ATT, NCLEX-RN Test day, Pearson Vue trick, Verifying license online?

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Hey guys,

I took my NCLEX Oct. 11 in Texas. I started my test 8:00am and finished by 9:30am with only 75 questions. Here are some things that I wish others had told me prior to taking the test:

1) How long does it take to get ATT (Authorization to Test)/ where can I go to check my status?

I graduated officially from my school at the end of August (31st). I didn't get my ATT until 9/19. After that the closest testing site soonest date to test was Oct. 11th. Others in my class took the test sooner because they choose other testing sites. I think the soonest date for my class mates was Oct. 2nd.

You can check the status of your ATT (in Texas at least) on the TX Board of Nursing website. Enter your information and find out your status: https://www.bon.texas.gov/olv/applstatus.html

2) What happens on test day?

You are asked to be at your testing center 30 minutes before your test starts. Everyone starts at different times. The sooner you get there the faster you can begin. Once they verify you with your license and ATT you have to palm scan/ finger print and take a picture at the testing site. You are given a locker to place your belongings because you can't enter into the room with anything. Someone walks you to your computer where you begin your exam. You are given a eraser board which you aren't allowed to write on until after the tutorial. You are recorded at all times. You are also given bulky headset to block out the noise.

I can't remember how long the tutorial is (I believe 5 questions) but they count towards your 6 hours. I thought this was a waste of time but if you need it, it is there. The tutorial just made me more nervous because I just wanted to start answering questions.

If you want a break you have to raise your hand and be escorted out. You can't just stand up. You also need to palm scan if you do take a break. Break happens after 2 hours if you choose to take one.

Once you finish the test and your screen goes blank you have to survey at the end. By this time I was freaking out about my test and wanted to get out asap. They make you take the survey before you can finish which is no fun because I just wanted to cry because I thought I failed.

3) How soon does Pearson Vue trick work?

My testing center is a five minute drive away from my house. I took my test and 10 minutes later the good pop up comes up. I believe Pearson Vue trick works immediately.

4) How soon does Verification online of your RN happen?

In Texas, RN status are updated on the BON online every Tuesday and Thursday. All you enter is your first and last name and your information should pop up. (has to be 48 hours after your test though)

https://www.bon.state.tx.us/olv/rninq.html

5) How soon do you get your license if the mail?

About a week after you pass NCLEX you get your license.

Yes Yes Yes, pearson vue trick is awesome and works...I was certain that I will post this if it works. Well it did so here is few thing that I read frequently asked questions:

Board registered: Alabama

Test site: Washington

test date: Aug 5th

today Aug 6.

So trick is real and I followeed like this log in to your pearson vue nclex account to see current acivity and status is still today aug 6 says delivery successful which it was yesterdday aug 5 right after exam 30 mins after exam it was like this deliverry successful so i did the trick 30 mins after exam and it gave me good pop up so i had mixed feeling i was researching and i did not find any different answer that it did not work the only one i seen was hold and one had credit card but eventually passed so nothing about fail so far. so thats the trick it works as of today.

Now, Alabama state do not participate in quick result and it will also appear in your account under exaam in pearson vue so for people in alabama here is what you can do to alleviate headaches google alabama boarrd of nursing and look for license verification and put your laastt name if you get lots entry put first name exactly same as you applied. right after exam if you check it will say licensee not found and thats true bcz alabama board updates its record at 9am everyday. so give it some time the next day and check about afternoon and your name will be there if you had good pop up in peaarson vue trick and if you do congratulation be worry free and look for job.

