I know this is a common issue

BebobthefrogFNP · Jul 1, 2008

It sounds like you have studied very hard. Just keep doing questions and reading the rationales until the day before you take the NCLEX. I take the NCLEX RN this thursday. I'm nervous too but it comes with the territory. Good luck and don't forget to breathe.

Amber07 · Jul 1, 2008

I am taking boards next Monday in Utah. I am really anxious and freaking out, more after I found out 2 classmates just failed, one at 79 questions and the other went all the way to 265 questions and still failed.
I am an LPN and I did Kaplan for the LPN, I would always get anywhere from 45% to 63 % on new questions test of 50 (I passed at 85 questions). I have been about the same for the RN, and I am re-reading the strategies, plus I saved 360 questions to practice this week.
BUT I feel sometimes like I am gonna get PANICK ATTACKS, and I need to be relaxed to think while taking the test, Please share something with me.
I KNOW EVERYBODY IS FEELING THE SAME.....

Just try to have confidence in yourself. I believe that really does have an impact on your testing. Also don't let the fact that your classmates were unsuccessful worry you. Everybody's tests are so different and that mixed with test anxiety, strengths and weaknesses in areas, and testing ability make it such a different experience for everyone. I would just focus on getting more questions right then wrong and read through every single rationale. Try to remember that you can do this.

I did not pass my first time at 265 questions and regrouped and passed last week at 75 questions. I am also in Utah. The tests were totally different each time and Kaplan made the difference the second time around. Good luck to you. :heartbeat

aereo2002 · Jul 1, 2008

Thank you, I think I will be fine, I know I can do it. My friends tell me that I am smarter than I give myself credit for. I think is true. I will let you know next week what happens.

Jazzy_nurse_SF · Jul 1, 2008

Thank you, I think I will be fine, I know I can do it. My friends tell me that I am smarter than I give myself credit for. I think is true. I will let you know next week what happens.

It may help to just focus on what you have to do the day of your exam. DOn't compare who everyone else's score is, because the test is designed for every individual and the number of questions you wrote, does not at all determine if one will pass or not. There are so many myths to the exam, and this is definately one of them. I know it's hard to feel this way, because we are all here feeling the same way. Once the test is over everyone walks out feeling like one didn't get half way through the exam correct. I have prepared myself now for the past 6 weeks, and still, I have waves of panics and insecurities. I test tomorrow and still feel nervous like I am not prepared. So, good luck to you, just try not to worry about everyone else's passing or failing, it will confuse you like crazy!:imbar:no::heartbeat

aereo2002 · Jul 1, 2008

It may help to just focus on what you have to do the day of your exam. DOn't compare who everyone else's score is, because the test is designed for every individual and the number of questions you wrote, does not at all determine if one will pass or not. There are so many myths to the exam, and this is definately one of them. I know it's hard to feel this way, because we are all here feeling the same way. Once the test is over everyone walks out feeling like one didn't get half way through the exam correct. I have prepared myself now for the past 6 weeks, and still, I have waves of panics and insecurities. I test tomorrow and still feel nervous like I am not prepared. So, good luck to you, just try not to worry about everyone else's passing or failing, it will confuse you like crazy!:imbar:no::heartbeat

I am with you, I know what you, and everyone else is going thru. Pray and believe in yourself. Once there say: Jesus it is you and not me answering this test, and your angel guardian will be there with you.

aereo2002 · Jul 2, 2008

I feel better. I just did the Kaplan CD, all 180 questions, and I got 63%right. I think I could have done better if I wasn't too tired by question 120 and above. I think I will do OK.

BebobthefrogFNP · Jul 2, 2008

I thought that I was not freaking about taking the NCLEX tommorrow. I had a good night sleep, went to the kitchen for breakfast, and almost put sour cream on my bagel instead of cream cheese. Lol, I guess that I am freaking out a bit but anxious to get this test over with.

aereo2002 · Jul 2, 2008

I thought that I was not freaking about taking the NCLEX tommorrow. I had a good night sleep, went to the kitchen for breakfast, and almost put sour cream on my bagel instead of cream cheese. Lol, I guess that I am freaking out a bit but anxious to get this test over with.

Relax, that's the way to be able to think, take control of your fears, and know you can and will pass.

1976RU · Jul 4, 2008

So far the best success I have found is with psych k workshop but they are hard to find. I am trying to find them in NY. I know they are world-wide but haven't used them in a year so don't know if they are still in operation. Otherwise, i would suggest taking some kind of workshop where you participate and the instructor has activities for you to do to address this challenge. My experience has been that reading books is a great start to raise your awareness but without activities it is just the first step. Good luck!

aereo2002 · Jul 4, 2008

I feel more calmed down. I think I am controlling the anxiety. I will still have anxiety but I know I will be able to start the test, and realize that I am in control, and that there is nothing in that test I don't know or unable to figure out.....also I am praying.