re-studyied, more questions, bought the saunders book, AND the Kaplan books
300 questions per day past 35 days.
read 3-4 chapters per night.
had wife AND friends who are all RN's quiz me..
Tommorrrow is the day, 8am..Fresno, Ca
Im ready.
Thinking about the first time i took the exam, i can now see clearly what i "felt" i did wrong. My mistakes.
#1. I didnt really "respect" the test. I figured i could pass a "minimum nursing competency" test with my eyes closed.
#2 I figured i would only get 75 questions, when i came to question 180 or so, i panicked and began to rush myself
--i later read on Kaplan, that the more questions you get and failed the CLOSER you came to passing
#3 I did NOT take any break, I was worried about running out of time, I should have taken a few breaks, i was there almost 5 hours.
tghis past month when i was studying i took a break after each 100 questions, i went washed my face, took a breather and returned to the questions--for me, that worked well.
tommorrow im going on breaks.
Im feel more ready now than i did the first time, I know i have done everything that i can to prepare for this exam,
I got my bob marley song "dont worry, everything gonna be alright", pictures of my family in my car--for the drive to fresno.
I wish you all the luck, and will be praying for you. Do not let your nerves get the best of you. I took mines a week a go, and i was soooo nervous but i got there an hour early so i prayed and read my bible and this calmed me a whole lot. Try and focus, and i'm sure your gonna kick ass and take names on the test!!! Best of luck, and making to even take the nclex is an accomplishment all in its self.
janina08RN, RN
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GOD BLESS YOU JON!!! You will make it! God is with you and will be with you as you take the test. :)