Nclex exam terrified!

AgentBeast, MSN, RN · May 14, 2011

The answer is always something a NURSE can do.

caliotter3 · May 14, 2011

Take it, unless you feel grossly not prepared. If you don't pass, then you will have an idea of what to expect and a lot of your anxiety should be gone. At that point, it would be a matter of continuing to work and being persistent. But then, if you pass, you will be happy to have it behind you. Good luck.

DLS_PMHNP, MSN, RN, NP · May 14, 2011

First off, welcome to allnurses. We're glad you are here! :nurse:

As far as NCLEX, the sooner you take it the better. I wouldn't wait much longer than 6-8 weeks post-graduation.

I purchased the Kapan on-line course, took the NCLEX 3 weeks after graduation. I passed with 75.

All the best to you!!! :yeah:

Diane

Memory31 · May 14, 2011

Thank you. I am still not sure what to do. I like the idea of taking it in few weeks but then i don't know if I am quite ready yet. Ugghh, I hate when I feel this way. But, thank you again!

Jackson5RN · May 14, 2011

Take it as soon as possible, you DO HAVE the knowledge. It is more about keeping your anxiety to a minimum more than anything. Just remember the Nursing process and you can't go wrong. Good Luck future RN :)

witc · May 14, 2011

I agree with others that you should not wait too much to take the exam.

I took a review course with Kaplan because I graduated back in 2002, and let me tell you that those 6 weeks, though very intense, prepared me for the exam. Their practice q's are just like the ones in the NCLEX. I passed with only 75 questions, and I can surely bet that every single question had something that Kaplan course taught me. I'm not trying to sell Kaplan here, but if you are already practicing questions, I think you'll be fine in 2.5 weeks for your exam.

When the day comes, remember to:

A) Take the previous evening off. Go out for a light dinner or hang out with someone: make sure you get NCLEX off your mind for a few hours prior your exam. That'll help you relax and set down everything you studied.

B) Get a good night of sleep!!!!

C) Take a deep breath once you are there. Remember that you did study A LOT, and all that info is in your head. Just relax, and let your brain do its job

I wish you the best of luck! :yeah:

Seas · May 14, 2011

One thing I learned and was told by the Kaplan instructors is you never feel 100% ready to take NCLEX, and no matter how much you wait and study, you will never feel all ready for it.

RNKITTY04 · May 15, 2011

I feel that the review from Kaplan prepared me well. I passed at 75 questions, no problems. Take the test as soon as you can.

BackpackingRN · May 15, 2011

Im a 75 question passer too, I did Kaplan before but still was literally dripping sweat I was so nervous before, during and after... I agree, you never feel ready but honestly if you know how to prioritize the answers like kaplan teaches you and you have a grasp on content, you'll be set!

Good luck :) I know how you are feeling, I was there in Febuary (graduated Dec 2010) you got it!

Memory31 · May 15, 2011

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedbacks. Honestly, I am very overwhelmed right now, but your responses has made it so much better. I am trying to practice as many questions I can. Thank you all. Congratulations to you all ad Keep up the great work for doing an amazing job out there- helping and healing the people in need of your care and compassion !

Best Regards,

Memory31

Seas · May 15, 2011

Hey, by the way, I graduated from nursing school last week, and I am preparing for NCLEX as well. I am having Kaplan course, still trying to grasp their way of solving problems. I plan to take NCLEX next month.

Good luck for both of us.