NCLEX- What to wear?

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I realize this might sound silly... but I'm really wondering what I should wear when I take NCLEX on Saturday. I am always cold in office buildings. I can't concentrate if I'm too hot or cold. Will they allow me to wear a hoodie (without the hood on my head obviously) to test and take it off if I get warm?

Thanks! :-)

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Members are discussing what to wear for the NCLEX exam, sharing their personal experiences with clothing choices and restrictions at testing centers. Some suggest dressing comfortably, while others share anecdotes about being told to remove jackets or hoodies. One member humorously suggests wearing an orange sparkly bikini and combat boots, sparking lighthearted responses from others in the thread.

Specializes in Pediatrics.

In one of my review books (can't remember if it's my ATI or Kaplan Strategies book) it does suggest that you dress in layers. With that being said, I'd think a hoodie would be fine! Good luck on your exam :-)

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I took my on a Saturday I wore a thin long sleeve shirt and fleece pants (comfy), I brought a thin jacket but was told I couldn't wear and I had to put it in the locker. Also this lady had a hoodie pull over she had to take it off lucky she had a shirt underneath. But this is in Florida not sure if it matters.

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Specializes in Operating Room.

Sounds ridiculous but I wore a sweater dress with leggings and nice boots. I also did my hair and makeup. I swear it gave me more confidence to walk in there and destroy all that is NCLEX. For what it's worth, I passed in 75 questions :)

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I vote for an orange sparkly bikini and combat boots :)

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Specializes in ICU.

I had to take my hoodie off, but that was several years ago.

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Specializes in ER, Med-surg.

I didn't find the office building to be too cold where I tested at. I was told I couldn't wear a jacket in the testing center as well, and I live in Florida.

I wore a comfy t-shirt that I regularly wore when I tested in nursing school. It was my lucky cat shirt! I also wore a comfy skirt and flip flops. BE COMFY!

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I wonder why no one is taking my suggestion seriously? hmm....

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Specializes in Leadership, Psych, HomeCare, Amb. Care.
I wonder why no one is taking my suggestion seriously? hmm....

maybe if you post the pics for that we will take it seriously. :yes:

:roflmao:

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Ok MrChicago: It's not orange and sparkly but.....it works for her!

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Ok MrChicago: It's not orange and sparkly but.....it works for her!

I think the receptionist at the testing center would quit right then and there if they saw that walking in to test....:roflmao:

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at least you know she's not hiding lab values on her arms......!

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