Took My NCLEX on 06/16/2012

[sarahleighbrown]

Hello All,

I have been reading, and have been inspired by so many stories on this site, that I decided to briefly share my own...

I took my NCLEX-RN on 06/16/2012, following my graduation in the begining of May and rescheduling the test twice...

I will spare you the horror stories about how scared I was, as I have seen it so many times on here, and basically I was just as frightened and nervous as everyone else!!!

My test stopped at 75 questions, and of course I felt like I did not get a single question correct! I sat there for almost 15min after taking the test, as I was just two afraid to move. Following that, I went to my local Starbucks, and I did the "PVT" trick (on a Saturday), and yes it worked! I paid for my unofficial results on Tuesday to confirm, and now I am simply waiting patiently for my licensing information to show up on my BON's website! Per most of my classmates, it takes about a week or two here in NC...

I wish everyone the best of luck, as if you have come this far (i.e. graduated nursing school), this is last step is definitely attainable!

Best wishes all!!

New Grad R.N.

[alovesjos]

That's great! Congratulations! :yelclap: I am testing in 2-3wks myself. May I ask how YOU prepared and how you felt the test was in comparison to what you studied? I cannot wait for that amazing feeling of taking it, passing, and knowing it's finally over and the hardwork has paid off! So happy for you!!! :)

[sarahleighbrown]

I prepared using the NCLEX review book purchased through a mandatory review class that my school made us take a week after graduation, Kaplan (QBank and book), NCBSN (questions and about half the content), LaCharity and Saunders RN - Questions and Content in the areas that I didn't feel very comfortable..

I studied about 2 to 3 hours a day/4 days a week for a total of 4 weeks with the exception of the week before I tested. That week, I went into overdrive, and did about 6 hours each day, and non stop questions... I am worrier, so doing questions was the only way I could put my brain at ease..

I felt like Kaplan Qbank was the best resource for questions, and presented a real likeness to the actual exam.. In addition, Saunders Comprehensive Review was helpful for content review...

I cannot say that the content I studied was on the exam, I felt blindsided by that.. As, I had 75 questions, 10 SATA, a ton of Priority, and a few meds and diseases that I never heard of.. However I still my think that the tools I used prepare me, because in hindsight, it was all about being able to think critically, and that is what the questions prepared me for...

Thank you, and I wish the best of luck!!!

SB