tired..just tired of preparing.

Sock RN, LP · Oct 13, 2008

Take a break!

When you feel a little better, review a short time and take the test.

Good luck!

Silverdragon102, BSN · Oct 13, 2008

sounds like you need a short break from studying and then a quick session of questions before your exam. Do recommend take at least 24-48 hours relaxing before you sit

Melinurse · Oct 13, 2008

:onbch: Sounds like a break is in order. Take a day or 2 for yourself and close the books. Then come back to them. Good luck.

SA Girl · Oct 13, 2008

Sound like you are in NEED of a break. Take a day or two for yourself and come back to refresh.

jewel100 · Oct 14, 2008

hey guys. I haven't been on this forum for awhile as I've been preparing for the nclex. Anyways I just feel really burnt out and tired of seeing the saunders book and answering question after question. I've been preparing for 2 close to 3 months now..and I just want to take the test but I'm scared. I keep rescheduling over and over..but right now what's on my mind is that I can't do this anymore and my insecurities about pharmacology. I'm bad at math and calculations. I have to take it once and for all, i'm getting sick of all of this preparing yet again I just don't want to fail..I'm scared. I lost the fire that I once had in the initial months of preparing, and now that my exam date is close I just don't feel like seeing another page from that saunders book or any more questions..I feel like I overdid everything and now that my exam date is close i'm laxing off and not putting in the work that I should. Any responses will be great..I really just feel like talking to someone right now. When I think about the possiblity of failing..I just feel sad again..

Hi,

I agree, it sounds as though you are burnt out. This seems counterintuitive, but part of preparing for the NCLEX is managing stress and not overdoing it-easier said than done I say.

Anyway, you're never going to feel 110% ready. I certainly didn't. And I had a few panic moments where I would freak and think to myself that I couldn't do it and would never pass. But then I remembered that I studied, which is all you can do, and that its just a test. I mean, I wanted to pass and did everything in my power to do that, but I knew that, if needed, there would be a second chance...or a third chance...or even a fourth and a fifth. And I was so tired of it controlling my life, that I just took a chance and did it-and got it over with!

My suggestion: pick a day that you think will work for you, and spend the week leading up to it being really, really nice to yourself (manicures and chocolate, for example :up: ) and do like ten questions a night just to keep your head in the game. The night before, read the Saunders chapter on infection control and then go in there with a positive attitude. Every five questions or so, close your eyes, take three deep breaths, and keep going! You'll be amazed how quickly the test goes by!

You can do it! Good luck!

Jerimiah29:11 · Oct 14, 2008

I think anyone who has taken the test understands what you are going through. If things you are beginning to get things confused and everything is running together, then stop for a day or 2, review, then go for it. After all, your chances of passing are higher than failing and is it really worth all of this worry? If you don't happen to pass, take it again. You will be able to find out where the weaknesses are. You can do it;)! Go for it!

PEBBLES1 · Oct 14, 2008

You are not bad, you got thru the hard part, which is SCHOOL. Now you can do this. I think you are stressing yourself more, by not taking the test. Get rid of the negative feeling, clear your mind and think positive thoughts and you are going to pass the nclex the 1st time, go take your test. Then you can uplift me, when I start preparing. Good luck and I hope you feel better.

redheadnurse08 · Oct 14, 2008

I am preparing to take the NCLEX for the 3rd time...I feel your pain!! Keep your head up and try to stay positive...I don't practice this but I like to hope for other people!

memyself&i · Oct 14, 2008

I honestly can imagine wot u are goin thru, take a little break, relax ur mind, and just believe in urself. Faith is very important to have, plssss think positive and also think of how happy and comfortable u'll be when u finally become a Registered Nurse. God almithy that did it for others will surely do it for us. AMEN.

SeekingSuccess · Oct 15, 2008

really thank you guys for all your kind responses..It was something that I really needed to hear. I took a break and didn't do any reveiw, I feel alot better now. My test date is on tuesday this coming week, I'm just going to take it and stop being a perfectionist and control freak about things. :lol2: I really need to lighten up. I love all you guys and I'm gonna keep a positive attitude for tuesday! I will tell you how it goes. If I don't pass there's always another chance to take it and you're right, I just have to see it as a test. Thank you so much for your insights, I feel so much better! :[anb]:

Silverdragon102, BSN · Oct 15, 2008

really thank you guys for all your kind responses..It was something that I really needed to hear. I took a break and didn't do any reveiw, I feel alot better now. My test date is on tuesday this coming week, I'm just going to take it and stop being a perfectionist and control freak about things. I really need to lighten up. I love all you guys and I'm gonna keep a positive attitude for tuesday! I will tell you how it goes. If I don't pass there's always another chance to take it and you're right, I just have to see it as a test. Thank you so much for your insights, I feel so much better! :[anb]:

Glad to hear this. Good luck and don't forget to tell us how it went