Taking the NCLEX and need to vent.

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Hey,

In response to a test taker's similar lament. I tried to find your thread again to reply, but tough bacon for me. So, in your honor and for my sanity as well as what's left of my hair, I reply...

Taking mine on the 23rd. I'm an LPN and currently working, as such, till I take the RN version.

I've gotten the same advice you have and the always cheerful but, useless "Don't worry! You'll be fine!". In the month leading up to this I've dedicated quality review almost every day (Come on! Not on a double shift or on a Sunday. I'm not looking for a straight jacket wardrobe.). I know I have the knowledge content on MED-SURG down. Yet, I can't help feeling like they'll come up with some strange and obscure questions on peds or mental health. I've really focused on those subjects today because they seem to be what I'm most scared of. There is so much stuff to remember! The basic drug formulas and the developmental questions. I know how you feel, man! Like where am I gonna stack this crizzap! I've tried to take breaks, but I'm so anxious I feel like I'm wasting valuable time to study. I just don't want to let my family down.

Lord preserve me from their totally invalidating comments!!! Those buggers are ALL (over-achieving and nauseatingly successful) nurses except my Dad, and no sympathy in that quarter. If you looked up Prussionistic, fatalist cross-dragger you'd find a nice picture of him ("What doesn't kill you..."). I think the picture I paint of my situation is colorful, yet painful in an awkward way. Like trying to make reassuring small talk while administering a milk and molasses enema. (I'm shuddering at the memory.)

Point is, I feel you Bro. Six ways to Sunday and in a Cuban fedora. I know I'm making light of what we, or at least what I'm, going thru. But, in all sincerity I'm scared. I looked for people to commiserate with and, lucky you, you're the winner. I cannot go to my family. (Asian mentality. Work hard and succeed. Period. My Dad's side is WW2 European mentality. Work very hard, succeed and enjoy the well deserved suffering along the way. Period.). I can't talk to my friends cause they haven't taken the test yet and I'm the one they go to for a pick me up laugh, anyway. Leah always has a joke. And gum.

So, thanks for letting me vent. I really needed this. It's good to know someone feels my pain.

Good luck and Raise him up everybody.

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Good luck.

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Specializes in NICU, Pediatrics, Nursing Education.

I totally feel you on this one.

I failed my first attempt June 25th and I thought my life was over. I was so frustrated... I'm still a tiny bit, but the stages of grieving have helped a lot. I graduated with my Associates in General Studies and with my BSN (both with honors)... so when I failed you can only guess how my family was shocked. My parents sound a lot like yours, too.

This forum is really a great place to vent, read, explore... I think something that has helped me a lot is to realize that I am not alone. Most of my friends already passed the exam, so talking to them isn't all that helpful because they all say "I have no idea how I passed."

I enjoyed your vivid imagery within your post - it was very humorous!

Good luck to you... I am taking mine on Aug. 31st so maybe we will be rejoicing a week after each other.

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Okay people! I took the NCLEX this morning. People say that when you really want something you'll put in the blood, sweat and tears to get it. Well, since 0445 this morning, every sphincter I got has been on "High Alert! Possible Security Breech Impending!!!" (Seen in cautionary yellow and black w/ flashing red lights) trying to donate extra bodily fluids towards "The Cause". It must mean I'm totally dedicated to getting my RN, either that or I ate bad clams.

It took me 2 hrs and twenty minutes to answer 76 questions. I've been in a state of limbo ever since I walked out of the testing center. Like I'm dazed, but aware I'm standing at a precipice. I feel ambivalent, yet I can feel the nerves just on the periphery of my consciousness, waiting to come forward. I hope wed gets here soon.

I've tried that pearson vue trick ( every hour on the hour since I left the center) and got the unable to register for another test pop up. Everybody says this is good but who knows. We'll find out.

To caliotter, thanks.

To Irish rainbow, sincerely, Good Luck. Never let anything stop you from succeeding. Persistence is better than talent. This advice will always be true to those who never give up. Standardized testing must follow a formate. The grammar, the structure, the que words of all the questions and answers will always be the same. Use this information to help you. When studying rationals note the que words they stress and what they say they are looking for. You'll notice a pattern. You'll also notice a type of answer that will usually always corresponds. The content may vary but how the content is presented is the same.

Look for this.

Again, thanks everyone, :redbeathe

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:):D I did it!!! I'm an RN!!!:redbeathe:nurse::redbeathe The pearson vue trick worked in my case, also. I'm in NY state, so if this was helpful to someone I'm glad. Elation! Joy! Praise GOD!!! Good Luck and Lift Him Up, Everyone!!!! :redbeathe

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Congrats :)

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