Taking NCLEX-RN - March 3, 2009

Yeswecan · Feb 28, 2009

It sounds like you are as ready as you can be. Try to relax, take your time with each question, use your Kaplan strategies when you have to choose an answer you're not sure about. Expect to walk out feeling that you did a terrible job, and then be thrilled when you pass! I was able to get my results from my state board of nursing a day before Pearson was available, that saved me 24 hours of intense anxiety. Go to your BON website and search your name to see if a license has been assigned to you - it's pretty awesome to see your name with a license number next to it! Good Luck!

caliotter3 · Feb 28, 2009

Wishing you good luck.

RagamuffinRN · Feb 28, 2009

Hey edward cullen! =) Dont fret. I used the Kaplan strategy book (not from the actual class, but just the ones you get from Borders or Barnes and Noble) and Saunders as my reference. I passed the NCLEX with just those two! They were really helpful. And Yeswecan is right, you seem ready to take the test. To tell you the truth, i've never gotten anything above 75% with my practice questions.lol. So, You will be just fine! Some of my friends went to ride the roller coaster on top of Stratosphere (i'm from Las Vegas =p) just to have a good final scream before the test. hahha. Im scared of heights, but if you're not, my friend highly suggested it. Good luck! you can do it!!!!!!!! Have faith in yourself and just pray! =) Remember that you survived nursing school, so you very well deserve to pass the NCLEX!!! :yeah:

Silverdragon102, BSN · Feb 28, 2009

Moved to the NCLEX forum

Good luck

hakuna matata · Feb 28, 2009

Good Luck!!!

2008pn · Feb 28, 2009

I am wishing you all the luck in the world:D:D

rex.jr_RN · Mar 1, 2009

Thank you guys. I really appreciate your words, it makes me feel as if I'm not alone and that I am understood.

Yeah, RaggamuffinRN, I did the exam on that book too, kaplan's strat wherein I got 78% on the 180 questions on the book and I got 79% on the 180 questions on the CD. I really pray that its a GOOD SIGN.

One thing I observed with my practice test with Kaplan is that I GET TIRED OF READING THE QUESTIONS especially on the Kaplan's strat because it has 180 items. I feel dizzy already and nauseated when I got 100 plus questions. Sometimes, I notice my self just picking the answer and not discriminating it at all.

Guys, pray for me. Im really nervous but I just have to hope for the best. God knows how much I prepared for the exam.

Thank you for the support. I really apreciate it.

rex.jr_RN · Mar 1, 2009

BTW, my BON is Board of Registered Nursing - State of California.

Melinurse · Mar 1, 2009

Just wishing you good luck. Go in there with the confidence that you completed and graduated from nursing school which is quite the accomplishment in itself. Have faith in yourself and take a break the day before your exam.

Fingers crossed.

blessed_RN · Mar 1, 2009

I think you are well prepared and I say this b/c I used many of the same sources as you did (although I wasn't able to go through all the books as thororoughly as you mentioned you did). Your scores look positive and reflect that you understand the rationales . In addition to Yeswecan and RagamuffinRN, I'd like to suggest you take the earplugs when offered, so you can sit back and close your eyes for a few minutes to refocus if you get tired during the exam. This is what I did as I also had difficulty sitting through the long Q-Trainers. Another suggestion is to take a snack with you, so if you need a physical break away from the computer you will have some nourishment. One more thing, do whatever you need to do the day before to help you RELAX.

I took my test in CA and hope you will receive your results quickly. I will think good thoughts for you on Tuesday. Good luck!

rex.jr_RN · Mar 1, 2009

Thanks Melinurse, yeah, I've got to believe that I can. I love you guys.

Hakuna Matata, I've sent you a profile message because I cant send a private message yet, I have to post at least 6 messages more for the completion of the required 15 messages.

God bless you.