Freaking out... Trying to remain positive

[Friendly09]

Hello, I'm new here. Just graduated in January. Taking my NCLEX-PN next week. I need some reassurance and/or advice. I took the NLN predictor test & my score indicated that, had I taken NCLEX that day, I would have had a 94% chance of passing. This reassured me immensely. I passed the Kaplan comprehensive exam with a 70% the first time I took it. This scares me. According to the book a 70% or higher is indicative of NCLEX readiness... but going over the rationales for what I got wrong really got me thinking... Now I'm afraid that I may fail NCLEX. I also have the Lippincott book... I passed the comprehensive exam also. Has anyone on here gotten a 70% with Kaplan? Also, did anyone else take the NLN predictor online? I wonder if that is more like NCLEX because the other tests I've taken are in books, not on a computer. Sorry this is so lengthy, I would appreciate any personal stories, input, advice, etc. Thanks so much for reading!

[nursetaminator]

The best you can do is keep reviewing, think through the questions and think about what you're being asked. I put in so many hours of studying it was ridiculous. And then when I got there I felt like I didn't recognize anything!! Seriously. IMHO your scores are fine. When you're studying pay attention to the rationales. The more info you can expose yourself to the better. Be prepared for the select-all-that-apply questions - they love to give you those!!

Most importantly, believe in yourself!!! Be confident in your knowledge. Don't rush. Think positive.

Good luck!!!