now dont ask me why i choose different place for testing and board... thats mean marlyn says

what did i study well tell you truth i was medium student not bright or dumb never memorised a thing not even drugs just learned while doing clinicals and using a lot. so keep that in my I took Hesi and i studied hurts materials that is running around on the web for free or classmate gives you so old hurts materials with video i listened when i took hesi and i did before exam and nothing else no practice questions nor anything fancy just kept it simple like marlyn says. just one advise is that for nclex is that common conditions and dieases in US is primary focus you got to know those in psych schiz, alza, parki, manic med surg heat stuff respiratory stuff endocrine stuff diabetes kind of like that now they dont assk straightt forward so you should be able to appy knowledge by now think through other stuff people usually miss out is legal stuff mal practice negligence law suit people this is safety issue dont you learn safety is priority so you got to masster this as well. So if i can do it you can do it i had major life event before exam and did not study after school for 2 months and i took exam in week wheni staarted study dont stress hurts is recommended

so this my paying back to nurse student who shared info and helped alll along nursing school.

MY KEYBOARD IS NOT NICE SO MANY SPELLLING MISTAKES sorry but you get the idea is all my goal

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Thanks for the info mmel025, I was wondering when Texas updated their site.

Took the test yesterday (Tuesday), got the "good" pop up when I checked an hour after I was done. I was wondering how long till it would show up on the state site.

Hopefully tomorrow, if not then next Tuesday.

As for the day of the test, I was used to this for my Excelsior courses, pretty much the same scenario for taking their tests.

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If it makes you feel any better, respiratory therapists have to wait between 1-3 weeks in Florida for the license application to be processed. We do have the comfort of knowing, after an agonizing 5 minute examination experience survey, whether or not we passed our boards. RNs get licensed automatically in comparison to RTs in Florida.

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Just wanted to leave a little support for anyone who is questioning if the PVT works.. the answer is 100% accurate i took the NCLECX PN in March of 2013 and when i went to the pearson vue website and tried to reschedule the test and sure enough it went to the CC page and after a short cry i completely blew it studding and took a job as an STNA and was content but then they told me i couldn't work as an aid anymore i was devastated to say the least so i picked up my books paid the money and tried again i took them on 9/28/13 i went home tried the PVT and it stopped me with the good pop up i had a glimmer of hope but was afraid to be happy today i called the automated license number for my state and sure enough there it was active license it was a long road but after being out of school for almost 2 years i did it.. the PVT does work i had been through every site in the past 48 hours (with knots in my stomach) and have found nothing but good feedback.. you can do it nurses you made it through the long nights the 12 hour clinical s life and everything above so breath a sigh of relief bc your almost there :yes:

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Hoping the trick is accurate! Took the test this morning and came home to find the good pop up! Fingers crossed...

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Hoping the trick is accurate! Took the test this morning and came home to find the good pop up! Fingers crossed...

I also tested this morning, 75 questions. Good pop up as soon as I got home (about 30 minutes). I've checked it about a dozen times again since and pop up still showing :cat: I hope and pray I'm not the rare error! LOL!

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@jmira I just found out I passed! Hope you have the same result :)

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Specializes in academia, ICU, CVICU, public health.

I tested last Thursday. 75 questions in a little over 2 hours. I utilized the Pearson Vue trick when I left the testing center and received the "good" pop-up window, which stated that I recently scheduled the NCLEX exam and another registration could not be made at that time.

I, too, was skeptical and anxious to see my official results. The following morning, exactly 24 hours after I entered the testing center, my state's Board of Nursing website displayed my official results of "Passing". What a relief! I wish everyone continued success in the future!

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Hi guys,

(I'm on pins and needles)

I took my NCLEX exam this morning (4/21) I tried the Pearson vue trick and the response I got was I recently scheduled the NCLEX exam and another registration could not be made at that time.

Is that considered a "good pop up"?

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Specializes in Public Health.

Yes, it is. :yes: Congratulations to you!

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I did my nclex exam this morning; I got the same amount of questions. I tried the PVT and got the same response... I'M STILL SCARED!!!

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Yes, that's a good pop-up. As long as your status says 'delivery successful,' before doing the PVT, you passed the exam.

Congrats! :cat: ...However, just to be 100% sure, I suggest you wait for the official results before celebrating. But it's usually a good sign if you get the good pop-up message though. So... :up:

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