these past few days because of
major test stress
Today at noon I
will take a comprehensive
graduation test.
If I pass, I will
be able to graduate
nursing school in June.
(That is assuming
I pass my class this quarter
also – not a prob.)
Please wish me luck – I’m
a little stressed, and hope I
can pass the first time.
The test I’m taking at noon is called the HESI, and it’s a comprehensive nursing exam that is required for graduation. I also have a class this quarter, too, but I’m not all that worried about passing it, because this exam is far more threatening. Imagine needing to have two full years of medical information crammed into your head, with the possibility of any detail being brought up on an exam question. Yeah, you can see how I’m a little nervous.
Of course, one reason we have to take this exam is to prepare for taking the NCLEX exam after graduation. (The NCLEX is also known as “boards” or the licensure exam so we can officially be RNs.) The two tests are very similar, and passing this with a high score generally implies you’ll do well on the NCLEX, too. I have three tries to pass it, but I’d rather pass it on the first try and then focus on other concerns for the next 10 weeks.
Hopefully I’ll pass this exam, and be less neurotic and more capable of writing interesting sentences next week. If you don’t hear from me by Monday, well…send chocolate and good alcohol.
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Good luck Christine!! I bet you’ll do great.
Wish you the best! 😉
Oooh. Much luck to you. And plenty of alcohol for after the test-taking to soothe your nerves, no matter what the test results.
Wishing you the best, but knowing you don’t need it – you will ace it! 🙂
Good luck 🙂
You are stressing ME out with all that test talk!
Good luck. Study hard!
Good luck Hon.
Just remember if all else fails pick C
I can’t wait for you to pass. The world needs more nurses who are as amazing and compassionate as you!
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Go Christina! Good luck. You have rocked this nursing school thing so far–you are going to rock this test too.
that sounds completely stressful–i’m sure you’ll be fine. 🙂 good luck!!
Good luck! You’re going to do great, but I vote for chocolate and alcohol anyway!
Good luck! I know you can do it!
Good luck on the test! I hope your knowledge trumps any test anxiety you may have.
I’m so far behind today! Most of the day is gone. Where did it go? I have haiku to read!
TGIF!
Tink *~*~*
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Hope you can relax as you prepare for and take your tests! I’m sure you’ll do fine ;–)
Hugs and blessings,
Good luck on your test. I’m sure you’ll do great!