Were you confident to pass?

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Did you feel ready before the test?

After the test, did you feel you passed?

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Specializes in CTICU.

Yes, I felt prepared. After the test, I was reasonable confident since I got thru it quickly, but really you CANNOT tell by that test! It is designed so that even people who pass get 50% wrong, so it's really really hard to tell. I thought I passed, but I genuinely couldn't tell.

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Specializes in ER/Trauma.

This is the same way I felt. I knew I studied and prepared well but walking out of that test, I felt so unsure of myself. I found out today that I passed!! I am so happy.

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Specializes in Oncology/Hospice.

Hi there RNindmaking with my experience, I didn't feel like I was ready to take the NCLEX as far as content and feeling like I'd studied enough. I was extremely nervous. But at the same time, I was anxious to "just get it over with". After the test, I left the testing center kinda dazed and confused, and I wondered WHAT WAS THAT the whole 55 miles home. I tried not to think about whether I passed or not, but on the way home I just kept thinking about the answers I chose and how I felt like I should have chosen a different one.

What I can tell you is that I took my time to read the questions. I refused to get overly anxious as I took the test. If I felt my heart rate increasing and my palms starting to sweat, I just closed my eyes for a few seconds, took a couple of deep breaths and reminded myself that it was a test and many others have been where I was at that moment. I guess what I am trying to say is, after taking the NCLEX, I didn't feel like, "Oh, I nailed it, aced it and it's in the bag." I did however feel humbled, and had a new respect for the test. It was just unlike any nursing school test I'd ever taken. I did pass on my first attempt at the test, which was one week ago today :D. Sorry for the long response but I wanted to give you an accurate picture of what my experience was. Have you taken the test yet or when are you scheduled?

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Hi there RNindmaking with my experience, I didn't feel like I was ready to take the NCLEX as far as content and feeling like I'd studied enough. I was extremely nervous. But at the same time, I was anxious to "just get it over with". After the test, I left the testing center kinda dazed and confused, and I wondered WHAT WAS THAT the whole 55 miles home. I tried not to think about whether I passed or not, but on the way home I just kept thinking about the answers I chose and how I felt like I should have chosen a different one.

What I can tell you is that I took my time to read the questions. I refused to get overly anxious as I took the test. If I felt my heart rate increasing and my palms starting to sweat, I just closed my eyes for a few seconds, took a couple of deep breaths and reminded myself that it was a test and many others have been where I was at that moment. I guess what I am trying to say is, after taking the NCLEX, I didn't feel like, "Oh, I nailed it, aced it and it's in the bag." I did however feel humbled, and had a new respect for the test. It was just unlike any nursing school test I'd ever taken. I did pass on my first attempt at the test, which was one week ago today :D. Sorry for the long response but I wanted to give you an accurate picture of what my experience was. Have you taken the test yet or when are you scheduled?

Thanks for the quick reply! I will be taking the test for the 2nd time next week. I hope it will be the last..

The first time i took it,i felt half prepared and half unprepared. That's the reason why i am confused with my feelings,i failed on my first attempt. eventhough i get good scores in kaplan trainers,saunders and exam cram(70s-80s) i still feel unprepared and i feel i still need to know more nursing contents. When i get wrong answers, my i feel upset.

I am testing next week and i'm battling with my anxiety..

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Specializes in Oncology/Hospice.
Thanks for the quick reply! I will be taking the test for the 2nd time next week. I hope it will be the last..

The first time i took it,i felt half prepared and half unprepared. That's the reason why i am confused with my feelings,i failed on my first attempt. eventhough i get good scores in kaplan trainers,saunders and exam cram(70s-80s) i still feel unprepared and i feel i still need to know more nursing contents. When i get wrong answers, my i feel upset.

I am testing next week and i'm battling with my anxiety..

Wow, I can imagine how anxious you must feel. It sounds to me like you've prepared really well, and it's the stress that's getting to you. You can do this. You know what to expect. You know what the test looks like. You know the types of questions it asks.

Honestly I can tell you based on the statistics of how many questions you should do before taking the test, I had no business taking the test when I did. We've been told to do between 1000-3000 study questions before taking the NCLEX, and to do it within 3 months of finishing school. I did the 3 month thing, but I could have done more questions. The opportunity arose for me to take the test on Aug 3. I had the option of taking more time to study and take the test on Aug 18. I know for me the anxiety would have built up to unmeasurable amounts had I waited until the 18th. So instead of allowing the anxiety to get the best of me, I buckled down and got serious about my studying and took the test on the 3rd.

A little bit of stress is okay, it kind of pushes you to move forward. Too much stress and you tend to freeze with fear. I'm tellin ya, just based on the stuff you listed that you're studying from, you have good study materials. I truly believe you can do this. If nursing is your calling then have faith. It can be done! :wink2:

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Thanks for the words of encouragement Sebastiansmom09. I did more than 7000 questions already. I got nclex phobia alreay and i am afraid of pharm questions and SATA. Pharm is my weakest area. I'm nervous,really really nervous! I am hoping and I am praying that i can also tell everyone in this forum that I passed. I don't want to feel confident with my scores..Only God knows what will happen to me on my 2nd take..

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Specializes in Oncology/Hospice.

You're welcome. That's what we're here for, to encourage one another. Trust what I'm telling you, if you have faith to believe God that you will pass, then have no fear. Remeber faith and fear can not coexsist. So have faith... you got this!

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Specializes in L & D, Med-Surge, Dialysis.

I've the feeling and confidence ever before my NCLEX that i will not do more than minimum question.............which i did! Am so happy because thy lord says in his presence I'll excel without struggling to achieve my blessing.:wink2::yelclap:

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Specializes in Oncology/Hospice.

That's great KAYBDT6! Sounds like you had a vision and persevered it to end. Congratultions on passing in advance if you've not received your official results.

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I've the feeling and confidence ever before my NCLEX that i will not do more than minimum question.............which i did! Am so happy because thy lord says in his presence I'll excel without struggling to achieve my blessing.:wink2::yelclap:

:BDCk::ancong!: A job well done!!!!!!!!!! :yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah:

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to all of you who passed congratulations! i want to tell you guys that you inspires us test takers!

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