First of all, i just took the NCLEX on Monday the 29th. I found out just a short time ago that I passed!! I am beyond words.
what i wanted to say in this post is that I was a person, like many others, who found comfort and support by reading others questions and the response. I got 75 questions. felt awful about the entire thing. was not able to sleep. it has been torture.
i was taken back at times when some people would be short or rude to people who are simply trying to vent and reach out for support. i was there with the stressed out masses. i check the BON site over and over. the quick results over and over. even though i know this did me no good, i couldn't focus on anything else. I am not going to say breathe and relax, because you will not be able to. the number of questions haunted me. i was not happy with 75 and would not be happy with 190 either. it is a no win because there is not an answer to ease the mind. but the support i found was in the moments i read that i got 75 questions and i would be ok. and that the people who got 75 and fail are ok as well.
my message to those in the stressful period of waiting is this: find support and solace where you can. read peoples questions and experiences, you will see that you are not alone, others are with you feeling the same thing. i hope that the intense feelings you have during the time to find if you pass or fail remind you how important nursing is to each of us. i hope that your questions and concerns are received with support and caring. and of course, i wish you all the best. i feel lucky to have found this board. it has been a huge help at the exact time i needed it.
