not sure when to test...need advice

[paper1225]

I graduated at the end of October, and very scared to take boards-I think this is "norm" for everyone! (hope so) I just recieved my approval letter from pearson......so now I need to schedule my test time/date. I am still working on Kaplan and have Saunders flashcards......but with the holidays - not sure how long is to long to wait to take boards. Will not do it before Thanksgiving, too soon........do I want to worry about it between Thanksgiving and Christmas, or should I just wait until about the second week in January-or will that be too long? It would be about 2 1/2 months after graduating........whatever I do, I will continue studying like crazy. I have been scoring 59-66% on Kaplan. Saunders questions seem kinda easy(not all, but just compared to Kaplan).......I have started a new job-I landed a Labor and Delivery job and this past week was my first week on the floor..........I need advice from those with experience!

[suzanne4, RN]

This is something that you need to decide, it is difficult for anyone else to make this decision for you. It is going to depend on how much time that you have spent preparing and what your comfort level is.

Depending on your state, usually you only have 90 days to test in or you lose everything.

Take it when you feel that you have the best chance of passing and best of luck to you. Remember that you have an 85% chance of passing the first time.