Taking NCLEX on July 26!!! HELP!!

[NurseLene]

hello all! i must admit i have been lurking around this website for a while now. the time has come for me to take my nclex. i have done everything i know how to do. i took the kaplan review course (in-class). i have done nclex questions (almost 2,000 of them since i started studying about 4 weeks ago). i have exercised (to stimulate blood flow to my brain and to lose a few lbs.!), read a comprehensive review book (though i don't know how much of it i've retained!) and prayed, prayed, prayed. now i think i'm finally ready. i am a little nervous. my question is, do you guys have tips on how to stay calm during the test? and how to stay focused even after 150 questions (which i seriously hope i don't get!)? thank you in advance.

[NurseLene]

Nurselene...

I, too, am a nervous test taker. Took my test today.

Here's what I did to prepare...

dDay before test..find something fun and non-thought provoking to do!! Enjoy the break!

The morning of, pray (alone or with someone...I go to morning prayer, so I had someone to help keep me de-stressed)

Eat a good protein based meal ( I had a protein smootie with fresh fruit)

And get to the facility a few minutes early and resign to the fact that you have done all you can do. You have studied, graduated, and studied some more. You have cried, prayed, and screamed. You may have lost sleep, but this is the light at the end of the tunnel.

If your computer goes past 75 questions..pick a number in your head. If you pass that number, plant your feet firmly in front of you, re-adjust yourself in your seat and just remind yourself that it may just take a few more questions to show how competent you are as a nurse!

After the test, breathe a sigh of relief and thank God it's over!!!

I'm sure you will do fine!

Breathe!!!

Thank you! I am sure you did great! Yeah. I think that my "oh sh*t" number is 150-160. But anything below that, I think I'll be good. Your advice is great. I am going to mass the morning of my test. I'm really glad I scheduled to take mine in the afternoon..it gives me time to relax and get mentally prepared. I am doing the 265 question kaplan trainer today. it will be my last set of questions. Tomorrow, I'm off to the beach! It will be a beautiful day in Southern CA tomorrow!

[Diva Nurse Dani]

Enjoy the beach!!!

When you do find your mind stressing...remember the best part of the day!

I thought of Johnny Depp and how good he looked as a pirate (saw Pirates of the Caribbean last night )

You will do fine...

[ALOVEN83]

I too am a nervouse test taker, so I understand your pain. I just took it on the 19th and passed with 135 questions. The only thing I can say is go in there expecting to get a long test, so that when you only get 75 questions, it won't seem so long. BREATHE!! Try to stay focused, and know in your heart you can pass, and you will. Good luck to you, I'll say a prayer!

[elfchen1]

:gandalf: hy nurselene,

don#t panic, I failed the first time, and now i#m also scheduled for the 26th of july...... I feel completly the same way.......

but we have to calm down and focus on the one and only question in front of us.......

I wish you all the best for your exam.......

elfchen

[NurseLene]

:gandalf: hy nurselene,

don#t panic, I failed the first time, and now i#m also scheduled for the 26th of july...... I feel completly the same way.......

but we have to calm down and focus on the one and only question in front of us.......

I wish you all the best for your exam.......

elfchen

thank you elf. yes..i will definitely try not to freak out during the exam. so far, i'm ok. no panic/anxiety attacks yet. i hope that your second time around is better for you...good luck on the nclex! glad to know someone else is gonna be sweating it out with me on that day!

[willdgate]

It was over so fast for me, so take your time, prepare to be there for 6 hours, pray,and be confident in most of your selections. good luck