It’s the day before the exam, and your stress level is at an all time high. You’ve spent weeks studying every tiny detail and here you are, approaching exam day, and your mind is already going blank. There’s no way you’ll be able to get a full night of sleep—you’re nauseated, dehydrated, unfocused, unconfident, all of the above! Chances are, you’re about to make a major exam-prep-mistake that you could easily avoid. Students tend to make mistakes in their preparation or study regimes in the weeks or days leading up to a high stakes exam, which could hinder their performance, costing crucial points. Nursing students aren’t an exception to these common errors; in fact, they’re often the example. Picmonic helps you learn the information and retain it better. Combining it with the habits listed below are the best way to set yourself up for success. The NCLEX® is the culmination of nursing school and every single point counts on the big day. So what bad practices should you cut out of your routine to ensure your best performance on the big day? Mistake #1: Not sleeping enough, and not on a regular sleep schedule (napping, sleeping in on exam day) This first mistake is so easy to avoid, you can literally do it in your sleep (bad pun). You should aim for seven full hours of sleep each night during the week before your exam, so you’re fully charged on the big day. Sometimes it seems like the solution to gaining more study time is…
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