Here's my take on it all...

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Like many other people on this website, I am a new graduate of a nursing program, hoping to become an RN very soon. In fact, I took the test yesterday (Saturday) morning at 8. I read through the threads (is that what you call it?) before and after, but I never really had much to say. Anyways, I decided this morning, that I too would post my hopes and fears... its not much, but if you're interested

I hope... of course, to be an RN, and to find out VERY soon! The testing center said 48 hours, so that means I have 24 hours to go... that is, IF sunday counts. Otherwise, I'll find out Tuesday. *fingers crossed*

I fear... failure. I had 75 questions. As soon as I got out of the center, I didn't know what to feel. I really did hope for 75 questions, because I originally thought that if it went over, then I must have gotten many wrong. But now, I'm scared that I failed so badly in 75 that the computer already decided against me! I know the odds are in my favor. I read through what felt like hundreds of posts on this website looking for people who said that they failed in 75... and to my surprise (a good surprise), there were VERY few who did. And basically everyone who took 75 (or more) thought that they failed. And they passed! While I am very happy for all of you who passed, I also hope to share in your happiness when I receive my results. :balloons:

I don't have too many questions... well, except if any of you can answer this... what is your idea of an easy question? I mean, is it math? I didn't get any. Is it, a definition of a disease? I don't remember any of those either. Is it a side effect of a medication? I may have gotten a few of those. Is it a nursing consideration of a medication, i.e. like times to take a certain medication? I did get 2 or 3 of those. I mostly got prioritization, delegation, and stuff like that. From what I've read, that's a good sign. :uhoh3:

For those of you taking it in the near or distant future, congratulations on making the right decision to practice nursing and good luck! This is what I did - although I can't guarantee my personal study plan until I know that I've passed the boards. I took a Kaplan review that was paid for by the hospital. I would not have paid for it out of pocket. The professor teaching the course said that the Kaplan review book that you can buy at the bookstore is just as good. I also used Saunders because I bought it at the beginning of my senior year of nursing school. I purchased a 3 week course from www.ncsbn.org at the recommendation of a past professor. It was pretty good. I just did the questions... there are like 20 practice quizzes of 25 questions each on there!

Well that's all. I know I planned to say much more (if you can believe it), but I think I must have lost some of it. Thank you to all of you who have responded to other peoples' posts and have said very encouraging words or really great advice. Not only did you encourage that person, but other people who may just be reading it - like me! While having the support of friends and family is so great especially during this time, connecting with people who are pretty much going through the SAME experiences at the SAME time has an amazingly healing and comforting effect. Well, at least in my opinion. Thanks for reading through this, and I hope to re-post soon with very good news!!! :D

veryhopeful1, GN

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veryhopeful1....

:welcome:

i'm no expert when it comes to the nclex; but, i can share my experience.

let me first say that i passed; and, you sound just like i did, while i was waiting for the dreadful results.

i took a review course given by my son, i did saunders, kaplan, mosby cat, and a few mosby books. the morning of my test, i swore i would remain calm. i knew freaking out wasn't going to help me. half way through the test however, i started to panic....i was getting select all that applies, back to back. prioritize, delegation and what would you do first, questions the whole time. i remember only 1 math question, and that was in the beginging, like my second question. a few meds, and no diagrams. when the screen went blue at 75, so did i. i left hysterical, thank god, i wasn't driving...because i couldn't see thru-the swelling and tears of my eyes. i was sure i had failed, i felt as though i was guessing thru the whole exam. i immediatly came here to read others take on it, as well as talked to classmates who had already passed. to my surprise, everyone who had passed felt the same way i did; moreover, felt they had the same content. like i said, i'm no expert. but going by my own experience, reading here and talking to my classmates; i feel those who get a lot of prioritize and shut off at 75, pass. my advise to you, which you may not be able to do, i understand trust me. is to keep busy, for the next 24 hours, (a friend of mine got her results on a sunday, so it can happen). the test is done, and no amount of reflecting is going to change that. know you did your best, and that your experience sounds much like others who have passed, so sleep, eat, watch a funny movie, read some more posts...and post here when you get the results. good luck, and sending positive vibes your way.

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Thank you so much for sharing your experience because it is so helpful to future NCLEX takers. Tips about priority and delegation are wonderful but knowing to expect that you might feel like a failure is the best advice because it allows us all to mentally prepare! Thank you for taking the time...GN4now

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I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! Sounds like you will have good news soon!

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Thanks everyone! Especially DSplendid for sharing your story - it really encouraged me. Well, I found out today that I did, in fact, pass! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

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Specializes in NICU.

WA HOOO for you! I hope to be saying the same thing Friday.

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Thank you so much! I'm taking it this coming Saturday. Good thing I'm not driving to the test center. My parents will drop me off and pick me up. I believe I would be too focused on the exam to be driving safely on the road. And I already warned my parents to not ask me about the exam afterwards. To them, whenever I say "it's hard", or "it's ok", or "I don't know", they automatically assume I did really bad. Hope I don't snap at them on Saturday.

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Specializes in Assisted Living Nurse Manager.
Thanks everyone! Especially DSplendid for sharing your story - it really encouraged me. Well, I found out today that I did, in fact, pass! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

A very big GONGRATULATIONS to you!!!!!! :smiley_aa :yelclap: :w00t:

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Congratulations!

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thanks everyone!!

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