Taking NCLEX tomorrow

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Hi guys...I'm taking my NCLEX tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. I have been studying for about a month and a half now and I finished school back in December, so I feel like I'm a little rusty.

I used Kaplan and did 100% of the Qbank, did the two sample tests, the priorities test and the alternate format test. I also did all 7 trainers. Reviewed all rationales for every single question. My average score is about 65.

I also purchased the HURST review because since I was out of school since December, I needed a content refresher. I watched all of the videos and filled in all of the handouts they provided. I did 5 of the 6 Qreview exams. My average number right was about 80.

I signed up for UWorld a couple of days ago thinking I would do questions from there the days before my exam, but I have just not had time.

Today I am still reviewing....gave myself a cut off time of 2:30 because I am getting a massage at 3 pm to help me relax. I plan on going over the notes that I took from the rationales and reviewing some meds because that, along with the SATA are my weak points. I am also going to look over lab values once last time because I get them easily confused.

I am SO NERVOUS. I feel like I haven't done enough...like I should have studied longer, reviewed more...I already signed a contract to start a nurse residency program next month and it is contingent on me passing my boards, so if I don't pass...obviously no job. So much pressure and so much stress!

Any last minute tips, suggestions, hints, advice that anyone can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!

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Most of the time people are pretty sure that they are not ready to test, regardless of how prepared they are. From what you described, you're as ready as you're ever going to be!

Finish up whatever you're working on this morning and then STOP. There is NOTHING you are going to learn today that you didn't know yesterday; you need to give yourself downtime.

For the rest of the day, go to the mall, walk the dog, meet a friend for coffee. NO chatter about the exam, how nervous you are. Your friends already know this, and they don't want to hear it anymore ;)

Get yourself something yummy for dinner, treat yourself. Watch a favorite movie. Wear your happiest pajamas/lounge clothes. Go to bed at a decent hour.

And breathe....you got this :)

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Hello OP good luck on your exam! Im pretty sure you will do great! By the way did u finished hurst review in one month and half?? With kaplan too?

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Specializes in CNA, RNA , CHHA.

Hi Jessy I'm on the same boar with you, but mine is at 8 am

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I was trying to study, nothing will change. What I have learned is mine, last day cram, won't help

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Most of the time people are pretty sure that they are not ready to test, regardless of how prepared they are. From what you described, you're as ready as you're ever going to be!

Finish up whatever you're working on this morning and then STOP. There is NOTHING you are going to learn today that you didn't know yesterday; you need to give yourself downtime.

For the rest of the day, go to the mall, walk the dog, meet a friend for coffee. NO chatter about the exam, how nervous you are. Your friends already know this, and they don't want to hear it anymore ;)

Get yourself something yummy for dinner, treat yourself. Watch a favorite movie. Wear your happiest pajamas/lounge clothes. Go to bed at a decent hour.

And breathe....you got this :)

Thank you so much for the kind words. It wasn't a productive day simply because I couldn't focus so I did go get my massage but now I'm sitting in front of my computer and I want to review my notes. Some things will never change! But I'm already showered and have everything ready for tomorrow so I want to be in bed by 11 so I can be up by 7 and get a full 8 hours. :)

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Hello OP good luck on your exam! Im pretty sure you will do great! By the way did u finished hurst review in one month and half?? With kaplan too?

Thank you! Well with Kaplan I guess I did that more for like 2 months. Started Kaplan first. Then when I realized I needed content review I purchased Hurst about 2 weeks later. Kaplan was provided through my school, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to do both. And I didn't get to finish the final Hurst Qreview test. I tried but I lost focus so I moved on.

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Hi Jessy I'm on the same boar with you, but mine is at 8 am

Good luck to you tomorrow!!

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Take a breather and focus on staying calm and getting at least 8 hours of sleep.

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Thank you Jessy, same to you, I graduated in May 15th, so in may 17th I started read and do questions, every day I was studying. well tomorrow is a big day, I have decided to go for it not to extend after graduation

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I did 2 live review, one RN and second PN ATI, I'm going for pn, I did ncsbn , kaplan q bank, saunders, nclexpn 3000, la charity , lippincott, nclex mastery.

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I tested this morning as well and my computer shut off at 167.. I'm freaking out! Best of luck to you

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