ThinkRNin2009

Thank you so much for your advise and your support.

I did better on my diagnostic test than the readiness with Kaplan. I took my test on July 14th and failed with 265 questions and my anxiety was so high. The questions on the NCLEX were almost the same as Kaplan with a lil more twist. I was devasted none the less I felt like an idiot. I understand your concern and if there is anyone out there than can give some insight it is greatly appreciated. I dont want to fail a second time and I know that Kaplan will reimburse 100% as long as you do the requirments, so I do qualify. Does anyone know about the learningext.com through NCSBN? I fell upon the website and looks great but I dont want to waste anymore money than I have to. I'm scared and nervous and my emotions are all over the place but I'm actually better today. Any advise?

Thank you all for your post. I truly felt as If I was alone out here with theses panic attacks. All your suggestions are great and I will put them to great use. Especially not studying the night before sometimes I tend to over do it and continue studying with 15 minute breaks in between and I guess that's harming me. I truly feel much better and appreciate your help.

It's so true what say...and I appreciate that you responded to my post. I'm not sure what it is that is increasing anxiety. Though what your said before about arriving to class a few minutes before the does does increase my anxiety level and all the students freaking out and asking questions did increase my anxiety. I feel as if I'm my worst enemy. I second guess my self knowing that I know the correct answer on the test and I just want to kick myself.

I'm a senior with a sky rocketed anxiety level. I've been on for the past 6 months Cymbalta but doesn't seem to be doing anything for me. I think my anxiety increased bc I failed my first exam for the semester which as of my last test I am passing the course. I've never been below a B avg and now that I'm a C avg. it's killing me. I've been breaking down and crying after the past three tests due to my anxiety. Being a nurse all my life is what I've always dreamed about. Deciding to go back to school with two kids was very difficult, but I did it and I'm a senior now. My husband said to me " if I cry it will only show your peers and professors how weak you you are" could that be possible? Because of my anxiety related to a test does that show them I'm weak. I perform great clinically but when it comes to paper I second guess myself. Is anyone going through the same thing I am or do you have any suggestions.

Total mental block on this math question....If someone can help me understand I would greatly appreciate it. Dicloxcillin 1oomg po q6h is ordered for a child weighing 35kg. The recommended dosage is 12.5mg/kg/day for children weighing less than 40kg in divided doses q6h. What is the recommended dose for this child? my answer is 437.5mg per day Is the ordered dose appropriate and safe? my answer is "yes the ordered dose is safe but not appropriate it's too low of a dosage." The answer key has the ordered ordered dose is safe and appropriate because the 10% rule is applied, but I still don't understand. Ugh!!! totally easy question that I can't understand Please help. Thanks

Holy Name is competitive.....the advice I have is study for the NET test. I can also say when you have passed the NET test they will schedule an interview and that's the big decision maker if your accepted or not. You should be able to express why you have such an interest in becoming a nurse and how rewarding it will be. A big plus on your side is that you have a bachelors degree. I believe the school is having another Open House April 9th if you haven't been to one yet. I hope this information was helpful. Keep me posted and Good Luck!!!!!!

Hi, I too, like jtjames, am a student at Holy Name. I agree with jtjames. It's a great school. I love the instructors and they are available to help you. I had to choose between Mountainside and Holy Name. I applied to both schools. Holy Name offers your diploma and AAS. While Mountianside offers the diploma. That was a big decision maker for me. Though Holy Name is more expensive it is well worth it. Holy Name offers a "a student for the day" you should try it and see if the school fits your needs. I don't know anything about Bayonne but Holy Name's curriculum to take your academics, along side your nursing courses and clinical is a plus. Some schools only allow you to take your pre req's before the nursing courses. I hope this helps you. Good Luck!!!

Thanks Tampagirl....I do tend to go back during my test and change my answer or answers. I then change the correct answer to the incorrect answer. I also tend to overanalyze and pick the question apart. Now it's a new semester, a higher goal to achieve and nclex books to buy. I need to leave the questions that have stumped me till the end and go back to answer them. Thanks again!!!!

Thanks!! I didn't think of it like that. Makes alot sense.

Thanks you, I appreciate everyone's suggestions. I'm going to check out the nclex books and the Kaplan book. I need to prepare for next semester which starts on Monday. Next week I start OB/Peds, can anyone recommend a good Nursing Care Plan Book. The nursing care plan book I current have is geared towards Adults in acute, extended and home care settings. Thanks!!!

Thanks so much for your response. I feel much better. Your friend sounds alot like me. I'll take your advise "Go with my first instinct and don't change my answers!" I tend to do that alot, but not anymore.

Ok here is the deal and if any one can give me any sugestions it is appreciated. I passed my first semester with 83.5 which is c+. My average was at a B+ but I failed my final (don't now what happened there). My fellow classmate said " you second guess your self too much." Also said that " I don't trust myself and that's what's noticable." I totally rock in my clinical atomosphere. I know that going into the profession that I'm geared for, second guessing in not acceptable. Though I now my fellow student ment it towards my tests. It's a new year and have made some resolutions, one being going with my gut instinct. Has anyone gone through the same thing as me? Any suggestions?