Curious about other testing sites

Same thing where I tested, in Fort Wayne Indiana. I had a hair tie on my wrist and they said I either needed to put my hair up or put it in a locker, lol. I felt like I was in a high security clearence area, lol.

I had short hair when I tested, so the looking behind ears was not done, nor was looking in mouth. I tested in the summer but I did have to turn my pockets inside & out. I was not permitted to wear my cheap watch into the testing center.

You would be surprised about what people do to cheat, down to (prior to the palm scans & fingerprinting) creating fake ID's to get others to take the test for them when they didn't pass.

I had a classmate that sent in a Glamour Shot for her photo, and was delayed from testing because her BoN photo did not match her present look nor her driver's license.

My signature was compared, my ID was compared, my ID was also compared to the photo on file with the BoN.

Microphones, cameras, and keystroke trackers (they track each key you tap on the keyboard) are standard now in testing sites, though Pearson Vue is the most common vendor. Partially because of the high tech cheating that is attempted.

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Can't wait to find out if I passed!!! 12 more hours!!!

Still good popup tho :)

Julz I am sure you got this!! Your hard work and study ethic will pay off.

I had no idea how strict the testing sites ate. Makes me think twice about what I bring with me. What about jackets? I get cold easily, do you think that jackets are a problem when testing??

I had short hair when I tested, so the looking behind ears was not done, nor was looking in mouth. I tested in the summer but I did have to turn my pockets inside & out. I was not permitted to wear my cheap watch into the testing center.

You would be surprised about what people do to cheat, down to (prior to the palm scans & fingerprinting) creating fake ID's to get others to take the test for them when they didn't pass.

I had a classmate that sent in a Glamour Shot for her photo, and was delayed from testing because her BoN photo did not match her present look nor her driver's license.

My signature was compared, my ID was compared, my ID was also compared to the photo on file with the BoN.

Microphones, cameras, and keystroke trackers (they track each key you tap on the keyboard) are standard now in testing sites, though Pearson Vue is the most common vendor. Partially because of the high tech cheating that is attempted.

Haha my old license picture was GORGEOUS. It was like a glamour shot. Lol. Now I don't look anything like my drivers license because my hair has grown and I have gained some weight. Do you think I should change my photo before testing??? I don't want any delays!

Sorry for the thread hijack. I just didn't realize how strict the testing sites were. I thought it was just fingerprint scan, palm scan and test. Yikes!

Yeah, they're pretty strict. More than likely there were those before us who have tried to "cheat" and so PearsonVue implemented these strict measures.

I, too, had to empty my pockets, removed my hair clip (they gave me a rubber band to tie my hair), removed my watch, scanned my palm during check in and again prior to entering the testing area. At that time, I had the sniffles and they gave me their tissue. All I can take into the testing area were my driver's license and reading glasses.

And just to make sure I won't be tempted, I left my cellphone in my car and took my break right there in the waiting area.

Oh boy. I am used to fighting during a test. I play with my hair. I flick my flip flop. Something. I have to get the nervous energy out!

I usually bring a jacket in case I get cold - because if its cold I can't think.

I would only bring my license and jacket in with me.

Do they give you a piece of paper and a pencil? I like to be able to write things out to see if they make sense or write out mnemonics that I use.

As if I am not nervous enough about NCLEX I should apparently prepare for a search too. Fantastic! Like a colonoscopy for Christmas!