Can someone describe their testing experience?

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So I'm one of those people that researches everything so I know what to expect, and although I've watched the youtube video by pearsonvue I was hoping someone could give a very detailed description of their experience testing.

Such as how long did it take to get your ATT?

What happens as soon as you walk in the door? Do you sign in and wait while they call people up? What happens before they sit you down to test? In what order? Are pullovers that don't have hoods and have the little half zip okay? Do they give you earplugs? Do they give you headphones? Is it distracting having people getting up and having people around you? Is it easy to remember not to erase the boards? How long is the survey at the end? Have you had any issues with getting back in after breaks (my fingerprints are pretty shallow and cause some difficulty)? Anything else you have to do after your test ends while at the testing center?

I just want as much detail as possible to visualize it and feel prepared.

Ok ..well my experience was like it took me a few weeks to get my ATT #, then I was able to schedule for my test. Then you can pick a location up to 4 location to look for a date that is available for you. When that day comes you ...to check in with your I.D.. They make you read over a paper that explains that if you look around, or stand up they will throw your test away ..and you fail. Then they take your palm print ..your vein..it scans your hand and palm. Then you have to empty your pockets to a locker. They take you back to a test center and you are on webcam the whole time you are at the center for sure. They ask you if you want a earplugs ..then they take you to take the test..Make sure you wear comfortable cloths for sure. Before the test there is a few examples they take you through ...which they will give you the answers ..If you need a break ...raise your hand and DON'T stand up or look around at all.They will come to you and get you and they they scan your palm again when you leave and return. Once the test is over the computer will just go the blue screen and then you raise your hand again...they scan your palm again after the test.That's all... there is a person next to you testing also but they are force on the screen... When you take a break it counts as minutes also. I hope this helps explain ..they are watching you to make sure everything going well. After that maybe a hour or less go to the website and look for results...make sure it says successful delivered...Good luck

My pinning was April 10th, I got my ATT about 3 weeks later and tested on April 29.

My appt was at 12:00. I arrived at 11:30 and checked in with the receptionist. She gave me a locker to lock my personal items and gave me a sheet to read concerning rules for testing. I then had my palm scanned, had a picture taken, and signed my name.

11:45 the proctor came and got me from the waiting room. He scanned my palm again and went over the rules again. You can ask for earplugs if you need them. If you fill up the whiteboard they supply, raise your hand and they will bring another one NO ERASING! No brain dumping! You cannot write anything on that board until AFTER u finish the tutorial. after explaining the rules once more he asked if I had any questions, and the proceeded to walk me into the testing room. There were 5 others testing when I went into the exam room. I sat down and got started. The room is very quiet, I didn't use earplugs because I am not easily distracted. The proctor sits behind you behind a glass just outside the room. He can see everything u do and the entire room is video/audio screened. You must raise your hand to get a break and also to be escorted out after your done.

12:00 I finished tutorial and hit question 1... I took a deep breath, said a prayer and started plugging away.

1:00 I hit question 85... It was another SATA question....I had already had 24 of them! I took a deep breath, answered the question and prepared to go to 86.... When I clicked the mouse the screen went blue. I proceeded to take the survey and then raised my hand to be escorted out.

The proctor came escorted me out, scanned my palm again, I went and checked out with the receptionist, got my things out of the locker and left the building.

1:15 after booting up my phone, and walking to the car, I couldn't resist....I tried the pvt trick...I gotta e good pop up! I didn't believe it so I drove home

2:00 tried pvt again and got good pop up!

2 days later may 1 I checked my board of nursing website and there it was! My name and license number!

1 week later may 6 just got my license in the mail...

Thank you so much for the detail! It makes me feel better to really know what to expect and to be able to picture it! The whole person watching you through glass though sounds pretty....uncomfortable and distracting :-/

You get so into the zone, the proctor doesn't matter anymore, you forget about them...I had people leave and more come while I was testing and I was oblivious to them. Just block all of that out of your mind. I also didn't look at the timer either...I thought it would freak me out..it was only after I was escorted out that I realized I was only in there for an hour and a half from start to finish...I won't lie that made me panic a little until I got the good pop up. Just relax, don't overthink, and go with it..

My pinning was April 10th, I got my ATT about 3 weeks later and tested on April 29.

My appt was at 12:00. I arrived at 11:30 and checked in with the receptionist. She gave me a locker to lock my personal items and gave me a sheet to read concerning rules for testing. I then had my palm scanned, had a picture taken, and signed my name.

11:45 the proctor came and got me from the waiting room. He scanned my palm again and went over the rules again. You can ask for earplugs if you need them. If you fill up the whiteboard they supply, raise your hand and they will bring another one NO ERASING! No brain dumping! You cannot write anything on that board until AFTER u finish the tutorial. after explaining the rules once more he asked if I had any questions, and the proceeded to walk me into the testing room. There were 5 others testing when I went into the exam room. I sat down and got started. The room is very quiet, I didn't use earplugs because I am not easily distracted. The proctor sits behind you behind a glass just outside the room. He can see everything u do and the entire room is video/audio screened. You must raise your hand to get a break and also to be escorted out after your done.

12:00 I finished tutorial and hit question 1... I took a deep breath, said a prayer and started plugging away.

1:00 I hit question 85... It was another SATA question....I had already had 24 of them! I took a deep breath, answered the question and prepared to go to 86.... When I clicked the mouse the screen went blue. I proceeded to take the survey and then raised my hand to be escorted out.

The proctor came escorted me out, scanned my palm again, I went and checked out with the receptionist, got my things out of the locker and left the building.

1:15 after booting up my phone, and walking to the car, I couldn't resist....I tried the pvt trick...I gotta e good pop up! I didn't believe it so I drove home

2:00 tried pvt again and got good pop up!

2 days later may 1 I checked my board of nursing website and there it was! My name and license number!

1 week later may 6 just got my license in the mail...

Thank you so much for posting this!! I'm the type of person who needs to know what to expect. This has helped ease a little bit of my anxiety. I test May 14th!

Good luck!!! :) I'll be thinking of you that day!

Okie36

Thank you so much for posting your experience. What is the pvt trick?

The pvt trick is where after u test, you go to pearson vue and log in. Once your logged in, you will see where u scheduled your test and it should say delivery successful beside it. Try to register for a new test. If it gives you a message that "you recently scheduled this exam and another request cannot be made at this time" you have passed and is known as the " good pop up" if you try to re register and it lets you, and takes you to the credit card screen, you have failed. I don't know if it's 100% reliable! but so far it has worked for me and all of my classmates. Good luck!

Thanks okie36! Will try it after I test at the end of the month.

Good luck to all that are testing!

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