For those who have already taken NCLEX

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I was just wondering, hindsight being 20/20, how you think the test compares to the anxiety you felt before the test. Meaning, do you think it wasn't that bad compared to what you anticipated? I just am hoping that all my anxiety won't impare my results. I thought maybe someone who has been through it might offer some insight on their experience.

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I just took the test this past Friday and found out yesterday that I had passed. Everyone's tests are different and everyone tests differently, but for me the test was not nearly as bad as I had expected. I thought I had failed because it shut off at 75 and I was expecting it to be more difficult, so I thought I must have gotten too many wrong. Don't get me wrong, there were definately questions where I sat there thinking "what?... i have no idea!", but for the most part, I didnt think my questions were insanely difficult. However, I was so nervous for the test that I could hardly read the first question when my test started! I kept having to remind myself to calm down and take it one question at a time. So, looking back, the exam wasn't as bad as I was anticipating. The anxiety made it much worse! Especially waiting for those test results ;)

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After having already taken the test twice I decided to go see a hypnotherapist to help me overcome my test anxiety! It was never about the knowledge for me it was always about the anxiety..so low and behold I utilized my skills et I passed!! You can do it!!!

Trish RN

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