“I see the NCLEX as the key step that allows me to begin my professional nursing career. Passing it will give me the license to practice, which means I can finally apply the knowledge and skills I’ve been building in school. I plan to use it as a foundation to gain bedside experience, then later pursue a specialty like critical care or advanced practice. For me, it’s both a milestone and a starting point.

My main concerns as I prepare for the NCLEX are managing test anxiety and making sure I’m studying efficiently. There’s so much content to review, so I worry about whether I’m focusing on the right areas. I also want to build confidence with practice questions so I can apply critical thinking instead of just memorizing. Finally, balancing study time with self-care is a challenge. I don’t want to burn out before test day.