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My previous scores - 805, 879, 991*

I'm terrified of this thing!!! Our program does not have different HESI tests by subject, it is just one at the end of every semester. My scores have been 805, 859, 991. My EXIT is next week and now that we HAVE to make an 850, I feel like I can't do it. First of all, I have way too many resources. Our school required us to do the live review so I did the Kaplan but pushed that aside until after graduation for NCLEX. (I have done 4 question trainers - score range from 53%-61%) I am doing multiple case studies a day. Reading green HESI book Evolve questions randomly throughout the day. Writing the rationales from the evolve exit practice test.(got a 54%) I noticed it is heavy psych, cardiac, and professionalism. Yourbestgrade - this thing is what has me scared. I have taken two practice exams and cant make above a 750!! Basically we get two chances to take it. If we don't pass it on the first try, we cannot walk at graduation or participate in the pinning ceremony (that I planned for the class!!) Has anyone had a similar experience?

Thanks for the info! I didn't know it worked with the different schools like that. This is a university hospital in Dallas and I know that there are a lot of nursing students that apply to these hospitals. I feel like maybe if I prove myself then an opportunity will arise once I have the results from my nclex. The hospital obviously wouldn't say that though. I just wonder why they would hire me knowing that I graduate in a couple of months. I hope I learn a lot from being a PCT. I have wanted to all throughout nursing school but had another job responsibility. I really wanted to get my foot in the door and start networking. I've heard of RN's working as a tech but it's a long ordeal to get approval. Also I have worked too hard for those two letters to wait any longer lol

Hello nurses! I am an associate degree student and I will be graduating in May (hopefully)!! I was just offered a job today as a PCT on the transplant floor of a major dallas hospital. I put on my resume that I will be immediately going into an RN to BSN program once I pass my NCLEX. Throughout my interview I was told about going through the residency program to get hired on as an RN. I know the residency program is for new grad BSN nurses. Also, once I pass NCLEX I legally cannot work as a PCT. I won't have my BSN for I guess a year after my nclex. So would I be let go” after I get my RN because of the Magnet status. I'm not really sure how things will play out with this job since I graduate so soon. I have met a few ADN students at that hospital but I was told by HR that nurses must go through an internship in order to get hired.(Again, only for BSN) Either way I'm thankful for the experience!!

I have seen about 3 therapists. Unfortunately it just isn't working for me. My anxiety is such an in the moment and overwhelming sensation. I have had a hard time explaining it to therapists. They don't seem to under stand the physical symptoms that I get.

I really love the wiggling toes thing, that is something I have never heard of. I will definitely try that. I think this semester will be different. I am starting with OB before med surg and I want to pursue OB in the future. It's more of excitement than fear. I do have a question about telling people about your anxiety. I have always been told not to tell instructors because that gives them the impression that you are weak. I ended up spitting it out one day. But i do tell my close friend. Thanks for the response!

I am entering into my third semester of nursing school. I love nursing and I know that my heart is in the right place. Since 13, I have dealt with depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. I have heard all of the comments; "Your health comes first", "how will you care for a patient if you cant care for yourself?" and they are hurtful because I know that being in the medical field is where I am going with my life. I feel as if I have overcome depression. I was on 40mg of Prozac for 6 years then switched to 100mg of Zoloft after a recent incident. My anxiety isn't what most people would consider anxiety. I don't constantly worry. I just consider myself to have a low self esteem. My "panic attacks" are the real problem. They are the most bizarre thing and cannot understand them. They happen in good and bad situations. A good example is the night before my vacation, I threw up twice and my heart was racing. The bad example is where the real problem... My first clinical day of first semester I got all of the symptoms: unsettled stomach, shaking, sweaty, my body is hard to hold up, feeling like the urge to vomit/defecate at the same time, then ultimately I black out. I got myself through the first episode and finished the semester fine. On to second semester... The night before the first clinical day I ate dinner and took my rx xanax 0.25 mg and tried to sleep. The symptoms came and I jumped from my bed and my body just took over. 3 hours of vomiting and diarhhea, my mom gave up and said I am going to the ER. I messaged my instructor and went to the ER. I couldnt move a muscle in my body without vomiting. My HR was 132. I ended up having to appeal the school for missing clincal. My last day of clinical....I had been doing breathing techniques all morning. I entered a patient's room and suddenly got hot and everything went black. I excused myself into the hallway. My instructor witnessed me collapse. Code MERT was called, BOP 50/30, HR 50, covered in sweat, and did not respond to sternal rubs. Went to the ER and labs were normal. I know that science describes this as vasovagal syncope but I dont feel right about that. Im very nauseas in the mornings. My "anxiety" about having an episode is heightened in the early hours and late nights. Almost every time I am out of a routine. Sorry this is long, I just want to get over this. I want to be a successful nurse. Has anyone had anything similar? and please don't hate about me taking xanax, I know my body and I am not a danger to patients because I take one 0.25 mg as I need it. Please no negativity. thanks