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i couldn't tell if you had just taken your exam and were feeling anxious about it- if so I wanted to remind you that regardless of if you failed or passed- the adaptive computerized testing on the NCLEX is attempting to see at what point you answer 50% of the questions right. If this is at a higher level of difficulty, then you will pass. Either way, most people don't walk away from the NCLEX feeling awesome because you are only answering half of the questions right at some points (even if you pass!). I took mine last week and definitely felt bad about- I was SURE that I failed, but I passed. Hang in there and once you get your exam, pass or fail, you can plan from there. Try to distract yourself in the meantime.

RNinJune2007, Best of luck to you tomorrow! I think going out with the BF and having a nice dinner and movie to help you decompress sounds like an awesome idea. Stay as calm as you can during your exam and if you begin to panic, remind yourself of just how hard you have prepared and take a deep breath. Also, as I stated below, remember that you will only be answering about half of the questions correctly- everyone is!- do not let this stress you out. You CAN pass the NCLEX-RN- Can't wait to hear that you did! : )

Hello everyone getting prepared to take the NCLEX-RN. First off, take a deep breath and think positively. I wanted to share what I learned about the test (I just took it last Wednesday). Okay, so I went in full of confidence, and like many, left in tears feeling as though I had failed (even though I passed). The most important thing to remember while you are taking the exam is to remain calm, you WILL BE ANSWERING about 50% of the questions right and 50% wrong REGARDLESS of if you are passing or failing. If the questions are a high level of difficulty, then you will pass...a low level, then you may fail. It is so difficult to be taking an exam and getting half of the questions right and half wrong! It could make anyone feel insecure or make them panic. While you are taking the exam, take your time and think positively. Remind yourself that you made it through your nursing program, have passed practice exams, etc. Tell yourself whatever it takes to make you feel somewhat at ease. Please look at this link before you take your exam. I didn't find this information out until AFTER I took the exam and I think it would have saved me a lot of panic WHILE I was taking the exam, and while I was waiting for my scores. https://www.ncsbn.org/1216.htm I just graduated in May and spent 7 days preparing for the exam with the NCLEX-3500, Saunders, & HESI books and passed. In retrospect, although I passed, I would tell future test takers to take a Kaplan review so that they have more of a handle on test-taking skills. I have always considered my self a good test-taker, but the NCLEX is a different type of exam and why not allow an expert give you tips on how to answer questions better. I wish all of you the best of luck. While you are studying encourage yourself with positive thoughts and let those thoughts carry you through to the exam and your passing!