Taking NCLEX Tuesday and Super Nervous!!!

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Hey All,

I'm taking the NCLEX on Tuesday and I'm getting really nervous as the day approaches. This is the day I have been waiting for for 5 years (I did my RN program part-time). I keep telling myself I know I can do it. I am smart, I can think things through, etc. But, of course I still have it in the back of my head that there's a chance I might not pass. Did anybody think they did really terrible on the test and end up passing? I would love to hear encouraging stories right about now...

Thanks!

O'SheaRN

69 Posts

I took my test on the 15th. I was so nervous that I continued studying up until the day before my test. Luckily, a friend of mine pulled me away from the computer and we got pedicures. I still looked up lab values on my phone. I think it's only natural to feel as though you've failed. There is so much hype surrounding the test. It's very intimidating. I did the Kaplan course a month before my test. I completed all of their tests and 90% of their qbank questions. I ended up rescheduling my test twice. I kept telling myself I wasn't ready. I'd say maybe 30% of what I studied was on the test. I had some drugs that I had never even heard of. I was so relieved to walk out of that testing center. Since waiting was torture, I did the pvt and got the "good pop up". My friend looked me up on the Bon's website the next day. When she told me I passed, I was still in disbelief. You can do this. Think positive and take your time. Make sure you understand the question. Good luck

Kandiiiii

12 Posts

Specializes in Pediatrics, Orthopedics.

Yes it's normal after u take it u will most likely feel like u bombed it lol at least that's what I felt like and what most ppl say. I'm sure ull do fine just breathe and concentrate n do ur best you'll be fine. I spent an entire day crying cuz I thought I failed but I did the pvt trick n got the good pop up, that eased

My mind a little because it rele does work. Then I found out I passed n it was the best feeling everrr

Kandiiiii

12 Posts

Specializes in Pediatrics, Orthopedics.

I had a lot of priority and delegation questions n Kaplan helps with those. I had two math and 15 select all that apply it was def a tricky test and will make u feel like u failed. I also had a lot of safety n infxn control so look up the mnemonic " mrs.wee" and "spiderman" and "'my stupid chicken hz tb". Rele helped me

Out a lot!!!! Good luck ul do great!!

caliotter3

38,333 Posts

Good luck.

mandyjade123

4 Posts

I took my NCLEX last Tuesday... I left the testing center in tears. I just knew I failed, there were procedures and diseases on that test that I had never heard of. I think most everyone leaves with the same feelings. Mine shut off at 75 questions. I paid the $8 to find out that I had passed! Positive thinking!!! You can do it... you've worked hard to get where you're at!!!

pdpeanut

24 Posts

Thank you everyone for your encouraging words! Ill keep you posted!

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