The anxiety of it all

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Specializes in Ortho/Neurosurgical.

You know, the NCLEX blew. Seriously blew. I question if I got ANY questions right, even the ones that I went for the answer automatically, I question the ones I sat and mulled over and rationalized out in my head (my rationalization has always been different compared to others though lol)....and I have another 24 hours before I can find out if I passed. This simply has to be the longest 24 hours of my life (secondary to once waiting a week to find out if I had skin cancer, that sucked bad too)...but what is worse is "So, how did you do?" For those who have taken the test I can simply answer "I have no clue and they understand, but to those who have not taken it....it is not enough "Oh, I'm sure you did fine, I know you are smarter than I am, so surely you passed!".....but I really did not feel the NCLEX questions truly exhibit what a "safe practicing nurse" is......either that or my school sucks at preparation more than I realize, which is potential. Anyhow, I'm praying for the best, .....preparing for the worst and at least I know that if I have to retake it, I know EXACTLY what to study.

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I know how you feel... I took mine today and when the computer shut off at 75 I thought I was going to be sick. And to then think I have to wait two days... It will the longest few days of my life. I just want to get in the bed and not get out.

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Specializes in Ortho/Neurosurgical.

Well, I was able to find out today through the state and it was posted on their site....I passed. Thank god I was able to put myself out of my misery.

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Good job!

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I am starting to turn into an emotional wreck over the thought of the nclex in less than 2 days........Is this normal???? I am re-taking Kaplan questions over and over which I have taken like 3000 practice questions and getting more into the 70's now from which I was in the upper 50's and lower 60's weeks ago. I hope this is a good sign:)

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Specializes in Ortho/Neurosurgical.

Steve...study hard my friend...but also take time the night before to CHILL.....wake up early, get a solid start to the day and focus on your questions and follow your gut. After, enjoy a BIG COLD BEER....(ala NRS2BNFL).....and know that whatever is done is done and you will not know the results until they are posted.

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Also, after reading all these different blogs.. It seems everyone freaks out after taking the test. I know I am. I believe we all think we have failed and most people seem to have passed. So, that is something I wish I knew before taking it. I am still freaking out till I find out if I have passed but it is easier to know other people are in the same boat and understand how I feel. GOOD LUCK STEVE!

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Good luck!

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I agree, when I took the test I just kept wondering if the questions were made to find out how much we know or just to trick us.... lol Hope you passed!!

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It does seem that way lol! I did pass and was very excited!!

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I have to agree waiting is the worst. I was actually pretty calm when I went in to take the test. Now when I finished I was shell shocked. A guy that was in there with me who took a teaching test asked what the heck kind of exam did I just take because you look as white as a ghost (oh and by the way I am a light skin African-American). He said all of the color in my face was gone and all he could see were my brown eyeballs. I told him NCEX-RN and he said well be careful driving home and do some deep breathing and I just convinced him that he does not want to be a nurse. I passed and am now eating. I have not been able to eat all weekend. I would eat half of my meals and could not eat anything this morning before 10:30 when my test results would be posted. So all of you all who take the test everyone feels like they fail. I know some people thought the test was easy and good for them but it was NOT easy for me. But it can be done because if it was impossible we would not have this great nursing website. Just take your time and relax. Can't tell you what to do afterwards but relax during the test and read the questions and reread them before you answer them.

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