NCLEX tomorrow.... 6/11....

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I'm freaking out!!! I've already got the shakes and the upset stomach. I can't decide if I will do the PVT or wait the 48 hours to see the official result...I think I'll end up doing the PVT but it's an hour and a half drive back home & I'm going alone.... ahhh!!!!!!!

When I took the exit test in school it said I had a 68% chance of passing on the first try. I took the VATI predictor yesterday & it said I now have a 94% chance of passing on the first try but I felt like I didn't even know most of the right answers! (sounds like what people say about NCLEX). I have studied my little heart out... every day, for HOURS and HOURS, since graduation on May 19.

I am a terrible, terrible test taker and get severe anxiety. In addition, I ALWAYS change my answers and second guess myself.

I'm not much for prayer, but I started praying this week! And asking those close to me to pray for me, too. I'm trying very hard to just think positive and say, "I have prepared for this for a long time, you got this!" but... it's not really working :(

I know we're supposed to relax the day before NCLEX, but I'm going to go through the AN study guide because I recently discovered it and have not had the chance to look over it.

I've prepared by using Virtual ATI, a Kaplan workbook, and some Saunders (until I realized it seemed much too easy to be NCLEX level) and then yesterday I also discovered the link for the NCLEX 3500.

Anyway, I just had to vent and whine to those of you that know what I'm going through... no one else would understand.

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Hey, I'm right there with you.

I was one of those students that teachers picked on, and took the HESI exit more than once :(

I test tomorrow afternoon, have been shaking for the last week, and have been making myself ill, and have random panic attacks during the day. I will probably do PVT as well, because I just don't think my nerves can handle 48 hours of waiting.

I am trying not to go crazy studying today, but am just casually doing a question here and there.

I did listen to the Hurst review and I am praying that Marlene is the NCLEX RN mom and will help me pass the first time.

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Who is Marlene!?! I saw your posts before & was wondering who/what you were talking about!

Good luck, honey. You will do GREAT!!! Let me know how you do :) I test at 1400, what time do you test? I will be thinking about you and sending only wonderful vibes your way.

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Marlene Hurst is the lady that does the HURST review, which is a content review that is amazing!!

I test at 1345 tomorrow. Which will be nice because its not in the early morning which I would hate.

You sound like you will be very prepared. I just started studying about 2 weeks ago, and I am taking it to get it over with.

This test brings with it, a lot of pressure, and family and friends don't get what all the fuss is about.

The all nurses forum has brought lots of anxiety and I have tried to read only postings that are positive and say I PASSED

because in the end you need positive reinforcement.

I am trying to hold it together because I really need a job and have to pass the first time.

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Good Luck to you both on tomorrow.. Be sure to come back and post on your experience...

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Prayers going up for you both! You are both well prepared, intelligent people. You have the knowledge it takes to pass. You just need to stay calm in the testing center. When a question comes up that makes your heart pound, take a deep breath and try to reason through it. YOU CAN DO THIS!!! :D

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Specializes in Rehab, Geriatrics & School Nurse.

good luck to both of u...Ive been out of school for 8 yrs now (I know, I Know) Im using Marlene too plus I have her intense review packet of questions which is actually questions from her review which makes u pay attention....Prayers for both

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Thank you so much. I have to remind myself to stay calm. which is really hard for me to do :(

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Specializes in orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes.

Good Luck!!! I take mine tomorrow, too!!!

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GOOD LUCK TO YOU BOTH!!!!!!!!! THE GOOD LORD WILL SURELY GUIDE YOU ALL THRU THE DURATION OF YOUR EXAMS. JUST BREATHE AND TAKE YOUR TIME TO ANSWER QUESTIONS. (No hurry, it's a total of 6 hours!) :D

GOD BLESS!

*I take mine on July 14th. I'm studying like crazy till my head hurts or I feel dizzy! I'm so nervous too, but I'm trusting my God and my knowledge base. We will be VICTORIOUS!!!!!!

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I test tomorrow too i really trying to keep calm as much as i can reviewing the study guide, kaplan strategies, lab vales and PDA. I have this funny feeling in my stomach that i cant shake. I have felt it every time i took the test. I am going to say a prayer for patience, divine focus, wisdom, knowledge and understanding of each question and applying all the tools and content i have learned to carefully answer all questions correctly as i can in jesus name Amen.

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One more thing I like to do which is strange to some people, On exam days, I always dress up a little and try to feel good and look pretty. I do my hair, makeup, wear a beautiful dress and glam up.

After all, according to the French if you are going to die, you want to die well dressed right?

Sort of like the Elle Woods theory of doing nails always makes you feel better :)

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