I took NCLEX PN Exam yesterday-my thoughts...

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I took my NCLEX PN exam yesterday here in PA and was so nervous leading up to it. It truly was a stressful week and the night before didn't help with the motel room I stayed in that the heating/cooling system in the room failed to work and then once I get settled in bed, the smoke detector decided to start chirping-so I had to take the battery out of it... This lead to about 3 hours of sleep max leading up to it! I think what did make it better is when I went to check out and they ended up giving me my room for $45.99.

I was in shock when my test shut off at 86 questions and I had no math! I feel what I did review in Mosby's helped as far as the format of the exam. I was surprised that I only had a couple SATA,, several Psych. infection control and prioritizing. I did have a few meds that I wasn't familiar with that I really had to think about. The one thing that did stump me were lab values-of all things Potassium! Yes, I know the very basic, but I really got worked up over it and started second guessing.:banghead: I then went into deep mode thinking and pretended I was reading patient lab values and doing report to jog my memory. I think my foundation working on a med-surg unit helped with the infection control questions and the fact we get many patients that have a history of MRSA.

I'm now just holding my breath. I wouldn't be as worried, if I were not working, I don't want to have to go to an aide position with not passing. So the waiting game begins and the stress level continues to run high. Good luck to all of those who are waiting on results as well.

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I took my exam yesterday and i'm pretty sure that i failed. I left there feeling so worthless and dejected. I keep looking stuff up from the test and it doesn't look good. I am totally freaking and can't seem to stop my descent into crazyville.

:urgycld:

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I took my exam yesterday and i'm pretty sure that i failed. I left there feeling so worthless and dejected. I keep looking stuff up from the test and it doesn't look good. I am totally freaking and can't seem to stop my descent into crazyville.

:urgycld:

Most if not everyone feels like this when they come out of the exam. Don't look up what you got in the exam, it is over and done try to relax and get out whilst you wait for your results. Good luck

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I agree with Silverdragon. Most leave the exam so sure they have failed. Think positive, you made it through a nursing school program. Good luck and hold your head up high. :weathersunsmall:

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You guys are so supportive and I do thank you for all the good vibes you're sending. As I'm typing this I checked and guess what I've Passed.!!!!!!!!!!!

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Congrats!

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:weathersunsmall:CONGRADULATIONS NURSE!!!!! May your future be bright.

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You guys are so supportive and I do thank you for all the good vibes you're sending. As I'm typing this I checked and guess what I've Passed.!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations

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I took my exam (RN) Friday and my computer closed on 103 (I think) question. I took my break at 90 question and when I came back less than 30 min it ended my test. I do not know if anybody passed with these number of question (they say if it closed at 85 question, probability of passing is sure). I have faith in the Lord. Everytime I pick my answer, I sticked with it and pray. Waiting is the hard part. This is my 2nd time. My first one, I have 240 question and it is harder than last friday. This time, I only have 2 SATA no computation and most priority and rooming question.

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I took my NCLEX PN exam yesterday here in PA and was so nervous leading up to it. It truly was a stressful week and the night before didn't help with the motel room I stayed in that the heating/cooling system in the room failed to work and then once I get settled in bed, the smoke detector decided to start chirping-so I had to take the battery out of it... This lead to about 3 hours of sleep max leading up to it! I think what did make it better is when I went to check out and they ended up giving me my room for $45.99.

I was in shock when my test shut off at 86 questions and I had no math! I feel what I did review in Mosby's helped as far as the format of the exam. I was surprised that I only had a couple SATA,, several Psych. infection control and prioritizing. I did have a few meds that I wasn't familiar with that I really had to think about. The one thing that did stump me were lab values-of all things Potassium! Yes, I know the very basic, but I really got worked up over it and started second guessing.:banghead: I then went into deep mode thinking and pretended I was reading patient lab values and doing report to jog my memory. I think my foundation working on a med-surg unit helped with the infection control questions and the fact we get many patients that have a history of MRSA.

I'm now just holding my breath. I wouldn't be as worried, if I were not working, I don't want to have to go to an aide position with not passing. So the waiting game begins and the stress level continues to run high. Good luck to all of those who are waiting on results as well.

I'm happy to report after checking with Pearson VUE, I passed! The $9.95 to find out early was great for my nerves.:yeah:

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I'm happy to report after checking with Pearson VUE, I passed! The $9.95 to find out early was great for my nerves.:yeah:

Congratulations would say money well spent :yeah::up::nurse:

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I'm happy to report after checking with Pearson VUE, I passed! The $9.95 to find out early was great for my nerves.:yeah:

Congradulations Nurse!!! :yeah:

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