NCLEX... I'm freaking out..help !!

BranRN · Jan 6, 2003

Relax!!!

Take a deep breathe in.......breathe out (Repeat as often as needed!) You have prepared well for the test; therfore you will do well, it is only natural to feel anxious and nervous. Before a test in class my professor would not start until after we closed our eyes and and took slow deep breathes in and out for about a minute or two.

Secondly, I know many people who have passed who were cut off after 200 questions, so you need not worry if you go past the 75th question. It will only make you more nervous. Let us know when you will take NCLEX, we will be thinking about you!!

Good Luck!

Brandi

Agnus · Jan 6, 2003

Scoick,

Take some looog deep breaths. You have been a nurse for 15 years. You passed the NCLEX-PN years ago. The majority pass on the first try. YOU WILL NOT FAINT. Get a massague. lite some candles meditate. You WILL pass. The number of questions you get is irrelevent.

You have all the knowledge you need to pass. Schedule the exam as soon as possible. Do not torture yourself by putting it off to study or for anyother reason. Get it over as soon as possible.

DO some positive affirmations: "I am confidend that I will pass," "I am calm," "I am competent".

scoick · Jan 6, 2003

I just received email notification that I'm eligiable right now.....

I have my numbers sitting before me.

I plan to schedule ASAP...... I'm just waiting for the tingling to stop in my arms and hands.....

s

Trauma Columnist · Jan 6, 2003

Go for it - you'll do just fine. Good luck...judi

yodakelly · Jan 6, 2003

scoick,

High 70's or low 80's on NCLEX review questions is good. I assume you are taking boards on a computer, which means there's no "set percentage" for pass/ fail as the computer will base each next question on whether or not you answered the previous one correctly... BUT I took an NCLEX review and learned that as a general rule, around a 70% will give you a passing score. I consistently got 70's-80's on review exams and passed boards the first time, no problems, 75 questions. AND i felt that board questions were alot easier than the review questions. You will pass.

Tweety, BSN, RN · Jan 6, 2003

If you make high 70s and low 80s, then you will pass the boards. You don't have to make a "B".

Whatever stress relieving activities have gotten you through in the past, try them today.

Breathe, relax. Do your best. You'll do fine.

BMS4 · Jan 6, 2003

scoick,

Everybody gave you great advice. You can do this. :) Let us know when you are scheduled to take it. :)

scoick · Jan 8, 2003

I made the appointment yesterday........

I take the exam the 17th of this month at 0930 PST.....

I just finished the the first Kaplan review test and got a 75%... wish I would have done alot better. Heck, I didn't know what one of the medications was and had several questions about it..... BUT, I know it now!!!

SOOOOO lite the candles !!!!

I just want this behind me!!

Thanks to all for your support !!

S

meownsmile, BSN, RN · Jan 8, 2003

I found that i usually hit the 70's or 80's when i used the reviews too. I passed the first time. Relax so you can absorb what you are missing,, keep the review scores in that neighborhood and youll do fine.

jschut, BSN, RN · Jan 8, 2003

Me too...

I had 70's and 80's on my review tests. Passed my NCLEX at 85 questions.

You will pass. Have faith in yourself! :)

scoick · Jan 16, 2003

Well tomorrow is the big day.......

Thanks for all of your support........

I think I may have over studied..... I'm not going to look at anything today.

Wish me luck and say some prayers.....

S