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Hey Everyone,

I just got done taking the NCLEX-RN exam today. I took it at 8 am and was finished at 930 am. I received only 75 questions and it cut off. I hope that is a good sign because I’m torn between the feeling of feeling like I passed and feeling like I failed. One minute I feel “yeah I think I passed” and then “oh crap but I did get this one wrong”.

I’ve heard getting 75 questions is a good sign BUT NCLEX stresses that it doesn’t matter because someone who gets 75 questions can easily fail like some who got 75 and passed. On question 74, I was praying that it would cut off because I couldn’t take it anymore. I think I have burnt myself out on NCLEX questions.

Gosh I can’t believe I have to wait until Saturday to find out my results!! It will be the longest 48 hours of my life. Luckily, I have to work tomorrow from 11-7pm so that will keep my mind occupied. When I took the exam there were only 5 other people there testing and only one other person was taking the NCLEX….others where taking tests to become teachers and pharmacists. I guess 8 am isn’t a popular time for people to take tests. I’m a morning thinker so I embrace morning test times.

When I took it they took my photograph and fingerprint. I ended up scanning my fingerprint like 4 times before it is all said and done. Also, they checked my pockets and shoes. I had to spit out my gum and take off my watch. They are pretty darn serious about it. I guess that is good because it keeps it fair.

Saturday I will let you all know if I passed. Hopefully, I did! Good luck to everyone else out there taking it!

Until Saturday,

Sarah

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Hey Everyone,

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY. Its the day of reckoning….putting all of my knowledge I’ve learned in nursing school to the test. It will be the moment of truth lol!

I can’t believe I’m taking my nursing boards tomorrow. Let’s just say I’m trying to stay calm but every time I think about it my stomach stinks. I CAN”T wait for it to be over. Today Ben and I drove by the place where I’m taking my test. 

I take it at 8 am and I have to be there 30 minutes early. They say if your late you have to re-schedule which means I’ll have to pay $200 again.  Lets just say I’m setting two alarm clock tonight and getting there at like 7am. Also, in order to take the test you have to present you ATT paper and an ID and you better bet your money I will have those things with me. I’m so paranoid that I will forget something or over sleep.

Today I practiced 74 questions and scored 80% so I think I’m prepared. Gosh I hope so! Saturday I will know if I passed or not so get ready for that up-date. Hopefully….as it was with my HESI test….it will be a post that says I passed!

Good luck to everyone else out there taking it. Prayers for me to pass! I’ll update you tomorrow on how it was. Can’t wait for this time tomorrow….it will be over!

Until tomorrow,

Sarah

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