by KristiePDX

Updated May 31, 2006 at 09:31 PM by KristiePDX

I took NCEX-RN today and it shut off at 75. The majority of questions were priority (who would you see first), some choose all that apply to the plan of care, what would I do first (actions to clinical scenarios), and some pharm and delegation. A lot of charge nurse type questions and a few priority from the perspective from each body system/disease process (best answer and essential actions). The whole way through I was thinking to myself that the type of questions look promising and if it shuts off at 75 I would pass. It took me a whole of an hour and fifteen minutes to complete the test. Then I noticed that I was the first one out.

Then I come here and I see that is pretty standerd for everyone to feel like they have failed after the test. I am now begining to doubt myself.
Maybe I never even got to the real hard questions that everyone talks about. Sure, there were always two correct answers. I just went with the one I felt more confident about then clicked the next button.

I used the Saunders CD exclusively and reviewed each category MULTIPLE times and reviewed all rationales including the ones I got right. During the exam I was thinking that "I know that, it was on the CD it just looks a little different."
When I would do a comprehensive saunders test at home I would get between 69-75%.

So what I want to know is: Is possible to pass without feeling like you have failed?

Re: Anyone not feel freaked after nclex?

Trust us: The post-NCLEX stress disorder is well-documented and very common. Fortunately, the symptoms seem to be short-lived, especially among those with access to Quick Results.

Try to relax. While no one knows for sure, there are good signs in your post including getting priority questions and only getting 75 questions. Good luck!

Re: Anyone not feel freaked after nclex?

sure. i knew i passed when it shut off at 75. mosby's cat had me feeling like i couldn't fail. when it shuts off at 75, you've either passed (far more likely), or you were so clueless that you failed (highly unlikely). if you're a decent student, and you did 75 q's, got check all that apply and priority, you've surely passed.

relax.

Re: Anyone not feel freaked after nclex?

Thanks you guys. I am sorta famous for supressing anxiety in the heat of the moment and paying for it after the fact. In fact, I have never really experienced test anxiety. Now job interviews, thats a different story.

I felt pretty good before I went in there because I had studied very hard and the ATI predictor had me at 92nd national percentile.

I am just doubting myself now because I did not find the exam that difficult and maybe I am in fact too clueless to know the differece. I am so keyed up it is not even funny. Looks like I am going to have to have another benedryl night (The ONLY way I could get any sleep the night before nclex). I am glad to hear that I am not the only one that felt this way after NCLEX.

The good news is that my board of nursing posts licence status in about 24 hours. Thanks for listening to me vent.......

Re: Anyone not feel freaked after nclex?

Wow that is so cool, I am now thinking maybe I wont be just like everyone eles, I am strangley calm and I can't wait to see if I feel like you after the test. Let us know what you find out!!

AmyD

(I write on Monday)

Re: Anyone not feel freaked after nclex?

Don't worry....I have run into at least five nurses lately who recently took NCLEX and said it was "easy". Not everyone feels bad about it after they take it.

Re: Anyone not feel freaked after nclex?

that is soooo good and timely to hear!
(hope your reading this Cindy G!!!)

AmyD

Re: Anyone not feel freaked after nclex?

Well, I did indeed pass. I just let my nerves just get the best of me (after the fact). Why do I have to question myself?

I swear, my test was so easy. I studied the Saunders CD and that was it. I am so glad that I did not pay $$$ for the kaplan class like so many of my classmates did. I really could not afford shell out a couple hundred bucks. I spent $43 on the saunders book and felt eceptionally well prepared. During the test, there was never really was a time where I was stumped. It was all on the CD in one form or another. I kept thinking that I KNOW this stuff!!! Saunders really does a good job putting together a good study tool.

To to answer my own question, it is possible to have a good experience during and after the test (and pass). Just dont doubt yourself after the fact .

Re: Anyone not feel freaked after nclex?

congratulations kristiePDX!!! you're lucky your test stress was short-lived...and you passed bcoz you prepared well and possessed a good load of critical thinking skills!!!

Re: Anyone not feel freaked after nclex?

Originally Posted by KristiePDX

I took NCEX-RN today and it shut off at 75. The majority of questions were priority (who would you see first), some choose all that apply to the plan of care, what would I do first (actions to clinical scenarios), and some pharm and delegation. A lot of charge nurse type questions and a few priority from the perspective from each body system/disease process (best answer and essential actions). The whole way through I was thinking to myself that the type of questions look promising and if it shuts off at 75 I would pass. It took me a whole of an hour and fifteen minutes to complete the test. Then I noticed that I was the first one out.

Then I come here and I see that is pretty standerd for everyone to feel like they have failed after the test. I am now begining to doubt myself.
Maybe I never even got to the real hard questions that everyone talks about. Sure, there were always two correct answers. I just went with the one I felt more confident about then clicked the next button.

I used the Saunders CD exclusively and reviewed each category MULTIPLE times and reviewed all rationales including the ones I got right. During the exam I was thinking that "I know that, it was on the CD it just looks a little different."
When I would do a comprehensive saunders test at home I would get between 69-75%.

So what I want to know is: Is possible to pass without feeling like you have failed?

How may weeks did you study for the NCLEX? How many questions did you do per day?

Thanks...I am taking it soon!