Nerves!!!

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Hi Everyone!!

I graduated in May... and was involved in a serious car accident the morning of my graduation. It has been a mess trying to recover from it... looking for jobs (that I couldnt really interview for because I was stuck in a wrist cast and they didnt know how long I would be in it, etc)... I am supposed to take my boards on July 9th. When I set my date I wasnt worried.. I felt really comfortable with the content from my school and had done very well on the HESI tests we had. Time has gotten away from me though and I have really slacked in my review materials. I have the Saunders book and just did a practice exam... I only got a little over 60% right... and I was always in the upper 90% before graduation. It has sent me into a panic attack. Should I just keep doing the reviews and quizzes, etc or do you guys think that I should do something more drastic? I could just cry and I am kicking myself for not sticking to my intial plan to review daily before my test. :sniff:

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Specializes in Acute Care.

Wow, you've been through the wringer. Lots of hugs for you!

It might be best to take a day off to relax and reflect on your options. You have time to change your test date, which would give you extra time to study.

Although, if you were doing well on tests in school, you might "just" need to get your stress under control. Stress will get to you more than lack of studying! Don't let a bad practice score let you down, focus on your past sucess and get back to reviewing!

:cheers:

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Specializes in Tele,CCU,ER.

I think you know the content, what is getting to you might be your stress, especially from what you've been through and since test date is coming up...just calm down and focus...I believe that changing you date might add to your anxiety. On the other hand if you feel like you need to review more go ahead and reschedule...

clara

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I know that I def do not want to change my date... I will be a nervous wreck by the time I got there! I already delayed my date... I really wanted to test in June but knew I was too stressed and I pushed myself out to July when I set my date knowing that the injuries I experienced would be pretty much healed and life would be returning to normal. I do think a good bit of it is stress and just trying to get myself back in the hang of reading the questions, picking up on the important information, blocking out the added info, and figuring out exactly what it is that I need to know. I was just looking through the test taking section of my Saunders book and it has helped me calm down a little bit. I know that have the information there... and when put on the spot I know the answers in a real world setting. I think I am just going to pace myself and work my way through some more of the tests and just do a little review every day... and say a big prayer that it will be enough come July 9th! YIKES!

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good luck...im actually testing tomorrow...:) I am a mess... I will let you know how it goes! :)

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Good luck!!!!!!!!!

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good luck...im actually testing tomorrow...:) I am a mess... I will let you know how it goes! :)

Hi Clara, good luck to you!!!!

Sending positive waves!!!(lol)

I am on edge today!:sniff::loveya:

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Specializes in Tele,CCU,ER.

Thanks jazzysmika...!!! :) Im so scared....

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Thanks jazzysmika...!!! :) Im so scared....

With a lot of prayer, we just have to ride the fear out!!:o:imbar:redpinkhe

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