Hi. I'm a repeat test taker & took the nclex again on 7/15. I did the PVT but the credit card page came up. I checked my board of nursing but my name was there with no license # but instead license status says pending. Didn't want to check my result yet since I'm anxious. I have a gut feeling that I didn't do well. I did about 167 questions in 3 hrs. I had lots of SATA, priority, 2 exhibits, 2 math, 3 drag & drop, & rest were multiple choice.
My nursing background, I was an average student in school & on the exams. I have terrible test anxiety. I was better at clinicals than at exams. I'm glad that I at least graduated. I'm the only one in my family who is going for nursing. My husband, parents, in-laws, & friends always ask me about it. I try to avoid the topic. I feel a lot of pressure to pass. It's been years since I graduated nursing school since I took care of my parents when they were both sick w/breast cancer & kidney failure.
My finances are limited & can't afford a review class right now plus I don't have that much PTOs w/my current employer. I studied by using uworld for 3 months. My scores were between 40s-60s. I also used Mark Klimek & prayed alot. If I didn't pass I would feel devastated. Everyone is counting on me to be a RN already, including me. If I passed, I would really be shocked! My husband is the only one who knows I took it. He wants me to check my result but I'm afraid.
I would gladly appreciate any tips & advice. Thanks.
I wonder if you should reconsider taking a prep class, see if there is a way to make it work with your budget. The quicker you pass the test, they sooner your income will rise, which vastly makes up for the class fee. Not to mention the fees to keep taking the test.
Plus, a refresher course will help you immensely as a new RN, since youve been out of school for a while.
I personally find that the Mark Klimek files didn't really help much for me. UWorld and the Saunders NCLEX Review book is what I focused on.
You say you have really bad test anxiety...maybe addressing that first and foremost should be a priority? Maybe talk to your doctor? I don't know if you're already taking medication for your anxiety.
Sorry you didn't pass. You'll kick its butt next time.
Everyone gets anxiety from time to time but if it's really beginning to hinder your progress in your career/goals maybe it's time to ask about medications, at the very least to take prior to the next time you take NCLEX.
Hi. My advice is maybe finding a nclex tutor, study partner or a nursing teacher to help you on how to break down and answer nclex style questions? Having someone to hear how you think outloud each step to answer each question may help you the most.
cayenne06, MSN, CNM
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Ughhh I am so sorry.
I wonder if you should reconsider taking a prep class, see if there is a way to make it work with your budget. The quicker you pass the test, they sooner your income will rise, which vastly makes up for the class fee. Not to mention the fees to keep taking the test.
Plus, a refresher course will help you immensely as a new RN, since youve been out of school for a while.