Things to do while awaiting NCLEX results

Nursing Students NCLEX

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i've read lots of threads about everyone biting their nails to the quick, becoming a nervous wreck, and generally going nuts while waiting for various test result to come back.

let's think of some fun things to do to take your mind off worrying about how many ???s the computer stopped at, etc. :banghead: :no: :bugeyes:

-get reacquainted w/so and kids. :icon_hug:

-take the kids to a movie. or take yourself to a movie. see the one only you want to see. i highly recommend phantom of the opera. don't forget to buy popcorn. :melody: :yelclap:

-go shopping and buy yourself a sexy nightie and surprise your husband. :flowersfo

-knit/crochet an afghan. :yeahthat:

-file your income taxes. :barf02:

your turn!! :bowingpur :plonker2: :idea:

Specializes in Certified Nursing Assistant, NEW NURSE!.

Have a slug day!!! Watch movies and eat junk!

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Specializes in inpatient rehab (general, sci, tbi, cva).
While waiting for final exam grades (nearly a week, WAY too long when classes are over!!), I swing into action. Ok, maybe you wouldn't consider this fun, but it IS therapeutic! At least for me, anyway...I CLEAN. Like a madwoman.

You're not the only one. I not only clean, but I also cook and bake.

I tried to do lunch with some non-nursing friends, but everyone was busy, so I convinced my hubby to go out to lunch with me and we came home afterward and took a nap. Heaven!

After that, I made a double espresso and watched Anchorman and laughed my derriere off. When that was over, the UPS guy delivered my husband's Father's Day gifts, so I put one to use--I cut his hair with the hair clipper he wanted.

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I'm in California...just took the test. I can't imagine the wait ahead of me. I'm already a nervous wreak...let alone if I have to wait a few weeks...

So it only took three days!!! I spent those three days doing the slug thing...I watched the new Doctor Who....first two seasons...

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My family and I are going to go to the water park tomorrow. I am going to get lost in the lazy river and forget about it. I am thankful it is over for sure but it is nerve racking and we don't even have to wait that long now. Thank God!

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i am going to sit on the couch and watch Sex and the City and Friends on DVD. Maybe catch up on the stack of magazines that have accumulated over the past two years.

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Unfortunately, I have to go back to work which is kind of a good distraction. That is at least 20 hours of distraction. I will try to put a few hours of sleep in there. Already slept 3 after it was over (had a splitting headache). I spent 30 minutes laying down the rules to my husband about not stressing me out in there.

I guess I could do things like clean, and wash clothes. I guess, with your nerves being so tore up, you literally don't know which way to turn. I did better before the test.

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Specializes in peds and med/surg.
While waiting for final exam grades (nearly a week, WAY too long when classes are over!!), I swing into action. Ok, maybe you wouldn't consider this fun, but it IS therapeutic! At least for me, anyway...I CLEAN. Like a madwoman.

My kitchen counters get everything removed, I scrub and soak and polish appliances and nooks and crannies. I clean out the fridge (CLEAN, not just empty!). I polish the furniture. I scrub stains of unknown origin off my kids floors.

My hands stay busy, my house looks great, and I used up that anxiety energy!

While I thought I'd do this, I just find myself sitting here today with absolutely no energy and no desire to do anything but check for results every 10 minutes.

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing.

If I could get my results right now...I would eat a worm.

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Specializes in medical-surgical.

i went into my clean-the-whole-house zone!

later maybe i'll continue reading "the fifth mountain" by: paulo coelho

[color=#48d1cc]waiting and waiting and waiting...

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While waiting I think I am going to finally start planning my wedding for next year....i put that off for way too long now.

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Specializes in School Nursing.

I'm waiting to hear from an interview for a job that I REALLY,REALLY,REALLY want. Could I use these ideas, too. It might be better than the ulcer I'm giving myself. :uhoh3:

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Specializes in NICU.

Fortunately for me, HP7 comes out 2 days before I take the NCLEX - so I'll be reading it nonstop, cover to cover, which should hopefully take up just enough time for my results :)

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