Published Feb 7, 2010
Hopscotch81
32 Posts
I'm pretty nervous about taking the nclex on the 22nd. I'm taking it in California. I'm wondering how long everyone studied before they tested. For those who took the Nclex review at their schools and was given the study calander, did you really study everyday for three months. Because I haven't, in fact, I didn't pick up a book again until this month and I graduated in October. Now I'm studying like crazy and doing the Saunders CD's. I took the assessment quiz and scored 52% before I studied. Now on the quizes (the ones with 10 questions) I'm getting about 60% to 80%. So anyway, what do you think?
caliotter3
38,333 Posts
It is how you feel about it that counts. If you feel like you are too far out in left field, it might be wise to reschedule it with the thought that you will put your best effort into it. But on the other hand, if you can make the next few days count, you might pull it off. Good luck.
lisat380
74 Posts
I've also scheduled my NCLEX PN here in CA on the 22nd but around noon I wanted to switch it at an earlier time but most of it is at 8am n thats too early 4 me. I work 12hour noc shifts and as far as preparing for the exam i started getting my notes together, took Hurst review online, doing ExamCram Qs frm CD, reading up on Infection control and making flashcards. This wil be my 3rd attempt cuz I graduated 2 years ago. i took my sweet time to prepare and Im one of those ppl that kept on procrastinating on taking this nclex cuz its soo expensive and i suffer from test anxiety. oh btw Im also taking up meditation to help me ease my stress and anxiety so I hope itll help me when I take my exam again in 2 weeks!
I would recommend you try Exam Cram Qs b/c a few ppl i know passed after couple years or trys. It does say Exam CRAM cuz i procrastinate so much that the book gives me info I need right away instead of reading a thick book with soo much info that I get bored easily. Its perfect for us now since we both have two weeks left anyway.
well wish you the best of luck! :zzzzz