Taking NCLEX tomorrow..how should I spend the next 24 hours???

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What are your suggestions...studying? relaxing? going over questions? memorizing lab values???

Thanks!

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Specializes in Med/Surge.

Well, if you haven't memorized lab values that might be a good thing to do but I think 24hs before I take mine, I am going to try to relax some. I purposefully got my test in a city where I would have to drive to the night before so I could leave all the other worries at home and do nothing but relax my brain and chill. I plan on catching a matinee, preferably comedy, then eating a nice dinner and getting in bed early. Hopefully this plan will work for me. Don't know if it will all play out this way, but this is what I have envisioned :) .

Good luck on NCLEX and let us know how you do!!

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Specializes in CCU (Coronary Care); Clinical Research.

I would relax. You either know it by now or you don't. Cramming isn't going to do alot other than drive you crazy. At most, I would study for an hour and a half or so...earlier rather than later and then relax....just don't go out for a lot of drinks...you do need your head tomorrow...

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Specializes in Cath Lab, OR, CPHN/SN, ER.

Manicure/pedicure/massage :) -Andrea

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RELAX! There is nothing more you can cram into your brain at this point. Watch a movie with a friend, preferably a comedy, and just have some fun. Go to bed early, get a good night's sleep, and take the test in the morning. That's what I did, and passed.

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Well, if you haven't memorized lab values that might be a good thing to do but I think 24hs before I take mine, I am going to try to relax some. I purposefully got my test in a city where I would have to drive to the night before so I could leave all the other worries at home and do nothing but relax my brain and chill. I plan on catching a matinee, preferably comedy, then eating a nice dinner and getting in bed early. Hopefully this plan will work for me. Don't know if it will all play out this way, but this is what I have envisioned :) .

Good luck on NCLEX and let us know how you do!!

I am digging this plan of yours! I might just do this myself!

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Specializes in psych.

I am also taking my test tomorrow. I'm going to go over lab values and then put everything away. I plan on doing alot of praying tonight and hope for the best.

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Specializes in NICU.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((GOOD LUCK))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

to both newgrad2005 and shirleyTX ..... sending good thoughts your way for tomorrow.

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Specializes in ICU, psych, corrections.

I'm having my hair cut and colored, a manicure, pedicure, getting a Mystic Tan (sprayed on fake tan in a booth), and getting a massage. Then my family is taking me out to dinner and my hubbie will be taking control of the children so I can relax and enjoy my night.

Melanie = )

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Thanks for the well wishes! I am back and I survived!!! The computer shut off at 75 questions, so now I wait (again!) Thanks again :)

ETA: I had NO questions on lab values (hypo- or hyper- kalemia, calcemia, etc.) or ABGs! Go figure...

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A long hot bath, and good meal, and plenty of sleep.

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I, too, took the NCLEX today and had 75 questions. No lab values, no growth and development, no ABG's, no what foods to eat with which electrolyte imblance ... just question after question after question on prioritizing! And lots of "mulitple multiple" choice questions ... at least seven or eight!

And, for the record, I don't think Saunders is the "bible" of studying for the NCLEX. I listened to many on here and focused on that book and CD and NOT ONE of the questions was similar to what I had on the NCLEX today. I don't know what else is out there since I focused on Saunders but I would recommend broadening your horizons beyond Saunders.

Just my two cents ... my head is still spinning from the test and long drive home! :uhoh3:

Thanks for the well wishes! I am back and I survived!!! The computer shut off at 75 questions, so now I wait (again!) Thanks again :)

ETA: I had NO questions on lab values (hypo- or hyper- kalemia, calcemia, etc.) or ABGs! Go figure...

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