TheRNwithaPen

I recently withdrew my app for this program and accepted an offer with another hospital that's closer to home. I don't live in Orlando and would've had to move or commute. Sorry I couldn't be of more help with your apartment search. Best wishes to everyone that got a position!

Hi...I'm currently in the process for the March program so I'm curious about how it's been for you or if you've heard from anyone??? I'm also interested in critical care.

I also work full time, so setting up some structured study time was crucial for me. I set aside 3-4 hours during the week after my kid went to sleep and on weekends, I went a little longer. I needed content as well so I used my HESI NCLEX Prep Book (4th edition) combined with NCSBN for questions and any content that wasn't covered in the prep book. I think whatever method of studying that worked for you in nursing school would apply to NCLEX prep. I answered review questions at the back of my prep book because it forced me to go back and look for the answers. I also utilized concept maps that broke each disease process into patho, risks, S&S, meds, diagnostics, and nursing interventions. I studied for three weeks. I also looked over that study guide that's floating around here, but I waited until the day before NCLEX to look at it. I also took some intermittent time off work. One day the week before the exam and also the day before. I really couldn't suggest what to study on...my exam was different from my friend who took hers a few days before me and both of ours were different from our other friend who took it last month. We have one more in our group who sits tomorrow and I'm sure she'll have a completely different experience. However, I can suggest this; the day before your test, take some time out and do something for yourself...get a mani/pedi, a massage, indulge in a marathon of whatever TV show you had to give up because of Nursing School...something that is just for you that is relaxing. Anxiety before AND after the exam is to be expected. Best of luck to you! Working full time while prepping for this exam is a challenge but it can definitely be done.

I above the 65-70 in most qbanks...and I passed

I understand your anxiety. I just took the NCLEX on Saturday. I'm in Florida and I got results yesterday...it was the worst 48 hours ever. My emotions were all over the place, so I can't imagine being in California. I would definitely take getting the PVT good popup as a good sign, but I understand that until you see it officially, you're gonna be on edge...I don't think there is anything that can really prepare anyone for this waiting game. I think you're good to go...hopefully your anxiety will start to come down.

I see that RN after your name! Congratulations!

I'm in Florida. I believe it's technically a couple of days, but my classmates have been getting their results in a day...except for when the test is on a weekend

Thanks! I'm trying to keep busy :-)

Venting is part of the process! We all need an outlet. I also put on weight during nursing school. I never felt like I had a good night's sleep. I also got sick. I have horrible allergies and get weekly shots, but still I come down with sinus infections around spring and fall. I knew my stress levels were high when I came down with a sinus infection twice in one month. It was bad...my study group demanded to know where my inhaler and epi-pen was at all times :-) Does it get better? Yes. But maybe not until after you take the boards, depending on how much time lapses between graduation and when you schedule your exam. You're almost done, so just keep pushing. There is a light at the end of the tunnel!

Congratulations! I took mine yesterday and I'm still waiting for results... You're right, there is absolutely nothing to prepare you for how you feel when it's over. One of my friends said she had a headache and just wanted to sleep, my other friend who took it a few days ago said she cried and didn't want to talk to anyone and couldn't eat. Me? I went numb. Then I cried. Then I needed antacids. Had lunch with that friend who just took the NCLEX a few days back and managed to eat. More antacids. Then I drove home like a zombie, but not before getting a huge slice of cheesecake.

I took my NCLEX yesterday...mine also shut off at 75! I honestly don't know how I feel about it. I cried, then I was numb for several hours, I had stomach pains, took a nap, had wine and a huge slice of cheesecake, and went to bed early. I only remember one question (likely because I starting cursing when I read it...it was definitely one of those *** questions) I think I just expected to get more than 75, so when it shut off I was just beside myself. I'm not messing with that PVT, it's not worth the risk to me...so I'm waiting it out. It's amazing what this exam does to people...I still feel a little lightheaded 24 hours later.

Graduated with 1st bachelors in business at 22. Returned to school for a career change and received my ADN at 34. Will hopefully have my BSN at 36