Hi everyone! Just wanted to vent my feelings about the NCLEX...I feel like my family and friends don't quite understand how difficult the NCLEX can be, but I know you all are well aware of it!!
I'm completely freaking out about the test and it's still a week away - with everything I'm reading on here and from what classmates who have taken it are telling me, it sounds awful!! I'm so afraid of failing it...I know you can take it again, but the thought of starting over with all the studying petrifies me! I also really dislike the feeling of not knowing if I'm studying the right things...the unknown is the worst part.
I've been taking Kaplan, so hoping that will help prepare me, but I'm overwhelmed with all the content there is to cover and I keep getting things mixed up. I feel like a complete mess!! Can't wait for all this to be over!
I am also taking my test tomorrow (15th). I'm nervous, excited and basically just ready for this to be over!
Your Kaplan scores look great and they say anything over a 60 for QT6 and QT7 is a great indicator. I got a 65 and a 60 and hoping what they say is true.
I'm trying to relax and look over some meds and the areas I know I am weak in tonight so I can relax before my test in the afternoon tomorrow.
Some wise words from my amazing father:
"When you have worked hard and put in the hours to study for a test, you owe it to yourself to step up and be tested. Anyone can fool themselves into believing that if you don't chance failure then you have not failed, when in fact it's worse than failing when you try."
Best if luck to all the 7/15 test takers! Let us breathe deep, take our time and do the best we can!!
Hi everyone! Just wanted to vent my feelings about the NCLEX...I feel like my family and friends don't quite understand how difficult the NCLEX can be, but I know you all are well aware of it!!
I'm completely freaking out about the test and it's still a week away - with everything I'm reading on here and from what classmates who have taken it are telling me, it sounds awful!! I'm so afraid of failing it...I know you can take it again, but the thought of starting over with all the studying petrifies me! I also really dislike the feeling of not knowing if I'm studying the right things...the unknown is the worst part.
I've been taking Kaplan, so hoping that will help prepare me, but I'm overwhelmed with all the content there is to cover and I keep getting things mixed up. I feel like a complete mess!! Can't wait for all this to be over!
Anybody else taking the test on the 15th?
Today's the day.....good luck, you got this!! Be sure to tell us how you do!!
I'm up and getting ready to leave as we speak to take my NCLEX, as well. I'm sick to my stomach. My plan is to stop and pray every 25 questions and know that it is completely in God's hands now. We have done all of the preparations and got through nursing school for crying out loud, we know this stuff! :) Through school I learned to go with your gut. Even if you think you have no idea, try to think about I first without looking at the answers and then go with your first instinct.
I'm saying all of this and still so nervous. Lol. I've been consistently getting in the 75% range on KAPLAN and other books that I've used so hopefully this is good.
Just got home and did the PVT and got the good pop up!!!! What a long journey this has been. I'm so glad it's over and that I can actually say that I'm a registered nurse!! :) Thanks for the prayers and good luck to you guys that still have to test or are testing.
I was scheduled to take my test today. I wish I could be joining you all with the test anxieties and after test emotions, but I was called by the test center to reschedule my appointment! I was mentally ready for everything.. But this :/ Now I have to wait another 2 weeks!
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So the day is almost here. Only a matter of hours now!! I'm feeling so nervous!!
Here are my Kaplan scores:
Diagnostic: 53
QT1: 61
QT2: 64
QT3: 64
QT4: 68
QT5: 76 (I think this score was luck more than anything else)
QT6: 66
QT7: 66
Readiness: 69
QBank: Overall 61% with 100% of the questions completed.
I hope these scores mean I have a chance tomorrow!! Feeling confident and doubtful at the same time.