Published Jul 21, 2012
scm0890
44 Posts
Hello everyone,
So the time is almost here where I will be taking the NCLEX. I am absolutely petrified! I have the worst test anxiety ever (as in I sometimes vomit before I take a major exam). I was hoping you guys could give me some advice on ways to prepare before the exam? I have studied a lot so far, any areas you would recommend I focus more on? Any encouragement and advice would be very much appreciated! I am so anxious about this test
art1stic
38 Posts
stop studying the day before the test, don't study day of the test. eat a light meal day of. the key is being in a relaxed state of mind. I noticed a lot of people that failed on the forum say it was due to their anxiety and fear of failing.
You know what's on the test. You know what they're going to ask. Nothing is new. You know this.
Keep answering questions and reading the rationales. I suggest you answer 100-200 questions per day until the day you stop studying.
Good luck.
Thank you art1stic for you advice and encouragement. I really appreciate it :)
issasky
4 Posts
I hear ya I test on the 28th and am scared out of my mine.... I have always been bad at test taking... Did you do the hurst review? I did but I am only scoring 82/125, 81/125, and 73 and 71/125.... not the best but don't know what else I can do.... good luck to you, just breath and pray....
Yes I did the Hurst review a year ago while in my second semester of nursing school. Right now I am using the NCLEX 4000 and Saunders Comprehensive Review to study. I am wondering if I should have used Kaplan, as I see a lot of people on AllNurses have been using it. Oh well! lol I am sure we will be ok :) I am keeping you in my prayers! Good luck on the NCLEX!
Roma23
8 Posts
I'm also taking the exam in a few days and I am feeling like I would like fo move my date up and get this over with. I feel like I don't know crap and I cannot read anymore damn review books. I feel frustrated and I keep snapping at People cuz I am stressed ?. I'm doing Kaplan and Saunders and that other priority and delegation book. Good luck everyone.
debbiedoo
17 Posts
I too test on the 28th and im freaking out as well so u are not alone..we just have to breath and pray for the best..good luck everyone
I am the same way lol we need to just get this over with!