Lincoln who never gave up and neither will I.
I felt so pressured when I went to take it. I had a job waiting on me, and a husband that began to feel financially strained
I too had the same problems, which added stress. The job that was waiting on me even told me after I failed the first time that they would hire me as a CNA until I took it again. I didn't want to do this because I convinced myself I would never pass. I took 265 this time, which means it came down to the wire. Now, the job that was waiting on me can't take me until June...a new issue to deal with! But at least I NEVER have to take the God for saken test again! You can all do it...just stay calm, that's the most important thing.
I can relate to all of you so very much. I spent 3 years in school without working and felt so guilty that my husband was the only one earning any money to pay the bills.
I wanted to give up so many times and thought about maybe going back to school to become a teacher.
Hang in there and do not give up. The times that I failed, it was due to the stress of the exam. The third time, I took Suzanes advice and followed her plan. I was very calm when I went to take the test and I passed. Simply put, if you can get through school and graduate...then you can definitely pass this silly exam. You just have to relax and think like a nurse (easier said than done...but you can do it!!!).
hello i am writing to let you know that I have taken the kaplan course twice and I felt that it helped me with my test taking strategies.I was confident the last time i took the test with 265 questions but did not succeed i was closer in my scores half with above and half with near passing. I would recommend the kaplan it helped me with test taking. Don't feel bad about failing i have taking the nclex 8 times and so close. I am still trying to be strong and to not give up.If you have any advice for me that would be great because i sometimes doubt myself.well I wish you the best of luck and i will say i prayer for you.
listen i know what it is to fail a test because i just failed one this saturday, i passed my nclexbut i failed my first rn class. keep your head up you will do it! i will pray for you. do alot of questions and answers it wil help. when you are reading the questions dont read into them , ask yourself what is this question really asking me. avoid answers that has words like never, always, everyday etc. and dont tell anyone when you are going to take the test that will alleviate some stress.......... o always try to figure out a questions using nursing process, ABC's ( airway, breathing, circulation) or maslow's Heiarchey of need........ if i can be of any assistance please let me know
Could someone that took the LPN NCLEX recently fill me in on what's ahead. I am very scared. I graduate June 8 and I am driving myself crazy trying to get ready. Is there any book that is really good to study from. I'm all over the place. I also heard that the test is really harder than before. Fill in the blanks drop downs hot spots ?????? YIKES I NEED HELP!!!
Sorry about your losses. My boyfriend just loss his 3 cousins ages 29 10 11. This brings on a lot of stress. I did not take the NCLEX I graduate in JUNE and I am scared. Could you give me some advise.
NCLEX owns me
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I too had the same problems, which added stress. The job that was waiting on me even told me after I failed the first time that they would hire me as a CNA until I took it again. I didn't want to do this because I convinced myself I would never pass. I took 265 this time, which means it came down to the wire. Now, the job that was waiting on me can't take me until June...a new issue to deal with! But at least I NEVER have to take the God for saken test again! You can all do it...just stay calm, that's the most important thing.