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I passed with 75! Thank you so much for your support. It really calmed me down and helped me stay focused!!

That really makes me feel better. I know that the NCLEX tests safety and knowledge/understanding, but I feel like being in the right state of mind is so crucial. I guess I need to just trust that I made the right decision. I've heard Kaplan questions are a little harder than the actual NCLEX, so hopefully efforts will help me pass! Congrats on passing RNs!

I see where you are coming from. I got an offered my dream job in a new grad nurse residency program which is contingent upon me passing my NCLEX the first time (a slightly different situation, but similar deadline stress). The way I see it is this: you might as well give it a shot. If you fail, at least you tried. If you pass, you have the chance to apply to your dream job! Also: I just wanted to also say that I know the stress of having this perfect job in your head. Back in February, I interviewed at the hospital affiliated with my university - a hospital I had always invisioned myself working at and where I had done my externship. When I didn't get the PICU job, it was an absolute gut punch. I felt like I would never find a job I liked by graduation. Fast forward to late April (literally two weeks before graduation) and I was offered a PICU/CICU residency position at one of the nation's top pediatric hospitals. I would have never thought I was qualified for a position at such a prestigious hospital, especially because I didn't get an offer back in February from a less famous hospital. In the end, I really think everything happens for a reason. Even if you don't pass and you can't get this job, try to remember that there are SO many amazing work places out there. Just try to remember that your whole future isn't riding on this whole test and that you will be ok even if it doesn't go your way (I know it's hard, but try to stay optimistic). That pressure adds so much unnecessary stress and anxiety on you and could hurt you come test day. You graduated, you're smart, and you can totally do this! I hope your test goes well! I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

Long story short, I was supposed to take my test over a week ago, but life happened. I knew that I wouldn't be emotionally or mentally in the right state of mind to take the test so I moved it to 7/6. I know I made the right decision moving the test, but now all of this doubt has been creeping into my head. I haven't taken all of the practice questions on Kaplan, but the tests I do take, I do fairly well on (QT low 50s initially to low 60s by the end // Readiness Test 73%). I know there isn't much more that I can do and that I have a very strong academic background, but I can't seem to get a grip of the anxiety (which is particularly frustrating because I moved my test date to ensure I was in the right mental state to take the test). I guess I am wondering if anyone has any advice out there for me or simply has some words of encouragement. If I don't pass the test the first time, I will lose my job offer as a new grad nurse resident at an amazing hospital (aka my dream job). I know this test is all about studying diligently, but given everything going on in life I've obviously been distracted and less motivated than usual. I'd hate to let my circumstances ruin my dream though.

If you don't mind sharing, what was your interview like for Children's?

I interviewed for the PICU too and haven't heard back. I'm worried …