Re: NCLEX number of questions-clarification - ALL STUDENTS PLEASE READ

[quote=hanaball]

Originally Posted by RNs2BRwe

thats true..it is the same test but the score you receive makes a difference if you were to move from one state to another. A friend of mine had just took the boards in cali and passed and is moving to Washington and was worried about having to take the test again but our instructor stated that if her score is higher than the standered passing score in Washington she doesnt have to take it again and that california has the highest standered score that she knows of. I had always thought that now if you pass in one state your license is valid in all states but Im hearing otherwise. If you have any input in regards to this matter please let me know

Well, that's just it: you don't receive a "score". You either pass or fail the national exam. Her instructor told her this?? If you wish to practice in a different state than the one you were licensed in, you need to contact the new state's BON, send them their fee, do the rigamarole of paperwork, and submit whatever else they want.

Your RN license is valid in every state in the Union. You do not need to test again, UNLESS you let your license lapse long enough it can't be re-issued without re-testing.

California's "standard" for passing the NCLEX is identical to every other State

Re: NCLEX number of questions-clarification - ALL STUDENTS PLEASE READ

[quote=crb613]

Originally Posted by hanaball

Once you pass the NCLEX, and want to practice in another state...you transfer your license by endorsement. This is done through paperwork, and each state has its own paperwork process. The NCLEX is a national test same in all states...so if your license are current there should be no problems. This is what I was taught in school....so if I am wrong someone please correct me!

You're correct.

When was the last time you ever heard of a travel nurse having to take multiple exams just to practice nursing every time she moved?

Re: NCLEX number of questions-clarification - ALL STUDENTS PLEASE READ

OMG! I'm dying here. Took the NCLEX today. Going into the test, I was confident. Coming out, I was almost in tears. I would read the question, think I'd know what answer to expect, and it wouldn't be there. I feel like I failed. It cut off at 75 and I was PRAYING for more questions. I didn't even get a math question of any type. I'm sick to my stomach. Has anyone heard of it cutting off at 75 and someone failing? I haven't, but Pearsonvue says it does happen. Ugh.

Re: NCLEX number of questions-clarification - ALL STUDENTS PLEASE READ

Originally Posted by tess322

OMG! I'm dying here. Took the NCLEX today. Going into the test, I was confident. Coming out, I was almost in tears. I would read the question, think I'd know what answer to expect, and it wouldn't be there. I feel like I failed. It cut off at 75 and I was PRAYING for more questions. I didn't even get a math question of any type. I'm sick to my stomach. Has anyone heard of it cutting off at 75 and someone failing? I haven't, but Pearsonvue says it does happen. Ugh.

I'm going to give you my (now standard) mantra: BREATHE!!

Odds are in your favor. Everyone feels sick leaving that test (ok, there are some unusual "I felt great" people, but trust me, they're rare).

Getting math or not means nothing. Breathe. Are you breathing?

Re: NCLEX number of questions-clarification - ALL STUDENTS PLEASE READ

Is There anywhere in the US that a person can challenge NCLEX after being an LPN for 20 Years?

Re: NCLEX number of questions-clarification - ALL STUDENTS PLEASE READ

[quote=jmd007]Is There anywhere in the US that a person can challenge NCLEX after being an LPN for 20 years or longer?

Re: NCLEX number of questions-clarification - ALL STUDENTS PLEASE READ

Originally Posted by jmd007

Is There anywhere in the US that a person can challenge NCLEX after being an LPN for 20 Years?

Wow, I don't know. I wouldn't think so, just because one of the requirements for sitting is completion of an accredited RN program (diploma, 2 year or 4 year). Experience doesn't count toward that.

I went to school with LPNs who, I think, might have challenged if they were permitted to do so. I would think a question to the SBON would answer that definitively, though.

Re: NCLEX number of questions-clarification - ALL STUDENTS PLEASE READ

Originally Posted by tess322

OMG! I'm dying here. Took the NCLEX today. Going into the test, I was confident. Coming out, I was almost in tears. I would read the question, think I'd know what answer to expect, and it wouldn't be there. I feel like I failed. It cut off at 75 and I was PRAYING for more questions. I didn't even get a math question of any type. I'm sick to my stomach. Has anyone heard of it cutting off at 75 and someone failing? I haven't, but Pearsonvue says it does happen. Ugh.

Tess, I just took mine friday the 7th, it shut off at 75 w/o math and I was scared stiff. I PASSED!!!!! if the questions were hard that's a good sign that you are at a high difficulty level. I know you won't believe it till you see it ( I didn't) but you almost certainly passed. 85% pass on the first try. Keep us posted.

Re: NCLEX number of questions-clarification - ALL STUDENTS PLEASE READ

Hello everyone....I took the test NCLEX-RN Monday and it was very heavy on psych. Not my cup of tea. I had 99 questions. I can not analyze this amount of questions. I'm just counting down until I can access my results pass/fail. Has any one ever heard of anyone taking 99 questions?

Re: NCLEX number of questions-clarification - ALL STUDENTS PLEASE READ

Originally Posted by 911angel

Has any one ever heard of anyone taking 99 questions?

You said it yourself - you can't analyze whether you passed or failed just based on the number of questions. People take 75, 265, and all numbers in between. You can pass or fail at any number, but whatever number you stop at, the odds of passing are still significantly in your favor.