How do/did you keep from losing your mind?

[Work in Progress]

Hey everyone-

I took the NCLEX RN this afternoon. It shut off at 75 in about 45 minutes. I had 15 SATAs, a ton of prioritization and a ton of meds. I did not have a single math question or other "alternative format" question (other than the SATAs). It did not seem like there were many meds, diseases or procedures that I did not know. On any other test I would count this as a good sign- on the NCLEX I am worried that it is because the CAT kept me at more basic level information and that there is no way I passed in 75. But I did feel well prepared and like I knew what I was doing.

Long story short, I am making myself crazy ruminating about the test. How do/did you distract yourself? I only have to wait 48 hours... you poor CA test takers, I don't know how you do it. This is what I have done so far to ease my anxiety, to no avail.

Did the PVT, "good pop up"

Worried that the PVT was wrong.

Did the PVT again. Good pop up.

Posted on facebook that I was scared, discussed what Dec. graduating class experienced on their tests.

Did the PVT. Good.

Went to dinner. Tried to talk about things other than the NCLEX.

Went grocery shopping.

Cleaned.

Did the dishes.

PVT. Good.

Read the PVT thread new entries.

Googled the PVT.

PVT. Good.

And here I am. I am going to try to watch a movie next. Thank goodness I am working tomorrow, but as I am a nurse intern, I am sure I will be flooded with "How did it go?"s. I just can't believe I passed it....

So anyways. Any good ideas on how to keep myself occupied?

[vegas2009]

Go Hiking. See the mountains/neighborhood parks? Take pictures. Get a friend/s to post in them, even if they look goofy. Who cares? You know what they look like.

Get some friends together and have some drinks. You don't need to get drunk, a little tipsy is okay.

Biking. Go to Disneyland. Mickey Mouse always make me smile. I like all the fairies with their wands, most of the rides, and fireworks.

Eat Ice cream. If everything fails, there's always movies --->> Get lost in the world of the vampires and werewolves :)

umm, maybe sex? lol

Goodluck.

[NowPedsRN]

Good Luck, Sounds like you passed according to PVT trick.

[Alicia87]

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! I would suggest trying to keep as distracted as possible. Get yourself out a favorite book (NOT a nursing textbook!!) and try to get into the story. Go out with friends who you can spend time with and talk about other things than the nclex :)

[Amac]

Good Luck! i took the NCLEX-PN april 23, it took them 7 weeks to the day for me to get my results-Pass =)

Do whatever you can to keep yourself from stressing, and STOP thinking about it!! its Summer! go swimming, go to the beach!!!

[wannabHishands]

Oh my goodness, did you really PVT that many times? You crack me up. Not that I won't, because I likely will, but thanks for the smile, and good luck!

[Work in Progress]

Well, I had to check it again.... I mean, it couldn't be right, could it? Tomorrow I have a very busy day... tonight? Not so much. I will try to get some sleep, though!

[caliotter3]

Good luck.

[Work in Progress]

Well, now I have something else to ruminate about... my BON website status for my application has changed from "Pending Exam" to "Pending Final Approval." That has to be a good sign, right? Oh well. Back to work...