Help!!! I am so nervous I sit my boards on July 23rd 2002

Love-A-Nurse · Jul 20, 2002

first let me say, congratulations on graduating from school! i wish you all the best on your nclex-pn. i took the lpn boards when it was done by pencil and paper, so i can't give you any advise. i do feel that answering many questions from the book you have and or other books are a plus.

i would not study at all on monday. i would try to do something that takes your mind of it just a minute or so. get a good night sleep, eat breakfast on tuesday morning and arrive at least 30 minutes before you are expected to take your exam.

all the best to you!

JAYNE DANCE · Jul 20, 2002

Thanks Stephany for the encouragement, I will try not to study on Monday, but I am finding it hard to get my nose out of my books even for a 1hr break, I feel like I am wasting time if I am doing other things not related to studying.....I will keep everyone informed of how things went.........:chair:

JAYNE DANCE · Jul 20, 2002

Oh! and the worse thing is is that my exam is not scheduled until 16:45 so I have all day to sit around and get even more worked up........... :scrying:

live4today, RN · Jul 20, 2002

Jayne...congratulations on finishing LPN school! :balloons: and welcome to the world of nursing. :nurse:

The best advise I could give you is to trust what you learned and applied in school and in your clinicals. If you did well through all of that, you'll do well on the exam. :kiss

I took the "loooooonggggg pen and pencil NCLEX" where we had to get a passing score of a 1600 points, so I can't help you with the computer generated questions they are giving now to nursing grads. 75 points or anything under 1600 points still blows my mind when I hear nursing grads talking about the computer shutting off at such low numbers. :eek: :chuckle

RNConnieF · Jul 20, 2002

Ok Jayne,

First take a few deep breaths. Now remember that you graduated from a good school. The boards test only the bare minimum level of compatency and you are WAY beyond that. Over 80% of those taking the boards pass the first time. On Monday schedule a massage, manacure and pedicure. Have a nice dinner with people you want to be around, have one or two glasses of wine, just enough to make you sleepy go to sleep early. On Tuesday morning do not have more than one cup of coffee, makes you jumpy, turnes the shomach, and you'll have to pee during the test. (Hope you can see that this is tongue in cheek) Mostly, relax and have confidence in yourself.

shannonRN, BSN, RN · Jul 20, 2002

#1: don't forget to breathe!!!

#2: i hear a little bit of chocolate an hour or so before the test helps. something with the chemicals?!

#3: don't tire yourself out studying. you sound like a very diligent person. you probably know a lot more than you give yourself credit for. the worst thing that can happen is that you fail, but you do get another chance. so ultimately, you haven't failed unless you give up.

i know the last bit might not be too encouraging, sorry! i also agree with the rest of the gang. keep us updated and GOOD LUCK! :wink2:

MelH · Jul 22, 2002

Congratulations! You will do excellent on the test! Good luck to you!

JAYNE DANCE · Jul 22, 2002

Thanks everyone for all the encouragement.....I will keep you all updated only 1 more day to go........

I have only been on this website for a little over 1 week, and I all ready feel like this is my 2nd home

Thanks guys :crying2:

RNbeach, ASN, RN · Jul 22, 2002

Jayne... Good Luck On your Test.... Keep the Faith. I'm sure you will do fine! Keep us posted!

jschut, BSN, RN · Jul 22, 2002

I think you'll do great!

I'm still waiting to send in my paperwork! So, let me know how the test goes, all right? :)

Julie :)

Hooligan · Jul 22, 2002

Jayne,

Congratulations for Graduating! Good luck tomorrow and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

~Bean