Taking NCLEX Friday....have a couple of questions

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Specializes in Psych/Med Surg.

I would really appreciate feedback (thanks in advance):

1. I'm testing on a Friday and will pay the eight bucks for the internet results...when should I expect the results? I've heard Saturday counts as a business day (I'm located in NV)

2. Anyone have tips for the day of the test....I'm pretty nervous. I'm taking Gingko, working out, eating well and trying to stay calm.

3. Are there any jobs you can get in the healthcare field if you do fail? I know I shouldn't think like this but just in case.

4. I have read the entire Kaplan book and have gone through the Kaplan online videos twice...I'm doing well on the tests but did not get the opportunity to take their in person class...am I missing out on alot? What do they do in those classes?

Oh and a tip! Search for NCLEX RN 3500 on Google and click the "institutional version" link....great program with lots of free questions!

Wish me luck! :rolleyes:

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Do absolutely nothing NCLEX/Nursing related the day before the exam. Do something that you will enjoy for the day. On the day of the exam, arrive there early, think positive and don't rush your way through the exam. Ask for earplugs, read each question and answer choice carefully, and be confident with your answer choice. Always remember: What will keep my patient the safest? You worked hard for this - make it count!

Wishing you the best! Let us know how it goes! :)

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Good LUCK

I took mine on a Saturday and still got the results early Monday morning by paying the 8 bucks and checking online.. so I really don't think you will have to worry about "business day" or not..

Pre test advice... do whatever it takes to go in calm.. for me that was zoning on tv the night before waking up early and getting that evil 5 dollar coffee:smiletea: that makes me happy and sitting infront of the building and drinking it for 15 minutes... which made it so I walked in calm and not feeling rushed.

It sounds as if you really applied yourself so you should be fine.. just remember your rules, on what a RN can do, what would be safe practice, and infection control issues.. alot of the questions I felt I didn't know, but looking at the answers I was able to throw them away because I knew they didn't fall under a RN's scope of practice, or didn't make sense.

Good luck and keep us posted.. now I am off to iron my outfit.. I have a job interview in the morning!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Do not expect to see your results on pearsonvue until after 48 hours has passed from sitting the exam. Take the day off before your exam and relax. Good luck

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relax and think positively! make sure you get a good night sleep before the test and eat before you go! good luck!

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Specializes in Psych/Med Surg.

Thank you for all of your support, you really made me feel alot better! I found out yesterday that I passed! I am now an RN!:D

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congratulations lostinvegas on passing the nclex~best of luck in your nursing career! :yeah:

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Specializes in LTC, case mgmt, agency.
thank you for all of your support, you really made me feel alot better! i found out yesterday that i passed! i am now an rn!:D

c[color=sandybrown]ongradulations! good luck and best wishes.:yeah:

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Thank you for all of your support, you really made me feel alot better! I found out yesterday that I passed! I am now an RN!:D

Congrats

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wish you good luck !!

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:ancong!: Way to go LOSTINVEGAS!!!!

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Congratulations lostinvegas. :cheers:

I take my exam this friday and thought I would have to wait until Monday to get my results. I hope I'll have the same results as you.

way to go!

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