Got ATT and scheduled for RN-retake

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I just got my new ATT and scheduled my NCLEX-RN for the thrid week in January.....I am pretty stressed already since I have taken it 3 times and failed.....this is my last try b/c the state of Utah gives you 4 tries and after that you are all done and can never test in the state again! I have extremely bad test anxiety and have been prescribed a beta-blocker to help with my anxiety. I have been using Saunders and LaCharity to study, took Kaplan and it did nothing for me. Any other words of advice on how to study and what other books are good?

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My suggestion is to work on your relaxation techniques to go along with the beta blocker. When you get worked up over a question, close your eyes, take three deep breaths, then look at it again. You never know how far being able to relax during the test may take you. Good luck.

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Thanks so much, I am definitely trying to work on that. I got all 265 questions last time and I knew it came down to whether or not I got the last one right or not and I totally freaked out b/c I knew this. I obv. got it wrong since I failed but I am going to keep working at it, thanks!

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Good luck and please whatever you so try to relax...take a deep breath and focus! I'll praying for you, I'll be retaking mine soon too and I'm on a beta blocker as well. We can do this!

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Thanks! I used to think I was the only person in the world going through this but I have learned I am not! We can do this and we will do this! I got through nursing school and earned my BSN and all that is left is to tackle this test!

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Um never use beta blocker before exam. Decrease cardiac out = decrease blood flow to the brain.

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Well, most doctors prescribe a beta-blocker for people with anxiety issues as opposed to a normal anti-anxiety medication because of the side effects of those medicines in relation to testing. The beta-blockers seem to work for a lot of people.

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Um never use beta blocker before exam. Decrease cardiac out = decrease blood flow to the brain.

You will find that most doctors prescribe a beta blocker as oppose to zanax because beta blocker helps with the physical effects an individual may have when the are having anxiety for example increased heart rate, sweating of the palms, etc.

What works for one person may not work for the other please keep that in mind. Lets encourage others and give help advice also continue to pray.

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You will find that most doctors prescribe a beta blocker as oppose to zanax because beta blocker helps with the physical effects an individual may have when the are having anxiety for example increased heart rate, sweating of the palms, etc.

What works for one person may not work for the other please keep that in mind. Lets encourage others and give help advice also continue to pray.

Thanks so much for you encouragment!!!!! It is definitely much appreciated!

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Specializes in Psych, Skilled Nursing.

Good luck and I hope you get it this time around!!

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