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Specializes in Med-Surg, NICU.

So I take my NCLEX tomorrow. I have studied with multiple different NCLEX books and too many questions to count. I took the ATI comprehensive test and it stated I had a 94% chance of passing on my first time. But I am SO anxious. Last night, I couldn't sleep at all, and I felt as though I was going to be sick.

I am SO afraid of failure. I have worked so hard to get this far that I'm afraid of stumbling at the finish line. :(

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Specializes in OB.

don't overwhelm yourself now. you know what you know, don't try to accommodate new info in your already crowed brain. you can do this. please keep us posted. take a bubble bath, listen to some music in the tub, dim the lights and go to bed early so you can get some rest!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, NICU.

Thank you so much! I just took a bubble bath and I feel more relaxed.

I will definitely keep you updated regarding the NCLEX.

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Specializes in Medical Surgical.

I take it Saturday. Do yourself a favor and chill! I was freaking out earlier this week and I have been having nightmares about crazy things preventing me from getting to the testing center on time. My blood pressure was rising and I was screaming at my kids over everything because I was so stressed. I just decided God has gotten me this far and He will see me through this. I have passed nursing school, I have studied my butt off for this test, and lastly I honestly feel at least minimally competent to begin working as an RN. We can do this; YOU can do this! I wish you the best :)

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Specializes in Med-Surg, NICU.

Thank you so much. I keep having to remind myself that this test is a minimum competency exam.

It feels good to hear that I am not the only person going through this.

Good luck on your nclex! I can't wait for it to be all over.

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Please do whatever you can do to relax and stay relaxed. Anxiety is a powerful thing and it can really turn things in the wrong direction in a second. I wish you the best of luck. I hope you can keep your anxiety under control and please let us know how it goes for you! 😊

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Specializes in Med-Surg, NICU.

I feel sick to my stomach. It shut off at 75 questions. I went to PVT and took me the credit card page (I didn't submit any info though). I just feel sick to my stomach. I want to die.

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Princess Bride I'm sure you did just fine (: congrats on becoming an official RN

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Specializes in Med-Surg, NICU.

Thanks ICUman. I felt as though I did not know any of the questions because so many were hard. None of the reviews I took were anything like the NCLEX. I am having a panic attack.

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You're fine! Pearson takes everyone to the credit card page now you have to enter your credit card information but change the expiration date or the card number and if you passed you should receive the good pop up if you failed it will say the credit card declined. I'm sure you passed! Keep us updated! And take deep breaths

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Don't worry about what the PVT says, it's not 100% accurate. Please be safe if you're having a panic attack *hugs*

Let us know how it goes!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, NICU.

Well, I did the PVT. I entered my credit card information and I hit submit. It would not accept my payment. That is considered to be the "good" pop up, right?

Thank you for all the replies and support. I really need them!

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