Just took my test...

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And I feel sick. I know everyone says that and I didn't understand until now.. My test stopped at 75 and I can honestly say there were MAYBE 5 that I didn't feel like I was guessing on.. I feel like 4 years of college and all the nclex preparing I did was for nothing. I must have done close to 6000 questions and took a prep course but they were nothing close to the actual exam. I don't want to freak anyone out.. i just need some advice for the next 48 hours.. I am so anxious.. I guess I am feeling so frustrated because you work SO HARD for this, you would think that after graduating and studying so hard, you would walk out feeling at least a little confident.. I would read a question and think "cool! I know this!" then I would get to the answer and NONE of the answers I expected would be there.. It is completely heartbreaking and i feel like such an idiot... I have never felt that way about a test in my entire life.. I never even got less than an A- in all of nursing school.. How could I not know any of those answers on the NCLEX? It makes me sick thinking about it... my poor family has been through so much supporting me all through school.. my poor daughter spent all that time in daycare and listening to me being stressed out because of school and this test and this is how I feel afterwards?? I just don't understand how I can study so hard and so long and still feel this way... Ugh.. I am so upset!!!

Anyway.. needed to vent.. any ideas on how to get through these next couple of days?

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The Kaplan prep guy came and talked to us the other day. He said that if you only got 75 questions and you thought you passed you usually failed because you were not getting those upper level harder questions. If you took the test and thought it was the hardest test you have ever taken in your life then most likely you passed because that means you were getting the tougher question needed to pass the test. That's what he said.

You worked hard and I pray you passed but if you didn't there is always next time. Good Luck!!!

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Thank you for the prayer.. It is really appreciated....

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Pass or fail, we all know how hard you worked to get to that point. I haven;t taken it yet, so I can't say that I know how you're feeling. Hang in there and keep us posted.

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Hey-

I know how you feel. Everyone says not to worry if you get "upper level" questions. I don't even know what I had I was so shaken after the test. I can't remember if they were mostly priority or not. What exactly is a "Low" level question? I wish I could calm you down, but just know-others are in the same boat... Everyone I spoke with thought they failed!

I prayed for you (like I promised). Hopefully we'll both be RNs soon!

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Hi schoogirl,

I know exactly how you feel, I felt the same way after taking my NCLEX on Friday. I got 265 questions and I guessed on every single one :( I've just been trying to distract myself with other things while I wait for the results (I'm in CA so God only knows how long it'll take me to find out). I'm still taking classes so I had no choice but to do homework and reading, etc. My best advice for now is to just do other things that will help get your mind off the agonizing wait. I pray that you passed! Hugs to you.

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Specializes in Peds - playing with the kids.

:icon_hug: hugs to you!!!:icon_hug:

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I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe it!! That was the most agonizing 48 hours of my life... Thank you all for your prayers.. The Lord is good.

The first person I told was appropriately my 6 year old daughter who jumped up and down and said "I am so proud of you mommy!!" Her reaction was so priceless... I can finally take a few weeks without stress to just spend some quality time with her..

My mom took her licensing test to be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker the same day I took my test. She also passed (but found out immediately).. Oh what a good day this is..

Again thanks for all your prayers... You guys are the best....

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hi - i just want you to know you are not alone. I took my test this wed and get my results in the morning. I am sick. my exam stopped at 75 also and i left crying. I feel the same way -i feel like i knew nothing on that exam. i did thousands of questions and i was asked nothing i really know - not one math question!!! i got 10 drug ques and i dont think ii got hem right. I will wish for you tonight. keep your head up! be proud that you were able to get thru school. Please let me know how you did. i feel your pain!!

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