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I am with you I too had to take the entire test. My brain literally felt fried when I came out of the building. Good Luck

Okay so I just got back from NCLEX. I took the entire 265 questions. The strange part is...I don't feel freaked out like I was expecting I would. I had a ton of pharm and mental health, a few diseases I have never heard of, the rest was a bit of everything else... SATA, calcs, priority, safety, infection control, deligation, ect. Don't know where I stand at this point but I will keep you all posted.......although it was brutal sitting there for 5 hours straight....I didn't take a break because I kept hoping it would shut off. Oh well out of my hand now. I heard that there are a few that are randomly selected to take the entire test even if the computer determined that they passed...anyone else hear this rumor?

I take my test in the morning. As for the SATA questions...I don't know one person that likes them. :banghead:They are horrible!!! Good luck to those who take it soon or have taken it and are awaiting results. This is me after I take the test and see the "PASSED" results.:cheers: GOOD LUCK again to all of you and think positive thoughts.!

Thanks! All they are getting from me is two weeks. I appreciate the reply.

I have friends that are saying the same thing as well....that there is no real way to study for this test. You can't cram because you either know it or you don't. I am taking mine on Tuesday in SF. My strategy so far has been studying the tips for narrowing down the answers....almost always you can narrow the answers to just two choices, after those two choices re-read the question and follow the ABCS and Maslow's Hierarchy of needs. You'll have a 50-50 shot at choosing the correct answer. So for those of you still waiting to take it re-read that section of the review books (they all have them) and good luck maybe this will help some of you.

A of people it seems come out of this test thinking the same thing...that they failed. Just remember there are 15 "test" questions that don't even count. I will think positive thoughts for you. I take mine on Tuesday. Best of luck to you and keep us posted.

Thanks, that is good way of looking at it!

Thanks. I am definately torn by the decision, but I also have a family to support and have to think about them. Thanks for the reply though.

good luck...I take mine tuesday. postive thoughts to you. keep us posted.

swedi that is awesome! you give hope to those who need it. congrats. even though I got good grades, grades don't mean anything...as nclex seems to prove. 1 week for my test....I am trying to remain calm and not freak out. thanks for your post and honesty about ATI scores and grades. I am sure it helps a lot of people knowing that we all know more than we think we do...all we have to do is THINK and not doubt ourselves!

I think a lot of people go through this. It takes mistakes to learn things....hopefully not critical mistakes:eek:. I heard that new nurses take a couple years+ to develop their rhythm. I start a new job soon in neuro and am a little freaked about it, but also realize that it will take time to get it. If your manager says you are doing great then believe him or her and keep doing what you're doing!

I've used meditech and it is a pretty basic program. The hospitals should orient you on the use of the system. I was a little confused at the orientation at first but once I started using it at work, it was simple.

So I am a new grad and am currently going through orientation for the float pool at a local hospital (same hospital that I externed at). It was my only offer at the time, so I jumped on it. Yesterday I got hired at a huge hospital in a big city (about 1.5 hours from my house) in the neuro dept. I have been wanting to move to this city for the past few years (just waiting for graduation) and have been wanting to work in critical care for experience so I can eventually make in into trauma. Here is my problem. I don't start for another month and I am sort of afraid to let my job now know because they will probably let me go rather than put all the time and effort into orienting me (and I don't blame them). I need a paycheck just as much as the next person. I know I am not staying at this current job and have a schedule for the next month already written. I do intend to give them notice, but don't know if I should let them know now or in a few weeks so I can make some money and not be sitting around for a month. I don't want to burn any bridges. Another issue is that I have family working at this local hospital and don't want to seem like a big flake. Some...ANY advice would be great:confused:

ICU2008 good luck to you!

I am taking my test in San Fransisco. I live about 2 hours from there, but got a hotel room for the night before so I don't have to drive that day. I am not going to take any study material with me, but rather just relax with a bottle of wine and a good book to clear my head. It is about a mile walk to the test center so the fresh ocean air will and short walk will release some anxiety...hopefully. I'll keep you all posted!

Jen7393... I take mine June 17th. After I made the appointment, every time I thought of it I wanted to puke. I know how you feel. What is helping me is a lot of positive self talk..."I passed the test", "I am an RN", also visualizing myself sitting in front of the computer at the test site totally relaxed. Don't know if any of these strategies will work for you but they have definately calmed my nerves. Good Luck to you!

I am a fellow cynic, and I actually didn't choose to be a nurse for the flowery conotations it represents to some (caring, loving people, and oh, don't forget old Flo:nurse:). I chose it for the flexibility and pay. I almost quit nursing school because working on the floor was absolutely BORING. Once I hit the ER though, my adrenaline addiction was satified. Have you tried other areas of nursing, there are a ton of options. Maybe check out an aspect of nursing that doesn't deal with patient care like research or management. Checking into other options before you throw in the towel and go back to school might open a new door or interest in nursing. Good luck and remember we ALL have those thoughts at times:no:

A lot of nursing schools in CA are difficult to get into. I got denied twice by community colleges because the ones I applied at used a lottery system. My advice is that, if your grades are good find a school that accepts based on merit. I got right in at a CSU and am getting my BSN next month. It is much easier and less frustrating. Do some research and call the different nursing departments for information. I am moving to Sacramento in July, hopefully nursing jobs aren't as difficult to get into as nursing schools :) :nuke: