Taking Nclex in 4 days...

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I'll be taking the NCLEX on Monday and I am sooooo nervous. I have been doing Kaplan Q-trainers (just trainers 1-7, I did not purchase Q-banks), PDA, using saunders and NCSBN questions. Here are my grades:

Kaplan: Q1: 75%, Q2 72%, Q3 62%, Q4 66%, Q5 65%. I havent completed Q6-7.

NCSBN diagnostic test 68%, quizzes range from 65-72%

PDA average of 75%

ATI predictor 77, which somehow translated into a 97% of passing.

I stopped doing Saunders questions because they seem to be a little bit more content that comprehensive questions. My biggest weakness is pharmacology. My program did not have a pharm course so we learned mostly about classifications and common meds like the beta blockers, ACE, ARBS, dig, Lasik etc, but when I do Kaplan and they mention a drug without classification I'm like deer in headlights. PDA has helped me tremendously with prioritization which I always had a hard time with and I am actually getting it and doing much better, but overall I do not feel ready for this test and I am debating whether I should reschedule the test. The more questions I do, the more I feel like I know nothing! I did really well in school but I dont feel that is enough to pass the Nclex and my scores on Kaplan, PDA and NCSBN are not the best; I guess this is what is messing with my head. Did any of you feel this way prior to the test? I guess I just need to know I am not the only one that feels this way... Thanks!

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I was feeling the same way. Today, I feel a lot better and I've been getting 60-80% on the QBanks today...so that makes me feel more confident. I'm kind of nervous but I'm feeling a little bit better now. Enough about me (sorry :-))

Your scores look great! Read rationales and write notes if you have to. That has seemed to help me a lot. I didn't notice at first but no I see that a lot of things are "sticking". Any info that you don't do well in or can't remember, look it up in your Saunders book (or another fav content related book). Rest the day before & if you start to feel like your brain is fried, take a break and watch a movie or something. Good luck!

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How do you get PDA % I have the book is there something online available with it? Thanks

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good luck! im taking my nclex for the second time now on june 26. i couldnt be more nervous. been preparing for it for a while now never feel completely ready

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I hope I feel better tomorrow!!

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I'm taking mine on Monday as well, and I am having a horrible day today with nerves! I've been doing tons and tons of questions, and my confidence level varies from day to day. I didn't do the Kaplan course because our school recommended Hurst and brought them to the school for a live review, but I did questions out of one of their review books and got a 78% on the 265 comprehensive test in the back, but I don't know how that compares to their readiness test with the course. I'm still a bucket of nerves though. :unsure: I thought I was going to throw up all day today hahahah Where are you located sisa? Just wondering. I'm in NC.

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Im taking in at on Monday too, ahhh lately im so frustrated, i try to do as many questions as i can't , but I'm just doing worser them before, i guess get anxiety :(( i didn't buy any online reviews, so hopefully we all pass! Good luck guys:)

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