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50 Thoughts You Have Studying For The NCLEX

The nursing struggle IS real.

Blakelynn Sherouse
Aug 08, 2017
Grand Canyon University
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50 Thoughts You Have Studying For The NCLEX
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Hang around a nursing student long enough and you will quickly learn that the ultimate goal is to pass the NCLEX.

This test sends shivers down my spine considering I, personally, am close to taking the dreaded exam. It is easily one of the hardest tests to take to obtain any license and to be honest, you never truly feel "ready" to take the test.

But studying for the NCLEX is more torturous than the actual exam, so here are 50 thoughts we have while studying for the NCLEX!

1. OK! Let’s study!

2. Yay! I got one right!

3. Oh, weird, I got that one wrong?

4. I am sure I got this one rig- AND nope, wrong again.

5. OK, um, who created the “select all that apply”? I will hunt you down.

6. UGHHHH! I'M SO STUPID.

7. I’m never going to pass this test.

8. This is impossible.

9. I don’t remember learning this in nursing school!

10. Wait, did we learn this in class?

11. Oh my god, we never learned this.

12. Oh, wait now I remember! We touched on this… barely.

13. I need a break.

14. I need another break.

15. I need a snack.

16. I need a nap.

17. I need an Advil.

18. I need coffee.

19. I do not feel ready for this.

20. Ok. You know what, if I could just take it already that would be great.

21. I just want to get it over with.

22. I can’t believe I have to pay for this torture. 23. No, just no.

24. Please Lord baby Jesus, let me not get 265 questions on the real test.

25. And here I thought I could relax after graduating.

26. Does this really matter in real life?

27. I should have done (insert other NCLEX prep course) instead.

28. No. I’ve got this.

29. I can do this!

30. One. Question. At. A. Time.

31. Yay! Improvement!

32. Gosh, this is hard.

33. I wish I was smart!

34. “Hey mom, can you help me study? I don’t understand any of this.”

35. I just feel like having a good cry. I’ll be back in an hour.

36. And nursing school was HARD?

37. I’m never gonna be a nurse.

38. Geez, what a waste of money!

39. Well, at least I know how to put a Foley in. That could be useful, right?

40. Normal lab values... Uhhhhh, let me look that up again.

41. I just need a refresh on what that is.

42. Maybe if I study in a different room that will help!

43. Ok. Never mind I’m going to Starbucks.

44. I want and NEED a vacation.

45. Just a little bit longer.

46. You’re so close!

47. If they can pass, so can I!!!

48. I want to pass my NCLEX!

49. I will pass my NCLEX!

50. I PASSED MY NCLEX!

You've got this! Believe in yourself and you can do anything! Even if it seems impossible, know that you've been brought this far for a purpose.

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