anniebk

I took and passed the NCLEX last week in Illinois:) I took the Kaplan Review, read the Kaplan book and also the Saunders book which I had to buy for a class. I also had a sheet with critical lab values, theraputic dig, lithium, phenobarb levels, and ABGs that I carried with me for the week before the exam. I knew them pretty well but every time I was waiting in line, riding as a passenger in the car etc I would quiz myself. By the end of the week I could do them in my sleep! The day before the exam I slept in,drove to the testing center to make sure I knew where it was, studied just an hour and went to a relaxing dinner with some friends. My friend who took the NCLEX yesterday went to the beach the day before. The day of I would wake up with plenty of time, drink some coffee or tea and listen to some of your favorite songs on the way to the testing center. Best of luck:) You'll do great!

That is such a scary situation and I'm so sorry it happened to you! Maybe it would be helpful to talk to other nurses at your job who may have had needlesticks or similar exposures. Hopefully after the initial shock of processing what happened you will be able to sleep better. Maybe even take a few days and go on a short trip either by yourself or with some close friends to clear your head and take your mind off things. My advice is to just hope for the best yet be prepared for the worst in the back of your mind. I'll be thinking about you and sending ya prayers. Best of luck.