Taking NCLEX for first time

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I will be taking the NCLEX for the first time next month. I'm so nervous, I feel I'm gonna throw up or somethin'.

I took the NEC review course... you know, the company that does all those cool visuals to help remember things:

http://www.google.com/search?um=1&hl=en&rlz=1C1AVSX_enUS388US388&biw=1280&bih=909&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=nursing+memory+notebook&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=

Anyways, I plan on doing atleast 2,000 questions. I do many questions every day. I go over all the rationales and write notes on them. I've been going over 2 chapters a day in my review book. I feel kinda awkward because I don't know what else to go over. Remembering 2 years worth of information is just overwhelming!

I had a friend who took the NCLEX before, and she said all she did was questions. She passed the first time.

How did you guys study for the NCLEX? How did the test go for you? How can I reduce my anxiety? I know I'm gonna end up crying my eyes out after walking outta there. I feel like I should pass because I graduated nursing school with honors! I'm gonna feel stupid if I don't pass the first time.

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Practice relaxation techniques, especially the day before the test. Good luck.

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How did you guys study for the NCLEX?

I took the Kaplan Course. It costs me 400 bucks but it's all worth it. Kaplan prepared me well on my NCLEX. I ended up doing 75 questions. :w00t:NCLEX is not a knowledge-based test. It's more on Application and Analysis. With the Kaplan Course, I did 94% of the Q-Bank.. I took all the Question Trainers (There are 7 Question Trainers).. I did at least 100 questions a day. I had a month to prepare for my NCLEX. I took notes on the rationales and read them. I made flashcards on the Medications. I also watched the HURST Review Videos and took notes while watching the videos. The HURST Review videos are great for you to have a good grasp on the basic things that you need to know. I read ALL my notes 3 times, 2 days before the "BIG Day". The day before the "Big Day", I just relaxed and watch a movie.

How did the test go for you?

The test went great for me. Kaplan prepared me for the NCLEX. Even how the questions were worded on the Kaplan was similar to the NCLEX, so there were no surprises. If the computer is going to throw you Evaluation Questions, Select All That Apply questions, and Priority questions.. then you are in the good track. :) I had a lot of those questions when I took my test.

How can I reduce my anxiety?

Study and PRAY. Anxiety lessens when you studied hard coz you are confident that you know your stuffs. Prayer is powerful as well. Ask for Guidance. :) DO NOT, I repeat.. DO NOT study on the day before the exam. It will make you more anxious. Just RELAX and watch a movie or something.

I hope this helps. Good Luck! You can do it! :) :nurse:

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yeah.. for me 2 days before the test...i stopped studying and watched basket ball games....my rationale was "if u dont know it @ this time...u dont know it"...test stopped @ 75 questions....in at 8:15AM...finished test at 9:15AM

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yeah.. for me 2 days before the test...i stopped studying and watched basket ball games....my rationale was "if u dont know it @ this time...u dont know it"...test stopped @ 75 questions....in at 8:15AM...finished test at 9:15AM

Hehe. Actually, I've looked at material 10 minutes before a test, and BAM.. there were questions on the test from the material I was looking at 10 minutes ago. CRAZY! It's happened numerous times. So that rationale doesn't work for me at all. I don't know what I'll be doing 2 days before my test.. probably cramming some more lol. So did you take the NCLEX today?

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