Only got 85 questions NCLEX PN

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I took nclex pn exam for the first time and computer shut down at 85 questions. I dont want to try the pvt. I only have like 8-10 SATA, 2 DAD and 2 drug computation. Is that a bad thing? Please tell me what you think. I always get 65% and above out of 100 questions during my review. I cant just believe Id stop at 85 questions. Im losing my hope.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I think you might be overreacting. Many people, including me, passed NCLEX-PN after answering the minimum of 85 questions. You probably passed. Good luck!

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Specializes in ER.

Thank you!! Gives me hope! Do you remember how many SATA and DAD you had? Ive read stories from people who got 85questions only that they have 20+ SATA. I didnt get that much. :(

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Thank you!! Gives me hope! Do you remember how many SATA and DAD you had? Ive read stories from people who got 85questions only that they have 20+ SATA. I didnt get that much. :(

The number of SATA questions you had is about as relevant as whether I had waffles for breakfast that morning. Both pieces of data are equally related to your exam :)

SATA is merely a format of question, like multiple choice, fill/blanks, drag/drop. Means zero.

The fact that you had the minimum number of questions means either you did very well or very poorly; given the kind of student you were/are, which scenario is more likely?

Now add that to the fact that abaout 91% of first-time testers pass....and it looks good!

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Specializes in ER.

Given the kind of student I was... I cant accept the fact if I did the exam poorly. Thank you for the infos. Made me happy. I hope I'll join the 91% first takers who passed.

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Good luck!!

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I took my first NCLEX-PN last September and stop at 85 questions, after the test I was so worried because i think I only got less than 5 or 6 SATA. I do have drag and drop and most of the multiple choice questions are prioritization. After the test, I did the PVT but I didn't know that time that it's not working anymore. So I thought I failed :( After 2wks, I receive the result and I can't believe that I pass! When I opened the letter, I am looking for how to reapply again but I saw the word congratulations! :) So don't lose hope :) Good luck!

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Specializes in ER.

Congratulations! I can't even remember if I have prioritization cause I was so worried after I saw that my test was over. All I know is I used all the time I have to think on every question. But I am still looking forward to what is possible. Thank u!

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Specializes in Emergency Department.

The only thing that doing the minimum number of questions is that your performance was sufficiently strong (good or bad) for the exam to stop at the minimum. The way the exam is set up to test is that you'll get harder and harder questions until you start getting wrong answers. If the algorithm is correctly done, you'll get 50% correct answers at some point. By a percentage measure, you'd fail. That's unimportant with this kind of test system. You're either above passing in all areas (pass) or you're not (fail). The only question is how many questions need to be asked for the computer to determine this. That can be minimum, maximum, or any number between.

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Specializes in ER.

Thank you. It gives me anxiety cause there are concepts that wasnt asked. Or I just cant really remember. I think it isnt necessary that all areas was assessed. It still depends on the system. The least hope I can count on. Again, thank you.

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I scrolled back through this and don't see that you've said if you have access to Quick Results...? If you do....and it's been 48 hours, why don't you find out for sure?

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Specializes in ER.

Oh California isnt included in quick results. Right?

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