Just passed my Exit exam, too nervous to schedule NCLEX

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Hey everyone, I just graduated from my LVN program two days ago, passed my exit exam on the first try! I was very excited when they told me, I didn't think I had it in me. Now the high has kind of come done, now I realize I have to schedule my NCLEX exam. It's not that I'm worried I'll fail, I'm more worried I'll pass. I'm not really sure I know how to be a nurse! I've been watching shows like Nurse Jackie and everyone seems like a genuius, and I wouldn't even know where to start when I'm on the floor. Is this a normal feeling? Has anyone else felt this way? I'd really appreciate some advice.

Congratulations on passing first of all! That's an awesome accomplishment. Second, don't let your fear of the unknown keep you from moving forward. Schedule your NCLEX sooner than later, your mind will still be in study mode and you won't have lost too much information. I took my NCLEX on January 15 and on the 17th (one month exactly from when I graduated) I found out I passed.

Now I do start my new job (Whoo hoo) one month from now, and do I know how to be a nurse? Hahahahahahahha..... Nope! Not even close. But do we know how to wash our hands properly, reduce safety hazards like lowering beds,and turning our patients every two hours? Yes. Remember we all graduate with the same knowledge and education of some of the other men and women who eventually became excellent and skilled nurses. We will continue to get trained and expand our knowledge on the job and more than likely get skilled in a specialty area. That should be exciting, and it is!

You will make more of an impact as a registered nurse than any television show ever can. Don't lose your momentum. Study on, you got this!

I graduated from LVN school Dec 2015 & applied via mail/paper route ugh. Now, I believe they are switching to electronic only! Anyway!

I recently scheduled for late March for the NclexPN! Ahhh Super nervous... never feels like I'm studying right. But u know what? I just need to buckle down and study hard. So I am staying off of all social media, unless it has to do with anything medical! I have a check list to follow to study... so far... I'm on track. But will update soon! 😆

Congratulations on passing first of all! That's an awesome accomplishment. Second, don't let your fear of the unknown keep you from moving forward. Schedule your NCLEX sooner than later, your mind will still be in study mode and you won't have lost too much information. I took my NCLEX on January 15 and on the 17th (one month exactly from when I graduated) I found out I passed.

Now I do start my new job (Whoo hoo) one month from now, and do I know how to be a nurse? Hahahahahahahha..... Nope! Not even close. But do we know how to wash our hands properly, reduce safety hazards like lowering beds,and turning our patients every two hours? Yes. Remember we all graduate with the same knowledge and education of some of the other men and women who eventually became excellent and skilled nurses. We will continue to get trained and expand our knowledge on the job and more than likely get skilled in a specialty area. That should be exciting, and it is!

You will make more of an impact as a registered nurse than any television show ever can. Don't lose your momentum. Study on, you got this!

Hi roxy! How was the nclexpn? What kind of questions did you get? When did your computer shut down? Tell us all about it pls! Advise! Hehe

Hi lailaiii,

i got about 18 SATAs I think, it felt like I had a lot so I'm guessing. My computer did shut off at 75 questions after two hours. I didn't take a break as I was planning on doing 75 question batches at a time, but that just worked for me. If you need to take a break, than do so. I did have to remind myself to close my eyes and breathe before I started the next question and to read each question twice.

I used uworld as my primary study resource and I loved the type of critical thinking questions that they give. It is soon much harder than what I have done before which makes you feel completely dumb to begin with but you do see yourself start to improve eventually. With your questions, it may sound like repetition, but remember to read all your rationales afterward whether you missed it or not. Hope that helps! :)

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