Made it to PN2 but nervous about the math competency test

[vagirl76]

I havent posted in awhile because school has kept me super busy. But Im in an 18 month program, which started last sept. I made it through pharmacology,which was really rough,and I passed the skills test as far as giving medicines. But now I have to take a math competency test this coming Thursday. Ive been on break for 3 weeks so Ive been practicing like crazy,but its literally to the point where Im so nervous that its hard to sleep. If we fail the first one, we get 2 retakes, and of course if you fail them all you are out. Im pretty good at medical math but I had to refresh myself as far as percentages and fractions. There will be 10 questions and you can miss one. Any tips on how to relax when you are awaiting a test?

[newbtonursing]

Sounds like you studied really hard.

Hope it all went well, and hope you passed!!!

.... and I was actually going to suggest trying the following:

1. A LONG soak/massage in a hot jetted jacuzzi (always works for me, and I sleep really well afterwards)

2. Curl up with a good book or watch your favorite movie (great distraction)

3. Eat something Chocolate!!! (stimulates the brains pleasure centers)

or if all else fails do ALL 3..... LoL!

Either way, hope it all turned out great.

[ejm123]

For me I just memorized what formulas are needed for what questions. I also memorized conversions from metric to household to apothecary(yes we had to learn apothecary) I memorized these by writing them over and over and as soon as I received my scrap paper p write on I wrote everything down and every single formula.

Read the questions carefully when you take the test.

[vagirl76]

Thanks newb and ejm. I took it today and I passed!!!!! This is such a relief So now I can start Medsurge 1 :w00t:

[newbtonursing]

YEAH!!!! Good for you! keep up the great work!!

[vagirl76]

Thanks Newb!

[newbtonursing]

You're welcome. Hope Med-Surg goes well.