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In the mix: Last Semester: The waiting (for the NCLEX results) is the hardest part

Stressed Out Nurses Weekly, July 28, 2008

Who knew two days could feel like an eternity? From Monday to Wednesday, I sat in suspense wondering my fate after taking my NCLEX. I wouldn't have cared if I had to pay $100 to know my results immediately; I would have done anything not to have to wait those days. I was walking on eggshells. My mother asked me afterwards how it went and I didn't have any words for her. I couldn't explain what I had just gone through. It was almost like it hadn't happened.

I think Sunday was the toughest day. Just knowing that I was taking THE NCLEX the next day made me a little weary. I did my best to take my mind off it: I hung out with friends and went shopping with my mother. I think that was the way to go. Even though I was stressed out and a little panicked, I knew I was prepared and that helped me the most. I had studied the recommended amount and really felt confident that my college had given me the right tools to succeed in this test.

On Monday morning, I woke up pretty early and went to breakfast with my mom. She could tell I was nervous, but did everything in her power to not bring the test up during the meal. That really helped. The test center was about 45 minutes from my house, so I left at 11 a.m. for my test at 1 p.m. On the drive there, I was surprisingly confident and not so nervous. Once I pulled into the parking lot and turned my car off, I realized I was actually doing this.

There was no one in the waiting room when I arrived. The receptionist took my information and my ID, then I smiled for my picture and I was brought into the test room. Everyone was so helpful and nice during the whole process.

Once I sat down at computer No. 2, I felt surprisingly calm. I got comfortable and went through the tutorial. I had already looked at this at home before taking the test so I didn't have to waste any time on it. I recommend doing that before you take the test just so you know what to expect. (It's on the PearsonVue Web site).

The test started and I just took a deep breath . . .

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