nclex drama

TheRNJourney, ADN, BSN, RN · Mar 18, 2017

Hey... You have to shake it off, & find out what made you want this so bad!!! You have to get hungrier now then you were before you graduated school, b/c this part is the pleasure of it all... You have to live out your victory, & climb out of that funk! & most of all you need to Pray to God for peace, guidance, & help to get thru-it... You can't get down on your blessing now, & you can't give up after exam-3 for you either, you have to keep trying until PASS!!!!! That job will be there, as well as many more!!! Let's Go Nurse!!!! Open them questions up & jump in!!! I'm testing soon too, & it was hard getting started, but now I am a question fanatic!!! lol let's do this hun!!!

dreamer0x · Mar 19, 2017

thanks!! I just needed to vent. Your advice meant alot and I'm sure you'll do well.

Tracy188 · Mar 19, 2017

Dreamer0x--I never post on here, but I just found out today that I passed and really would like to support someone else on their journey. You were obviously smart enough to make it this far, so have some confidence in yourself. Then, examine your study materials. If you don't find them helpful, get rid of them, they haven't helped you yet. Find 3 good study sources. Start with content, do NCLEX style questions daily and find a priority book. I was a good student and the NCLEX was difficult for me. Sleep when your body tells you that you need to. You can't study effectively if you are always stressed and exhausted. Get out of your own head and learn how to apply your knowledge and how to relax and take the test. I'd be happy to help if I can. Most people I know doubt themselves going in to the test and that's ok...just don't let it consume you. Remember you can take a break whenever you want, don't wait for the two hour mark. If you feel like you are struggling, close your eyes and relax for a minute. So much of NCLEX is a mental game. Whatever you do, do not do the PVT trick. It just creates more anxiety and frustration. This test does not define you, but I realize it complicates things. You are going to get through this. Please don't be down on yourself.

dreamer0x · Mar 22, 2017

Dreamer0x--I never post on here, but I just found out today that I passed and really would like to support someone else on their journey. You were obviously smart enough to make it this far, so have some confidence in yourself. Then, examine your study materials. If you don't find them helpful, get rid of them, they haven't helped you yet. Find 3 good study sources. Start with content, do NCLEX style questions daily and find a priority book. I was a good student and the NCLEX was difficult for me. Sleep when your body tells you that you need to. You can't study effectively if you are always stressed and exhausted. Get out of your own head and learn how to apply your knowledge and how to relax and take the test. I'd be happy to help if I can. Most people I know doubt themselves going in to the test and that's ok...just don't let it consume you. Remember you can take a break whenever you want, don't wait for the two hour mark. If you feel like you are struggling, close your eyes and relax for a minute. So much of NCLEX is a mental game. Whatever you do, do not do the PVT trick. It just creates more anxiety and frustration. This test does not define you, but I realize it complicates things. You are going to get through this. Please don't be down on yourself.

thank you so much for the great advice. I'll update you guys next week.