Taking the NCLEX in 9.5 hours....(9am on Friday)...any last minute tips?

NewEnglandRN, RN · Jul 1, 2005

Just wanted to wish you good luck!:)

icyounurse, BSN, RN · Jul 1, 2005

everybody told me that if you miss the last question it means you failed. well i know for a fact i missed the last question [i looked it up as soon as i got home] and still passed.

also you will be convinced that you failed no matter how you do, but fear not everyone thinks they failed and most pass.

good luck!!!

presC. · Jul 1, 2005

I don't think I know all I need to know! AAAHHH:uhoh3: I am really nervous, but I am fairly confident I'll do well. I studied some today, drove the route to the test center, etc.
Any last minute tips?

~ you need to have nice rest/sleep.

~ need to eat your (good) breakfast

~ pray.

~ check/ready your ATT, passport (acceptable I.D.) ~bring it with you

~ and before entering the testing room be sure you empty your bladder first..

~ and remove your jewelries, watch, coins at your pocket.. (they'll ask you to do this)

~ and don't forget to smile and take a deep breathe.

~ and tell your self that "I WILL PASS NCLEX one time"

~ lastly, give all the best that you can in each question... (my motto then was, each question counts!)

hope these helps. wishing you positive result on your exam.:)

keep us posted.

student52 · Jul 1, 2005

I took mine last week and passed, 75 questions 1hr 15min. The results are automated so you can check the Pearsonvue site on sunday for $8 online or $9 over the phone. Good luck, you already passed the hard part. (school)

Nurse2B2005 · Jul 1, 2005

You finished school, you studied for the NCLEX - the rest is just a formality to get RN after your name! Just remember, if you feel "stuck" take a deep breath and remind yourself that you already know the information, it's in your head somewhere. Good luck and keep us posted - now go get em'!!!!!!!

fireflyLPN · Jul 1, 2005

I just took the Ohio NCLEX-PN earlier this month. I too took it on a Friday. I was able to see the unofficial results on the Pearson-Vue website on Sunday by paying the $8. It says that the results will become available 48 h after you take the test. In my case it was about 52 hours, lol.

edited to add: Wishing you the best of luck. Don't sweat it!

Hope this helps!

Jill

SmilingBluEyes · Jul 1, 2005

BREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEATH.

let us know how it goes.

grinnurse, RN · Jul 2, 2005

Hope that you did well on the test. Didn't see the post til now, sorry. Hope you don't have to wait until the 5th to see the results.

Let us know how you do and try to enjoy the weekend.

TypicalFish · Jul 2, 2005

I don't think I know all I need to know! AAAHHH:uhoh3: I am really nervous, but I am fairly confident I'll do well. I studied some today, drove the route to the test center, etc.
Any last minute tips?
Thanks ya'll. I hope I can find out this weekend. Why, oh why did I take it on the Friday of a holiday weekend? AArgh. I'm sure hte board of nursing won't be answering the phone on a Saturday. (i'm in virginia, and people have been calling the BON to confirm results the next day). I hope the license lookup website will be updated over the weekend. If I have to wait until Tuesday to find out.....
On hte upside, I am getting paid for working 8 hours tomorrow, just for takingthe NCLEX. its a "work day!" Man, I love having a real job.

I took mine 5/24, it took three days to find out (Maryland). Just breathe, trust yourself, and do not read too much into the questions-think of it like an exam from school. Everyone told me this, and I am passing it along to you; when you finish you will think that you failed, or just feel like you have no clue. I left mine thinking _"I know I got ONE question correct." But everyone feels that way! Best and luck and sending positive thoughts your way!