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So I graduated in may and have waited several months to schedule my NCLEX date because typically I am afraid to take it. I finally decided to schedule it about three weeks ago for the twenty fourth of this month...nine days away. Basically the fewer days till the big test the more edgy I am becoming. I am not sure if I am studying right or for that matter...studying enough. I feel as though I could never study enough for this test. This is overwhelming me...what if I take the test and know none of the questions. The thought of failing is horrible and I just want this to be all done with. I'm running out of time and I still don't feel even half way ready, and I feel if I move the date I will never get around to working up the nerves just to take it.

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which exam r u taking, NCLEX-PN or RN ? just took my Nclex-PN 2 days ago n I Passed. I put mine off 2 for forever. I never felt ready either. I changed my exam date 3 times. Until I finally put my foot down and said enough! my exam shut off at 85. it felt like a bomb hit me cos most of the studying I did for months did not seem to help cos most of the questions were either tricky or unfamiliar. had tons of SATA thought I was screwed and failed, but d good news is I PASSED. bottom line- study as though that was the only thing that mattered for the few days u have left, do tons and tons of questions- u need to know how to answer questions by eliminating the wrong choices and narrow it down to yr best guess even if its not a familiar topic. don't try to memorize the questions u practice , in my opinion its no use. I did close to 6000 practice questions- no kidding. after doing my exam I can say I saw only 2 that looked like someting I've seen b4. so practice just to know how to answer questions and understand the rationales. finally, pray hard to God and have a good sleep the night b4 yr exam. U CAN DO IT, YES U CAN. Goodluck and God bless u !!! :)

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I'm taking the NCLEX PN. EIGHT DAYS LEFT!!! I am doing questions and review from Saunders Comprehensive Review CD...it is helping but I don't think I could ever feel prepared for this. Sooooooooo I think I am just going to study study study and hope and pray for the best.

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So I was wondering is there a lot of numbers and uncommon drugs on the NCLEX. Should I focus on the nidy gridy details or would I be wasting my time. I not even quite sure what area to focus on...pharm...body systems...maternity...oncology...are they all equally focused on in the test?

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Relax the day before, then just take the test. You will do fine.

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I would have to say that I really hope that it is just me stressing myself out. I hope that I take the test and everything is just fine. LOL so my school that I just graduated from Rio Hondo says that they have a 95% pass rate on the NCLEX...but what about that 5%...who are those people. I hope that I am not one of those 5% LOL cause that would stink. If I don't pass I am just worried about how I am going to come up with another 200$ to take it again. Feeling a little less stressed today...my boyfriend was really cute tonight. We didn't do anything special or anything because nether of us have any money, but tonight was just nice you know. I think it was the fact that there really wasn't much stress today for some reason. I just hope that I can be this relaxed on test day, because I think I would do much better. I kinda don't want to be a failure to. I tried not to tell my family about when I scheduled my test date, but they nagged me till I ended up telling them. They stress me out when they are on my back so much about the test. Your right I just need to study for now and then relax the day before the test. What good would it do me anyways to try and study for such a huge comprehensive test the day before. What I know then is what I am going to know on test day. Thanks for your support I can take all I can get. Trying to stay positive. :o

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Seven days left...wow it is almost over. Today is study and junk food day!!! I think I will mostly focus on Pharm today and maybe review some Labs. :anbd: I just have to keep telling myself...someday I will have a job and I wont even think about how stressful my NCLEX was.

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Six days left....really starting to worry! :grn:

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The only one who can hold you back from fulfilling your dreams is yourself. Don't walk in with a fear of failing the test. To be honest, I don't know anyone who walked into the test feeling as if they were ready to take it. I am sure you will do fine. There is a Greater Being who is available to listen to you 24/7. Cast all of your fear and anxiety onto Him prior to walking into the test and I'm sure you will do well :)

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Our review class instructor mentioned asking your PCP for a prescription of Inderal for 3 days for test anxiety. I thought this was interesting. Just thought I would mention it.

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I don't think I need Inderal, I just need to learn how to cope with this until this test. A little prayer wouldn't hurt though, I think actually I will probably have a lot of people praying for me on that day. Just got to keep pushing through this.

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Five days left...now I truly am worried! :cry:

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