I am apprehensive about my NCLEX on March 28!

classicdame, MSN, EdD · Mar 13, 2014

of course you are apprehensive. However, you would not have made it out of nursing school if you did not pass those tests so you must have knowledge about content. My suggestion is to NOT study the day before, go to bed on time, eat a protein breakfast the day of the test and go in with a positive attitude. Remember, statistics show that MOST people pass the first time. Good luck!

lizarcala04 · Mar 13, 2014

It's really easy for people to say "don't sweat it" when they have already taken it and passed it. I'm sure everyone that has taken the NCLEX has had some sort of anxiety about it. I totally understand your anxiety, Maryjoii...I was where you are not even 2 months ago. This is a very important test! If it wasn't people wouldn't worry about it like they do.
I just took the NCLEX on January 31st 2014. I literally couldn't sleep a wink the night before. I cried all the way until I got into the parking lot of the testing center (which is a big deal for me, because I'm not a crier!) I was so worried because I had did the Kaplan Review and my scores weren't what I thought they should be. My "Readiness Test" score was only a 60% (which apparently calculates to a 89% chance of passing the NCLEX), my highest Q trainer score was a 59%, my Q bank score was a 53% out of 40% of the questions used.
I would come to allnurses.com for some encouragement and read old posts of what others had to say about their scores and would find that to be very helpful. But I have say, they were right about not worrying so much about your scores...If you know you've studied and done all you can do to prepare for the NCLEX, be proud of yourself regardless!

Thanks Sabrina!

Its just so relieving that there's actually somebody who passed the exam even with 60% in qbanks.. I can relate very much, because I noticed that my results are also at the 60% range... I felt like I wouldn't be able to make it.. But thanks for sharing your experience, I have a new hope that I can still get through..

maryjoii · Mar 13, 2014

We can do this Liza :) God is with us.

CandiceRN87 · Mar 13, 2014

Hey ladies I test 3/18 and am freaking out I also have 60% overall with 100% qbank completed with a readiness of 67% but am so nervous to take this test!!!!! I will be praying for you guys......I hope nclex questions are easier than Kaplan bc I thought Kaplan was pretty tough

maryjoii · Mar 14, 2014

Hey ladies I test 3/18 and am freaking out I also have 60% overall with 100% qbank completed with a readiness of 67% but am so nervous to take this test!!!!! I will be praying for you guys......I hope nclex questions are easier than Kaplan bc I thought Kaplan was pretty tough

I finally scheduled 29 for my NCLEX and I feel you CandiceRN87 but yes I hope NCLEX questions are easier than Kaplan and PDA La charity or at least the same level. I will pray for you and I know you can do it! :)

lizarcala04 · Mar 14, 2014

I finally scheduled 29 for my NCLEX and I feel you CandiceRN87 but yes I hope NCLEX questions are easier than Kaplan and PDA La charity or at least the same level. I will pray for you and I know you can do it! :)

Heyy Candice and maryjoii we all can pass this! Im also at 60-ish in my practice tests.. Lets just have our final week to scan through the more important ones (electrolytes, cardio, acid base balance, lab values, etc) .. Im praying for us!

CandiceRN87 · Mar 14, 2014

Are you going to review over any more content??? I'm freaking out like what should I be studying now

maryjoii · Mar 14, 2014

Are you going to review over any more content??? I'm freaking out like what should I be studying now

Hi CandiceRN87!

I prefer answering questions in my last minute but you can still browse those topics if you have to. I am doing PDA now and I feel bad because some of my scores are poor, it's making me more nervous! OMG I cant wait to get over with this! We can do this! :)

Jonigirl27 · Mar 17, 2014

I took my test this morning after doing over 2000 review questions from Saunders 6th edition. It felt like none of it was on the test. My advice from here on out will be to learn the test taking strategies, lab values and just medication classifications. You have already learned the content, now it is about picking the question apart and choosing the most correct answer :). Best of luck to you!!!!!

lizarcala04 · Mar 21, 2014

Are you going to review over any more content??? I'm freaking out like what should I be studying now

Im also freaking out cos I havent reviewed part of the Saunders book about Mental health, Neurological, and musculoskeletal! Its now 8days before the exam! I feel like nothing has been retained in my memory! =(

lizarcala04 · Mar 21, 2014

I took my test this morning after doing over 2000 review questions from Saunders 6th edition. It felt like none of it was on the test. My advice from here on out will be to learn the test taking strategies, lab values and just medication classifications. You have already learned the content, now it is about picking the question apart and choosing the most correct answer :). Best of luck to you!!!!!

WHAATTTT?! U think nothing in this book was covered in the exam? Now Im more stressed out than ever. Geez. Well I guess I should review back again the strategies by Kaplan... Thanks for sharing your experience! Are there a lot of Pharmacology? I suck at meds.. =(

lizarcala04 · Apr 8, 2014

Guys….. I PASSED!!!!!! :roflmao:woohoooo!!! stopped at question 87 in 2hrs15mins… Just take your time guys… Dont rush to finish the exam, and yet dont over analyze…. Imma US RN now!! To God be all the Glory!!!! :yes: