My experience with NCLEX

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I took nclex pn yesterday. This was my second attempt.The first time I studied but i was also working alot and very nervous and stressed about the test. I made the mistake of scheduling my test at 2pm and drove the morning of the test. I ended up getting the full 205 questions and lost my train of thought several times. I didn't take the offered break because i thought my computer would shut off soon, but that wasn't the case. I did the pvt and got the cc page which is the bad pop up. When i got my official results i found out i failed i was so disappointed in myself and scared what everyone would think. I was working as a graduated nurse and had to go back to working as a CNA..... There is light at the end of the tunnel!!! In the time i took preparing for the nclex for my second attempt i took about 2 monthes. All of my co workers were wonderful and gave me the encouragement which really everyone was so understanding. I paid $300 and got the hurst review online which i highly recommend. I also studied labs, medications, PRECAUTIONS, prioritizing and little in maternal and mental. I did alot of practice questions that was key to finding out why i wasn't answering questions correctly and Kaplan RN book helped me with answering questions correctly. The night before my exam i drove to my testing site stayed the night in a casino/hotel and relaxed. I gambled a little bit and took a hot bath I reviewed basics but not very much. I mostly wanted to stay calm and keep my mind off of it. The next morning I got up drank coffee which i typically don't do and ate a good breakfast and walked a little bit. I reviewed some content and did a few questions to get my mind going. At 8am i was there and ready to take this test on!! STAYING POSITIVE is key if you think your going to do bad you will you must believe in yourself! I took 2 hours to get to 85 questions and it offered me a break and i told myself i'm taking this in case i get the 205 like last time. I went outside got some fresh air drank a cup of water and went back in. I tried not to worry what number i was on bc i didnt want to get discouraged. I was in the testing room for maybe another hour and shut off at 110-120!! I felt sooooo relieved..During the test if i was losing focus i would stop for a minute and tell myself I CAN DO THIS!!! I want to be a nurse and i'm not going to let anything get in my way! Once my status said delivery successful i tried the pvt and got the good pop up! I get my official results tomorrow so i'm praying pvt is right and i passed!!! Don't let this test over power you!

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Thanks for sharing your experience. congrats in advance. I hope that Im just as relaxed as you. Im doing tons of questions but have weakness in pharm, and electrolyte imbalance.but im going to strengthen my weakness before the nclex. Thanks again because your post made me feel better and I loved your self confidence.

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This is good news!!! Congrats! you worked really hard for this. Have you tried the kaplan qbank in addition to hurst?

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Good Job!! and Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

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Thanks everyone!! I woke up and got my results and its official I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I did use a kaplan book that was for rn and it seemed to help but i didnt use the online review of kaplan.

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Yaaaayyyy..congrats to you...

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