NCLEX-RN Tuesday-Feeling anxious

Nurse2B2005 · Jun 13, 2005

Okay tomorrow is my last day to "review". I don't think I can take tomorrow off. I think I need to keep busy to not think about the NCLEX.
Am I insane:confused: ? Should I rest my brain for a day?
I have been "reviewing" for this exam since January. I took the Kaplan review over Spring Break and have been doing questions like crazy. I am just about done with the online lectures- one last section left. Will this be enough?
Can you tell the panic has set in? I don't know how I feel about my competency. People are asking me if I am ready. I don't know, I guess I am. I can always learn more but how much can I really retain when it comes down to it?
Anyways, I just wanted to break from my reviewing and share my feelings with everyone. Please keep me in your thoughts on Tuesday morning. I need a lot of positive energy my way.
Thanks for listening
Julie
BSN Graduate
:balloons:
06/11/05

Hi Julie! I am sending positive vibes your way!!! Good luck to you on the test, it sounds like you have been diligent with studying and are very prepared! Let us know when you find out that you passed!!! :)

RN 2005 · Jun 13, 2005

Julie,

Sending good thoughts your way! I was in your position last week and I passed......I took the complete opposite route and hardly studied at all....I just could not handle the pressure! You sound very prepared....My one piece of advice.....When you are considering the answers on the questions, (especially prioritizing ones!!) think about each possible answer and mull over if you have ever heard anything about it.....This is hard to explain but several times on the exam the more I looked, the more I remembered and that helped me to pull long lost tidbits out of my brain! It is all there in your head already!! All you have to do is stay calm and focused enough to apply it.....I am sure you will do great!! P.S. I took advantage of the free ear plugs at the testing center and was really glad I did!

dlhommer · Jun 13, 2005

Okay tomorrow is my last day to "review". I don't think I can take tomorrow off. I think I need to keep busy to not think about the NCLEX.
Am I insane:confused: ? Should I rest my brain for a day?
I have been "reviewing" for this exam since January. I took the Kaplan review over Spring Break and have been doing questions like crazy. I am just about done with the online lectures- one last section left. Will this be enough?
Can you tell the panic has set in? I don't know how I feel about my competency. People are asking me if I am ready. I don't know, I guess I am. I can always learn more but how much can I really retain when it comes down to it?
Anyways, I just wanted to break from my reviewing and share my feelings with everyone. Please keep me in your thoughts on Tuesday morning. I need a lot of positive energy my way.
Thanks for listening
Julie
BSN Graduate
:balloons:
06/11/05

Good luck to you. I will be thinking good thoughts and remember, you will PASS

grinnurse, RN · Jun 13, 2005

Hi Julie-

Yes..........you should definately give your brain a rest. I was in your shoes last week at this time. Monday, I didn't do squat but relax. You sound as prepared as you can be at this point. I also reccomend using the earplugs at the testing center b/c even though it wasn't distracting in the least in the test center all I had in my head were my thoughts for the answers to the questions.

I will be sending good vibes your way today and tomorrow but just remember...........YOU WILL PASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Let us know when you get the good news!!

andre · Jun 13, 2005

Okay tomorrow is my last day to "review". I don't think I can take tomorrow off. I think I need to keep busy to not think about the NCLEX.
Am I insane:confused: ? Should I rest my brain for a day?
I have been "reviewing" for this exam since January. I took the Kaplan review over Spring Break and have been doing questions like crazy. I am just about done with the online lectures- one last section left. Will this be enough?
Can you tell the panic has set in? I don't know how I feel about my competency. People are asking me if I am ready. I don't know, I guess I am. I can always learn more but how much can I really retain when it comes down to it?
Anyways, I just wanted to break from my reviewing and share my feelings with everyone. Please keep me in your thoughts on Tuesday morning. I need a lot of positive energy my way.
Thanks for listening
Julie
BSN Graduate
:balloons:
06/11/05

Yes, I know...it's almost impossible to relax the day before you test. But please try! I will admit that I did review some labs the day before--but only for about a half hour. Other than that, I put everything away and just kept telling myself I had done what I needed to do to prepare, and now the best thing was to give my brain a breather....

I don't know if it's possible to feel ready, lol...so don't worry if you feel like you're not, or if you don't know. It sure sounds like you have done all the right things to prepare!!! Please try to do something nice for yourself today--even a long walk to de-stress will help! Get a good night's sleep, and don't forget a good breakfast tomorrow morning.

Think positive! You will pass!

Andrea

IVyPush-her · Jun 13, 2005

Thanks for the words of encouragement and advice. I think I will go over some drugs and call it quits. I can't believe this day is finally here. I will keep you posted on what I experienced.

