pls HELP!!HELP ME OVERCOME MY NCLEX RN TESTING ANXIETY. assess my readiness pls! :)

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i have been really anxious lately... i don't know if it's because i only prepared for 3 weeks but i'm stressing because i havent been getting the kaplan scores im aiming for. Everytime i answer qbank test, i feel stupid. My qbank average is a 66% and my scores range from 50-81. Lately ive been getting 50s and it scared me to death. My test trainer scores for 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are 79-68-60-67-65 but my qbank stats indicate that my management of care and physiology are only 63%. I know kaplan's passing is 65%. Should I retest? Or is one week enough for me to study? How do i get over my test taking anxiety? and can someone give me tips on how to do well on infection control? (aside from the mnemonic codes that i find really useful :nurse: )

thanks =)

btw, this site is so helpful :) it feels so good to hear from newly licensed RNs that take their time to share how their experience was and how they stopped at 75 thinking they soooo failed only to find out they passed. :)

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Specializes in Emergency Room.

Those are great Kaplan test scores. Have you seen in Qbank the 3 NCLEX tests? Take those too. The more you do, the better you'll be. Focus on precautions and prioritization. Good luck!

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Don't get caught up with predictor test scores. They have been known to go either way. Instead rely upon your own judgement as to how ready you are. Practice your relaxation techniques to deal with anxiety, both now, as you prepare, and on the day of the test. Good luck.

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Specializes in Med-Surg; Transplant; Trauma.

Focus on, "I got through school, and took many, many tests and now, I can do this"!!! That's what I did anyhow. I just took my boards today. There were days this past week where I was so calm, not worried and the next day I was freaking out!! Similar to bi-polar (and I'm not).

Believe me! This happens to almost everyone. Breath!! Relax!! Pray, if you pray!! Tell everyone you know that you are taking the test and ask them to pray for you or to send out smart/good vibes :). I planned on getting a good night's sleep, but, no, I woke up at 3:30 am and watched the lunar eclipse because I couldn't go back to sleep. Eat a good breakfast, listen to some relaxing music (worked for me). 3 weeks is a good amount of time to study; make a schedule for studying and just take your practice tests and review your content. During the test, read the question and each answer very, very carefully. Good Luck!!!!!!!!!! You can do it!!!!!!!

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LOL !!!@ Bi-polar haahhhah that was funny:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Nice one sunlover!!:yelclap::yelclap:

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thanks a lot!!! congratulations to you 08sunlover, im sure you did just fine. thanks for the tip.. i just hope my computer shuts off at 75. whew* taking it this week.. finishe doing test trainer 5 and 6. got a 69 and 68%. Finished Qbank today and my average is just barely passing 66% but at this point, i've kinda stopped studying too much.. i just focused on the important points i need to know and i'm preparing to do testtrainer 7 today. PRAYERS DO WORK :) i will do that. thanks!!

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Your scores look great. Looks like you might be in the group of students with a 75 and the computer shuts off. I wish you all the best on your exam - I am freaking out already but at least I have a few more fews to prepare. Good luck.

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Specializes in Med-Surg; Transplant; Trauma.

I passed!!!! Let us know how you do!!!!

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