How to Pass the Nursing Board Exam (2/2)

So here I am looking at my graduation picture, I said to myself “I am a nursing graduate then what?” Reviewing for the board examination means making your schedule fit to the upcoming challenge.

Here is my typical schedule 3 months before the examination:

1. Do some breathing exercises and devotional. Having a quite time with the Lord matters a lot not just because it is near the board examination but it was already my routine.
2. Start reviewing for 8 to 10 hours a day. Study each topic for three hours in average. Divide each time studying by subject area like, for the first 3 hours study topics in Medical-Surgical Nursing, then the next three hours would be on Obstetrics.
3. Have some occasional breaks ranging from 10 minutes to 30 minutes of nap. It is essential to give a rest for your brain cells.
4. Feed your mind but don’t forget your tummy too! Avoid caffeine, alcohol, smoking but eat lots of chocolate. Glucose is necessary for proper brain function so for a while take away those guilty feelings of gaining weight and splurge with chocolates, dark chocolates in particular are recommended.
5. Sleep within six to eight hours.
6. Program your body to wake up early and sleep early like you are about to take the board examination the next day.
7. Coordinate with folks at home to cooperate in terms of silence or noise reduction during your review.

Two weeks before the examination

1. Prepare your materials, uniform and food etc. for the examination.
2. Plan to stay in a place or a different area wherein it is conducive to studying.

Seven days before the examination

1. Try to refrain from opening your books
2. Open it when rationalizing only
3. Eat well
4. Pray and have a silent time
5. Attract positive vibes

When did I know it was enough?
It was four days before the board examination when I dream of taking the board examination without my glasses. I was really into panic since I am myopic and my glasses are one of the things that I must bring daily. In my dream, I even asked the proctor if I could go back at our place where we were staying. Failing to gain the approval, I was really anxious and just stared at the first part of the examination. My feet started to numb and suddenly I woke up. It was only a dream!

I was wearing my eyeglasses and about to crush it with my weight. I was on Semi-Fowler’s position and my test drills were all over my bed. It was that moment that I realized it is time to rest and be contented on whatever I have learned.

I took my glasses and placed it gently on my pink case. Prayed a fervent prayer to God and tucked myself properly. By the way it was 5 o’clock in the morning that time I woke up. I returned to sleep and woke up at 8, at that time I was not holding anything that was nursing related, I was just holding my sunglasses and about to dive at the pool.

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