Taking the NCLEX-RN in a couple of days....Nervous!!! Any Advice???

[GodblesspedsGN]

Hello Everyone!!!

I am taking my nclex in a couple of days and I am praying that this will be my first and last time taking it:-), and I must say that I was not at nervous as I am right now. I do have confidence however I do not want anxiety to take over me. I have been studying with Kaplan Q-bank, saunders and exam cram...but mainly focusing my studying on kaplan qbank. I keep telling my myself "do no let this exam take you", "you take this exam"...I am so nervous and doing breathing techniques as I type this post...any advice for me before the big day??? HELP

[anurseatlast]

Quick update- I passed! I had to wait the whole 48 hours to find out, but it was worth it! good luck!

Congrats on passing boards! You have worked hard and now you are a nurse! You should celebrate.

[AndreaM]

Thanks! I will! Now to find a job lol. Psinglet- did you take it yet? I am excited for you! You can do it!

[goodstudentnowRN]

Psinglet, yes, you can do it...90% of the people who takes NCLEX for the first time pass and you will be a part of that group!

[GodblesspedsGN]

Well everyone I did not pass:-(...words can not describe how I feel and how depressed I was. But I had to get myself together and get back at and study so I can prepare myself for the second time which should be sometime in May. God is in my favor I know that I will pass on in May...God will never fail me and I know things like this happen for a reason. Any suggestions on how I should study this time around?

[goodstudentnowRN]

OOH, I am so sorry that you did not pass psinglet. Do not be discouraged....Look closely at the way you had studied the last time and know that contents is very important. Did you review your contents while doing kaplan? I used kaplan review, saunders and exam cram. Kaplan tends to cover all the topics. You can look at all the systems in Saunders and do the questions based on the systems too. Focus first on your weak areas and you will be okay. I still maintain that Kaplan is the best...All my friends did Kaplan and passed!

[GodblesspedsGN]

goodstudentnowRN- I definitely will not let this discourage me and I will be back at it again. I will continue to use exam cram, kaplan review, and saunders. I know for a fact that anxiety played a hugh role. Thanks so much for the encouragement I have a 6 weeks to get things together again and I will soon be an RN! I just know it:-)

[goodstudentnowRN]

Psinglet, I like your courage...You will be a great nurse just keep on beating those books.

[GodblesspedsGN]

@goodstudentnowRN...good to hear encouraging words from you. I am gearing up to take the boards again in a three weeks. I have been studying more content and working on my weak areas. I will keep you updated on the results. Thanks again and please keep me in your prayers.

[alohanars18]

God bless to your exam... relax and have some music therapy songs that is uplifting to boost your confidence MORE.... songs like "Climb" by Miley Cyrus, "Win" by Brian McKnight or "Through the Rain" Mariah Carey just few suggestions.

[Ximena2008, RN]

Just remember that you know what you know. I took the exam for the 4th time back in Feb. and passed. And I thought that had fail like the other times. With NCLEX you never know for sure until you get your results. My only advice is do not worry, go thinking what it would be would be. The knowledge you already have, it is just about how to take the exam, strategies and also confidence in yourself. I studied from several sources each time, I believe the fact is to stick to the one you feel most confortable with and stick to it, be consistent about studying every day for few hours and for at least a considerable time to cover all the material. Good luck to all.