Anyone know the % of those who pass? I have major test anxiety and I hope I leave it at home tomorrow.

Julie

dlhommer · Jun 13, 2005

Thanks for the words of encouragement and advice. I think I will go over some drugs and call it quits. I can't believe this day is finally here. I will keep you posted on what I experienced.
Anyone know the % of those who pass? I have major test anxiety and I hope I leave it at home tomorrow.
Julie

from what I heard it's something like 85-87% so think positive. good luck. I will be in your shoes on Wednesday.

Deb

IVyPush-her · Jun 13, 2005

from what I heard it's something like 85-87% so think positive. good luck. I will be in your shoes on Wednesday.
Deb

Thanks, positive thoughts. Good luck to you too. We can do this, it's just another test. :plonker2:

Julie

dlhommer · Jun 13, 2005

Thanks, positive thoughts. Good luck to you too. We can do this, it's just another test. :plonker2:
Julie

thanks

yes we must believe that we can do it!

ZASHAGALKA, RN · Jun 13, 2005

You will pass. Just relax.

As far as test tips:

1. Take it easy tonight. Force yourself to relax, not cram. At this point, nothing you can teach yourself tonight will matter as much as going into the test with a clear mind and plenty of rest. I'd even advice to stop studying. Now. Watch a TV show. Read a book. Relax.

2. DON'T SECOND GUESS YOURSELF. Your first answer is FAR more likely to be correct.

Don't change an answer after you select it unless you can think of some CLEAR rationale that changes your first impression of the question.

3.: EVERYBODY, AND I MEAN EVERYBODY, THINKS THEY FAILED THE TEST. It's designed that way. That being the case:

A. Don't panic during the test that you don't think you're answering enough questions correctly - everybody thinks that. Just move on through the test and keep your confidence and MOJO high.

Along these lines: the number of questions you are given means nothing. Don't freak cause 'Oh MY! - It didn't cut off at 75!' - it's irrelevant. The computer is a program and doesn't know it's freaking you out -- So don't freak out.

B. As soon as you walk out of the test. Put it behind you. Go do something nice for yourself. DON'T LOWER EXPECTATIONS BY TELLING EVERYONE YOU FAILED. You will know soon enough and if you like, I'll spoil the surprise for you now: YOU PASSED!

~faith,

Timothy.

IVyPush-her · Jun 14, 2005

You will pass. Just relax.
As far as test tips:
1. Take it easy tonight. Force yourself to relax, not cram. At this point, nothing you can teach yourself tonight will matter as much as going into the test with a clear mind and plenty of rest. I'd even advice to stop studying. Now. Watch a TV show. Read a book. Relax.
2. DON'T SECOND GUESS YOURSELF. Your first answer is FAR more likely to be correct.
Don't change an answer after you select it unless you can think of some CLEAR rationale that changes your first impression of the question.
3.: EVERYBODY, AND I MEAN EVERYBODY, THINKS THEY FAILED THE TEST. It's designed that way. That being the case:
A. Don't panic during the test that you don't think you're answering enough questions correctly - everybody thinks that. Just move on through the test and keep your confidence and MOJO high.
Along these lines: the number of questions you are given means nothing. Don't freak cause 'Oh MY! - It didn't cut off at 75!' - it's irrelevant. The computer is a program and doesn't know it's freaking you out -- So don't freak out.
B. As soon as you walk out of the test. Put it behind you. Go do something nice for yourself. DON'T LOWER EXPECTATIONS BY TELLING EVERYONE YOU FAILED. You will know soon enough and if you like, I'll spoil the surprise for you now: YOU PASSED!
~faith,
Timothy.

Timothy,

Thanks so much for the advice. As you can see I can not sleep. Its 11pm here and I am still unwinding and taking it easy. I think I am afraid to go to bed because when I wake up it will be time to take the test.

I know I am prepared, I have to be. I have studied so much in the last few months. I know I need to take my time and think about each question. I have a habbit of saying "oh this is the answer" without thinking about the other answers. I am saying to myself that I will take my time with each question, I do have 6 hours for this test. What's the rush?

As for after the test, I plan on going shopping. This will definately keep my mind off of the exam. My husband wasnt too thrilled with my crazy idea but I told him I would take it all back if I failed :rotfl: .

Thanks for the advice about sticking to the original answer. I know I need to go with my instincts. However, I seem to talk myself out of answers sometimes.

Well I am going to shut down my system and will log back on tomorrow night to tell all about it.

Thanks again

Julie