Has anyone took NCLEX in the afternoon?

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Hi! I scheduled my exam at 2pm.I know our mind is more fresher in the morning, but I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep the night before because of anxiety. So I move it in the afternoon. Is there more sucess rate in the morning? I'm already freakin out. I only have 3 weeks to go!!!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Doesn't matter what time of day you do it, it all goes on how you answer the questions

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I took mine at 2pm and I passed with 75. I purposely did it later so I could sleep in and feel more relaxed and not so rushed.

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Ok, thanks! yah, that's also one of the reason why I scheduled it in the afternoon. Nothing guarantees your passing it...maybe a relax mind and lot's of confidence and prayers!

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I wish I could take my test in the afternoon. It takes me a while to wake up in the morning. Oh well, maybe I will take my Wellbutrin a little earlier in the morning. LOL!!!

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Specializes in ICU.

I took mine in the afternoon. I scheduled that way so I could get more sleep and not rush as well. However, I woke up early and was super anxious all day. I couldn't even eat anything, so I was starving while I was taking my test! I did pass, but I kind of wished I had taken it in the morning.

G'luck to you!

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My only option was to take it at 8am. If i could have, i would have taken it later. It seemed like my mind was better in the evenings (i would get better scores on practice tests in the evening than in the morning, duno why...) You'll be fine either way. its just really important to be awake and alert......and oriented ;P good luck studying, let us know how it goes!

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in NY that is not an option the test is at 8am, for im testing this week:o..the reason is they give you 6h any later youll be testing into the night

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i FEEL your pain, i take mine March 2nd! mine is scheduled at 2pm also and its on a monday! But im still super nervous. I have been using alot of kaplan, and saunders. Wish you the best of luck!

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As long as you have a good night sleep and just relax the day before your exam, you should be fine. I just took mine last week but I was so freaking nervous and so I failed =( But anyway, being relax will definitely help you focus. Goodluck!

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I am sorry Mscoffee, is your for your lpn or rn? and what number did it shut off at? I hope you pass this next time!!

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