I took my NCLEX yesterday. My test shut off at 75. It took me a little under 2 hours. Feels like a blur...I can't remember a lot of specific questions. I had about 5 select all that apply (which I rarely get right) One problem that had a med calculation. Lots of questions with meds that I had no idea about/ never heard of. Lots of who would you see first kind of questions. Only one question that involved lab values. I know I got some wrong (I was stupid and tried to look up answers afterwards...not a good way to decrease my sky high anxiety). I know I got some right.
I did Kaplan (last 3 Q-Trainers: 62, 66, 64...my readniess test was in the passing range), answered every question in the Saunders comprehensive book. My ATI gave me a 95% probability of passing. BUT...
I feel like I failed, which I know is pretty normal.
I was doing okay until last night, when I became convinced that I would be the only person out of our class that fails (humiliating). I started thinking about if I fail, my employer may not be able to hold my job...I'll have to find another non-nursing job, and study again! It's only been 24 hours since the test and I'm driving my fiancé crazy.
I feel so depressed. I have orientation on Monday at the hospital that hopefully I'll be working for ...which I can't even imagine being able to get enough of a grip to attend to right now. This waiting game is horrible. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
Any words of encouragement, stories about your testing experience, advice on how you coped would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks and good luck to everyone else who is waiting for their results!
