I have studied and studied and I still don't know if I am ready to take the NCLEX PN

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Hi Everyone,

I am brain dead with all of the studying that I have been doing. I have done close to 5500 questions and most of the exams that I take I average 85%. Still, after all of this, I still feel that I am not prepared to take the nclex. I don't know if it is because I know the material or because I have memorized the questions. I have studied from Saunders, Mosby's and exam cram. I know my lab values, but still struggle on my meds. I feel that I am still not ready and that I will fail. Any words of advise?

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i felt the same way before i took the nclex.... in fact, i have changed my exam date more than 5 times.... my friend always tells me, you'll never know when you will be ready .... so when i got 90% in exam cram, i went for it ..... computer shut down at 85 and i passed the board.

but few days before my test, i was so so nervous, i could feel my heartbeating very fast and strong... my knees became weak.... on the day before the test, i just snapped! i accepted my fate, pass or fail..... i said to myself, "i did my best, and if i don't make it, i just have to try again......"

praying helped me a lot .....

good luck!

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Take a day off to relax. Time to look at your exam date because if you are not ready, you are very close to ready, judging by what you say. Time to just go and take it. Good luck.

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Thanks guys for your words of encouragement. I take the test on Monday, February 15th. Wish me luck!. :D

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Good luck on your exam on the 15th. I'm praying for you.i'll take mine in march.

all the best, you'll make it.

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