I took the NCLEX today. Mine was scheduled for 3 pm, I got there at 1:30 pm (didn't know how traffic would be and wasn't sure which building it was in). I had to pee, so I went inside and thought "Maybe I will just check it out and see if I can get in early". I went inside and the receptionist said "Hello, are you here for the NCLEX?" I said I was very early, and she said "That's fine, you can start now if you want". YEA. So, I started at 1:40 pm and 50 minutes and 75 questions later, it turned off and I did the survey. I tried really hard NOT to look at how many questions I had done, but when it said 71 items, I was nervous then. After I answered the 75th item, and I hit Next, I closed my eyes and then opened them to a blank screen.
Not sure how I feel about it, but I did have quite a few priority (who do you see first, who do you assess immediately, who do you call back first), infection control, and a number of meds. No dosage and only one select all that apply. I had one ECG strip to interpret. No biggie. I don't feel it was too terribly difficult, but I still am unsure how I did.
A friend of mine took hers Monday morning and found out on the BON website the next day (alittle over 24 hours) that she had a licence issued. So, hopefully, I should know by Friday at the latest.
WHEW, it's over with and hopefully, for good!! Will keep you posted.
trying to keep busy today, decided to get in the pool with the kids, well that lasted a whole 15 minutes, as it started thundering and pouring rain. Got out, took a shower, and now it's sunny again. But, there is a lot of storms heading our way. so, i am making lunch and going to read a book or something. i feel shaky today, must me nerves. AAAAHHHH, the waiting.....
Specializes in Critical Care Transport/Intensive Care/Management.
The wait is killing me. I thought I'd be able to handle it, but I am now starting to "freak" alittle. I felt pretty confident yesterday, and you know how you end up "reliving" the whole thing? And you start over analyzing? And you start doubting your answers?? Well, that's what is happening to me right now. I told myself that if I got 75 questions with all those priority ones, infection control, meds, etc that I would be ok, but I was looking over some infection control stuff and I know some that I totally missed. Why did I do that to myself???? LOL Now, I am starting to doubt myself. I WANT ANSWERS!!! I WANT TO KNOW!!! LOL
Ok, now that I got that off my chest, I am just going to TRY and keep myself busy today. My car is in the shop as of this morning, so I can't go anywhere. BUMMER. I was hoping to go shopping and spend money that I don't have. Well, there's always ONLINE shopping!!! LOL
Well I'm sure you've done well .... congratulations in advance mate!!! :balloons:
You should SEE my kitchen, lol....SHINING! Pulled apart stuff, scrubbed things down. Ahh.
Have been picking away at desk, bookcases, computer desk (the home office has been School/NCLEX Central!). Less enthused about this area, as it tends to make me THINK of NCLEX and I start looking through books.... :imbar
Going to tackle laundry next....kept pretty up to date during practice tests (take a test, do a load, take a test, fold/hang the load, take a test.....). But now I'm eyeing the bedfuls of sheets, plus extra bedding that gets--wilted?--in summer. Can wash THOSE too!!
Maybe I'm in the manic phase of NCLEX-related Anxiety????
Gosh, I wish I had your energy RNs2BRwe, I am lazy. I gained about 25 pounds since nursing school started, and lately, I have been eating junk, whatever was easy or quick while studying. Now, I feel so lazy. I have a treadmill calling my name, but can't seem to get into it yet. maybe after I know for sure, that will give me incentive to lose some unwanted weight and buy some new scrubs!!! I am doing laundry though, but that doesn't count, I do laundry every day!!! LOL
I'm a high-energy person, thankfully. Although now, I'm pretty much outta steam, lol....computer room is even looking better, although it still needs work.
Over the course of school I have gained and lost the same 20 pounds--a few times over, in pieces and in blocks :) At this point, having crammed myself with all the wrong foods and getting zero exercise (housework doesn't really count, folks!) I gained several pounds since graduation, and am now officially 20 pounds above my ideal. Not good.
Promised myself that once I found out I PASSED (Friday, 8 am???) I'd start a good diet and begin exercising again. For those nice new whites I plan to get :)
I feel like I am absolutely going to go crazy. I keep checking the BON website because my friend had found out in less than 27 hours on there. I know that's not the standard, but I am feeling sick now. What if I didn't do as well as I thought??? Would they have kept giving me those priority ones if I were missing them??? OMG, I am stressing out. Need to chill.
I can't eat. I had a bowl of cereal this morning, a cup of McDonald's coffee (had to drive my car into the shop at 8 am) and then for lunch a bowl of chicken noodle soup. I am a mess. I even took a 2 1/2 hour nap!!!
I feel like I am absolutely going to go crazy. I keep checking the BON website because my friend had found out in less than 27 hours on there. I know that's not the standard, but I am feeling sick now. What if I didn't do as well as I thought??? Would they have kept giving me those priority ones if I were missing them??? OMG, I am stressing out. Need to chill.
I can't eat. I had a bowl of cereal this morning, a cup of McDonald's coffee (had to drive my car into the shop at 8 am) and then for lunch a bowl of chicken noodle soup. I am a mess. I even took a 2 1/2 hour nap!!!
Ok, just venting, thanks.......
Vent away, m'dear! :) You're more of a mess than I am, lol....and I wasn't sure that was possible! I'd be tickled to find out so fast, but Pearson is the fastest I can hope for. Otherwise, it takes about a week to post on BON site.
I wish I had that nap....am EXHAUSTED. Didn't sleep night before test (of course not!), couldn't hope to nap yesterday AFTER test, needed a bottle of wine to force me to relax last night (it worked!!) and then: I couldn't sleep much anyway. Woke up STILL exhausted. So, am hoping to sleep well tonight!
And then check Pearson by 9 am...!!
A classmate of mine, great student, totally on the ball, had 75 questions and spent the next two days hysterical, sure she'd failed. Of course she passed. This damned exam is designed to kill us, or build character, whichever comes first!!
you should see my kitchen, lol....shining! pulled apart stuff, scrubbed things down. ahh.
have been picking away at desk, bookcases, computer desk (the home office has been school/nclex central!). less enthused about this area, as it tends to make me think of nclex and i start looking through books.... :imbar
going to tackle laundry next....kept pretty up to date during practice tests (take a test, do a load, take a test, fold/hang the load, take a test.....). but now i'm eyeing the bedfuls of sheets, plus extra bedding that gets--wilted?--in summer. can wash those too!!
maybe i'm in the manic phase of nclex-related anxiety????
lol...
come on over and manic phase your way through my post nursing school neglected pig pen please lol
i have done a little but i have spent more time researching medical facilities to seek future employment. i'm sure the news you are waiting to hear will be good news!!!
gosh, i wish i had your energy rns2brwe, i am lazy. i gained about 25 pounds since nursing school started, and lately, i have been eating junk, whatever was easy or quick while studying. now, i feel so lazy. i have a treadmill calling my name, but can't seem to get into it yet. maybe after i know for sure, that will give me incentive to lose some unwanted weight and buy some new scrubs!!! i am doing laundry though, but that doesn't count, i do laundry every day!!! lol
i feel your weight gain pain!!! nursing school requires soooo much sitting and reading/studying time and after hours eatting that it is so easy to put on the pounds...like you i am tackling an additional 25 pounds. aghhhhhhhhhhhh
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trying to keep busy today, decided to get in the pool with the kids, well that lasted a whole 15 minutes, as it started thundering and pouring rain. Got out, took a shower, and now it's sunny again. But, there is a lot of storms heading our way. so, i am making lunch and going to read a book or something. i feel shaky today, must me nerves. AAAAHHHH, the waiting.....