What's wrong with me?

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This is so frustrating... I'm testing for the NClex-RN on Friday, and i'm doing absolutely nothing!! :confused:

I know you are supposed to take the day before to relax and get yourself together, but since yesturday I've been feeling soooo burned out, that I completely stopped.:uhoh3: I have been studying non stop for this exam, literally night and day, and now that im days away, I cant find the motivation to even look at one video/book/flashcard. ahhhhhhhh :crying2:

I think this test is making me crazy.... my anxiety is through the roof, everytime I think about it I start getting palpitations..:redbeathe I keep trying to force myself to study, at least for today.. but I don't think I'm retaining anything.

I dont know any relaxation techniques. nobody in my family knows im going to take my test( too nervous to tell them), so I can't even talk to them about it. (sorry for the rambling, just needed to vent)

anyone else getting pshychotic?:eek:

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Specializes in ER, Med/Surg, LTC.

Hi L, I know how you feel, I still have a couple weeks to go, but I have decided not to tell any family or friends......the last time I told everyone, they had me praying to God, Jesus, Allah, the NCLEX God's, rubbing Buddah's belly, fasting and even sacrificing a few chickens........by the time I got to my test day, I was a nervous wreck........this time my approach is all different.......I have told no one, I have studied, I am well prepared or at least as prepared as you can be for this test.

I say take today off and maybe have a go at questions again tomorrow, because I find when my mind starts to wonder, aint nothing gonna stick.......

Oh, when I got my ATT letter a couple weeks ago, I thought for sure I was gonna go into a cardiac arrest, luckily, I have calmed down. Stick to your test strategies, and remember priorities, and you will do great!!

Good luck, let us know how you did......

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Thanks Kazza, your post made me crack up! :D (sacrificing chickens, lol) I don't think I've laughed in 2 weeks.

Keep me in your prayers, I'll let you know how it went.

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Specializes in ER, Med/Surg, LTC.

You are most welcome, as long as you have put the work in, you will do great.......the last couple of times I did the test, I thought I could skate by on minimal effort, this test requires that you put in a little ground work.

You got this......I cant wait to hear the good news.

I know this one test is all consuming, however, dont forget to laugh.......

My plan when I roll into that center on July 9th, is to curse out that damn computer, and kindly advise it that it will not beat me.........

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Laughing is good advice! When a friend told me how nervous she was to take her CRNA exam, I told her to think of me. I grinned at her and pulled up my pantlegs a little so she could see my socks. I'd been in a hurry that morning and put on unmatched socks. We shared a good laugh, and she told me later that helped her get through her exam successfully.

Watch a comedy movie, some funny videos on YouTube, whatever it takes. (actually, try this YouTube video, Tim Hawkins and old rock star songs, hilarious! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnPINGavPP0 )

:jester::jester::jester:

Best of luck on your exam!

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Maybe you needed this rest. A couple of days isn't going to hurt you if it is truly rest. Good luck on Friday.

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OP..I was just like you and that's when I knew it was just time to take the NCLEX and be done with it. The week before my test I started getting all anxious and down right sick, so what I did was reschedule it for the very next day. Took it, cut off at 75 questions and recieved my license 2 days later. Oh, this was June 6 that I took it, so I remember all too well the feelings you describe. In my opinion it just means your ready! I wish you the BEST!;)

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Specializes in PICU, Sedation/Radiology, PACU.

Sometimes I think that's the best way to do. Give yourself a few days off and let your brain sort out all the information that you have taken in over the past few weeks. I think you'll find that your brain will feel less crammed full of lab values and more organized.

I think you'll do fine.

I'm testing tomorrow. Good luck!

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Thanks everyone!!! I'll let you know how it goes......... and yup, im still awake. *sigh*

good luck tomorrow, ashepherd!

:sniff: and now to tape my eyelids shut!

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