I refused to study for the Nclex and passed!

[yinit9278]

After graduating from the hell that was nursing school I firmly believed that I knew all I could know for the Nclex. I just felt like if in four years I didnt know enough to pass then it was futile to attempt cramming more information for a couple extra weeks. I spent the next few weeks after graduation relaxing, spending time with friends and reading books that I never had time to while in school. The night before the Nclex I took several practice tests using Prep-U just to calm my nerves. I took the exam on July 2nd and when I came out I felt awful, there were questions on diseases I never even heard of, and the wording was often confusing. However I knew thats how the test is supposed to make you feel. I got 110 questions, and was just glad to have it over with. I met a friend for drinks to calm ny nerves and did the Pearson Vue Trick together at the bar, after a substantial dose of liquid courage haha. I got the good pop up and the next day my license number was posted on my state nursing board! Anyways just wanted to share, this may not be a good idea for everyone but if you were the type that would test poorer when they overstudied heed my advice. If you are in a good nursing program and truly earned your diploma you should be ready and able to pass the Nclex, I am living proof!

[fringe]

My friend did the same exact thing! I was soo anoyed with her. I agree, to an extent, but I just am not courageous enough to ever do that. Don't get me wrong, I didn't study as hard as I did for my LVN boards when i took the RN one, but I definitely studied what I knew I was weak on... funny enough, majority of my questions were related to that topic.

Congratulations! I'm still waiting for my results. CA isn't nice about a quick turnaround. It's been 7 days for me...

[srandall1492]

That is great to hear! I have exactly 3 days to study...and I am so happy to see that it can be done with little to no prep work!