After taking this comprehensive proctored exam, I feel a lot more prepared for the NCLEX than I thought. One thing that worked well for me during this exam was taking a break halfway through. This is not something that I normally do, but I thought this time it may be helpful. I noticed myself starting to lose focus and taking that few minute mental break helped me to gain that back. This was also the first time I used earplugs and I found that extremely helpful. I noticed I was getting less distracted by the things around me and was able to stay focused for longer. I tried my best not to change any answers and to read the questions and answer prompts thoroughly. I still think I could have done a better job with taking my time, but overall, I believe I have improved significantly with my test taking skills.
