I've been quietly reading everyone's "freak out" threads about the NCLEX, and I thought I would be remiss if I did not post one before taking this most important exam.
Today at 2pm est I take THE test. To be honest, I haven't studied as well as I would have liked, and I probably have answered 500 questions from Saunders (usually while watching TV and drinking a beer), and I read the first half of the book. I must admit that I've been a little hubristic going into this test thinking that because only 15% of the testers fail, I will do fine. Of course that may not really be the case, and the irony of today may just be that I fall flat on my non-RN face.
However, strictly for confidence reasons before taking this test, I will say here, in writing, in front of all you fine and wonderful people: I will pass today and become an RN. I will start my job on Sunday as a new nurse, and I will put this test behind me as those who have come before me did, and those who follow will.
Post-test freak out and test results to follow. Oh, and by the way, what is a ":hatparty"?
No sweat eh?! good for you. I'm sure it's a pass. how did you feel about the questions when you got done? And thanks for the congrats. A million pounds came off my shoulders!
No sweat eh?! good for you. I'm sure it's a pass. how did you feel about the questions when you got done? And thanks for the congrats. A million pounds came off my shoulders!
My heart stopped when I clicked "Next" at question 75. Then it shut off and had me complete the optional survey. I almost feel too good about it. I was not sure if the questions I was answering were low, medium, or high complexity questions. I just did the best I could. Now I'll just wait and see.
Those of you who answered all 265 questions have a lot of heart. At 65 questions I almost raised my hand to ask for a break. If I wouldn't have stopped at 75 I would have. At one point, when I was on my third margarita, I looked at my watch and thought: I could still be there right now, answering questions. So, my deepest respect to those of you who stuck it out.
Specializes in Family Medicine, Outpatient Pediatrics, IBCLC.
Randomguy: Hope you find out soon...cuz your prep sound similar to mine! People thought I was crazy for not taking the Kaplan review. Good luck and let us know as soon as you can!!
Update: I found out today at 3pm that I passed the NCLEX-RN. I appreciate all those who wished me well. And just a word to those who might stress during the test because they are not getting 10, 15, or 30 SATAs (select all that apply), don't stress. I only got 5 out of 75. Just keep your head down, concentrate, and know that once you pass, you never have to take this test again.
Update: I found out today at 3pm that I passed the NCLEX-RN. I appreciate all those who wished me well. And just a word to those who might stress during the test because they are not getting 10, 15, or 30 SATAs (select all that apply), don't stress. I only got 5 out of 75. Just keep your head down, concentrate, and know that once you pass, you never have to take this test again.
Congrats Randomguy. Best wishes in CICU... I'll be working in MICCU!
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No sweat eh?! good for you. I'm sure it's a pass. how did you feel about the questions when you got done? And thanks for the congrats. A million pounds came off my shoulders!