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I had the same issue as you NAM123. All throughout nursing school I never had any extreme anxiety with taking tests, but when I took the NCLEX the first time I did. That was the worse feeling in the world. I did end up going to my doctor and explaing the situation to him and he prescribed tranxene (about 20 pills). He told me to start taking them about three weeks before I tested so that I could know how it would make me feel. The night before I took the test the second time I took a half a pill and about 20 minutes before I got to the test site I took a whole one. I was so much more relaxed and the test actually seemed easier to me because I was able to clearly think my way through each question. I'm not suggesting that you do this. I just wanted you to know that it did help for me. First time taking the NCLEX I had 265 questions and failed. The second time I had 75 and passed. I truly hope that you can find something that workswell for you so that you can get through taking the test with ease.

First time I took it in June (failed with 265 questions). The second time I took it in July (passes with 75 questions). I did not purchase any reviews. I did go out and buy the Kaplan book and believe it or not there was one chapter in the book that made things click for me (the chapter on test taking strategies). I do believe that my issue was extreme anxiety because I was so nervous the first time, but when I took it the second time (after getting something for anxiety from my doctor) I was much more relaxed and able to think clearly when each question popped up on the screen.

Most people who take the NCLEX the first time and don't pass feel the same way (including myself). Failure is always a bad feeling, but know that you are not defeated. I truly believe after you get your results and see what area you need to concentrate on, you will pass it next time. Doing tons of questions from various source will help you out a great deal. I have faith that the next time you will pass with less than 100 questions.

When you are taking the test you must have a clear head. I agree with Lemuel_RN, anxiety will harm your thinking and cloud your ability to critically think. Always remember these three things: 1. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 2. The Nursing Process 3. ABC's Also make sure that you know what is expect with certain conditions/disorders as to not confuse them with adverse effects. I know that you will do great on the test. Relax, Relate, Release!!!!

I wanted the computer to continue as well. I had to go to the bathroom at around question 62. When I got back I was ready for more questions, but I didn't want more than 100. Anyway the computer shut off at 75 and I turned around and looked at the lady monitoring us with my eyes bucked thinking to myself NOOOOOOOO, just a few more please. On my way home I had to pull over to check the pearson vue site because it was killing me not knowing. I got the good pop up and nearly cried tears of joy. I'm hoping this "trick" is accurate.

I have two friends that took the NCLEX-RN. One of my friends took the test after taking the HURST Review. She had a lot of SATA and the test shut off at 75. She later found out that she'd failed the test. I have another friend who took the test in a different state and she had very few priority questions and few SATA. She said that her test consisted mainly of maternity and medications. Her test shut off at 75 questions. It's likely she did not pass because she is getting to the CC page. Ok, my question is how is it possible that you can determined if someone is competent to work as a nurse with only 75 questions? I understand someone passing with that amount, but I don't know why the test would not give a person at least half of the 265 questions and then make that determiniation. Both of the ladies are devistated and they are women who I know would make GREAT nurses. Can someone PLEASE explain this concept to me? I have seen all of the graphs of the "new changes" but I would like one of the administrators of this site to include their input in this concept. Thanks!!!!

"I'm sorry Mr. Steth, that is beyond my scope of practice."

Thanks for all of the GREAT replies to the question! I've ordered the book by LaCharity because I've seen that it has helped many with PDA. I am scheduled to take the NCLEX next month. lloi a person who is not putting out enough urine and are in renal failure are at risk for hyperkalemia as well as hypervolemia. Too much K+ and too much volume can cause cardiac problems as well. This situation I have come to the conclusion would deserve priority over a person who has an elevated blood glucose reading. I do appreciate you reasoning behind the answer that you gave.

The question above was an NCLEX type question. That is why there is no more information to give. As vague as it is, I would say that knowing that a person who has Acute Renal Failure is expected to have a low urinary output (UOP that is how we learned to abbreviate it in nursing school) then the person with diabetes and a blood glucose reading of 250 should be checked out first. Although, every person who has diabetes is different and they could be functioning fine without the need for immediate attention. Does a diabetic take priority over a person who has ARF? We did, however, learn in nursing school that a person should be putting out at least 30 ml/hr no matter the weight. It should be clear that I did post this question under the wrong topic. I am new to the site.

Hello world, My question is about prioritization. I would like to know if a person (who is a diabetic) with a blood glucose of 200+ deserves prioritization over a person with a low urinary output ( My thought are if a person is in acute renal failure then a low urinary output is expected, therefore, the diabetic should be seen first.

If you have gotten all 265 questions each time that means that you were almost at the passing mark. You have to remember to put each question you are asked in your own words. In most cases you will have to assess before you do anything else. Remember also, Maslow's Hiearchy of Needs (physiological before pyschosocial) and your ABC's. You are not the only person who has trouble with taking tests (extreme anxiety is usually the cause). I am the same way myself. The thing is that you have got to pick yourself up and learn the needed strategies in order to pass the test. I can attest to that. Do not focus on the time or get bogged down too long with one question. You still need to take your time and ask yourself what is this question asking me (in fewer words than what is in the question itself). I do believe that if you survived nursing school you will be able to conqueror the NCLEX.