nclex in 2 days

[fashion101]

hi everyone,

I guess I need to vent. I just dont know at this point if I am even ready or not. I feel like I will never be actually ready. Ive been very lucky with the job offers but passing the nclex has been my biggest challenge.

I graduated in may 2015. I took boards for the first time in aug 2015. used kaplan and for 265 questions. I was distracted though because I had SOOO much going on. So I knew the reason.

2nd time, there not many distractions around me, I retook kaplan and went for it again. got 265 questions and almost ran out of time! and didnt pass.

this is my third time, I dont like kaplan. I did 1100 questions for ncbsn, my scores were sight low but I went over rationales. I did 150 questions per day and at times 200. now I am trying uworld too, my over all average performance is 54% and still going at it. I did near about 1000 questions from uworld starting December (i think I kinda forgot most of them) but still at this moment doing 75-150 a day left over from uworld. I JUST DONT KNOW anymore if Im ever going to be ready.

I do have test anxiety, and relaxing day before the exam. I need words of encouragement? I just feel so lost and feel like this has been my struggle since last year, and it has been too long of a stress.......I dont know if I should post pone it. ah...just over it...so much.

[purplegen1]

Just breath! And pray! If you did the best you can which it sounds like you have then put your faith in God. I hope you do great!

[fashion101]

thank you! I guess I just gotta take it now, since its even too late to re-schedule for a new date. did 75 questions again..got 44% =/

[purplegen1]

Well I'm gonna pray for you. I'm nervous myself. I have been out of school for about seven months. My test is on the 25th. During those months I did complete all of nclex masterys questions which was like 1600. And I'm doing them again. And I am going back and reading chapters I forgot. And I have been taking nurselab tests online since they are free. Maybe you should download the free version of nclex mastery? I think they have 200 free questions. The ones you are taking may be harder. People have said this app is most similar to the test. I don't know though.

[wendyevans12345]

You're not alone. UWorld is hard, 600 questions into it, my average is only 58%. Wish I could just quickly jack the percentages to the desired 60%.......

Best of luck on your exam and challenge negative thoughts! Cognitive behavioral therapy relieves the anxiety according to UWorld.

[enileg]

Have you tried using herbs to calm you down? I also have test anxiety and have postponed my test multiple times. I graduated in December 2014 and still have not taken the test, ever! Until recently I've discovered some herbal supplements (that you can purchase at vitamin shoppe or GNC) to help me with my anxiety. It has helped me become more positive and study more efficiently. And because of that I am able to retain more information. I also use UWORLD. First time I finished UWORLD my average was 58%. It is now my second time I'm doing the questions and my average is 68%. Just practice and read the rationals. I am taking the test in 2 weeks and I am less nervous than before. I actually feel excited to take it instead of scared. Also try meditation and multivitamins. Good luck!

[fashion101]

omg you guys! I just took the nclex!! I took it 2 hours ago 8am!! I got 75 questions and it shut off!! omg I dont know if to do a pearson trick or not!!!

[purplegen1]

Was it for RN? I hope you did well!

[fashion101]

yeah it was was for RN. do you know how long we should wait till do we can do the trick?

[purplegen1]

I'm not really sure about that. Seems like you could go ahead though. I hope you get your quick results soon. Let me know when you find out!

[xoemmylouox, ASN, RN]

yeah it was was for RN. do you know how long we should wait till do we can do the trick?

I would at least wait 24hrs.

[fashion101]

got it! I did the trick, it did not allow me to register. well see!