Canadian NCLEX taker, PVT says I failed...

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I took the test June 10 at 8 am yesterday. I came home (Canada) from where I took it in Michigan, and I checked PVT. Went straight to Credit Card info. I tried different ways in answering the Yes/No questions (in addition to filling out the registrations form the way I did it originally) because I couldn't believe it. I am officially depressed. I've never felt this way before, because I've never actually failed something that did serious damage to me, money-wise. :crying2::crying2::crying2:

My exam shut down at 75 questions, and it seemed like all the questions were at a relatively similar difficulty level. I got a handful of both Select All That Apply (SATA) and Priority Questions, a handful of math equations, no drugs, infection control, and a 'grab bag' of random Medical-Surgical questions. From the books and CDs that I used, the questions were very familiar, and what's bugging me is that I felt relatively confident walking out, thinking that I had a majority of questions I was certain of. Now I'm unsure...

I took the my own (Canadian) board exam (and passed) to get my lisence so I could practice where I live, but, unfortunately there are hardly any jobs for nurses here. I was offered a job, but I would recieve a significantly lower pay (basically, nothing that can support the lifestyle I need). So, I was hoping THIS Nclex exam would be my ticket...

Are any of you guys Canadian? Any experiences with PVT that may be inaccurate. I'm grieving and desperate at this point, because the research I've dont here and other forums online show a high likelihood that this trick is indicative of PASS/FAIL.

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To clarify for a user, I am unemployed at the moment, so...:crying2: x100.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

It does appear to be a good indicator on pass or fail. There are many foreign trained nurses that fail the first time so don't let it drag you down (remember the NCLEX is different to the CRNE) give yourself a short break and then devise a new study plan, study as if you haven't done the test before, and get back up there and take it again. Do not rush to resit the exam that is leading to another failure. Give yourself proper time to study and practice practice many questions and read the rationales. Make sure you understand what it is the question is asking.

Good luck

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I would be concerned with the official results.

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It does appear to be a good indicator on pass or fail. There are many foreign trained nurses that fail the first time so don't let it drag you down (remember the NCLEX is different to the CRNE) give yourself a short break and then devise a new study plan, study as if you haven't done the test before, and get back up there and take it again. Do not rush to resit the exam that is leading to another failure. Give yourself proper time to study and practice practice many questions and read the rationales. Make sure you understand what it is the question is asking.

Good luck

The problem is, I had all these plans for the summer, getting a new job (This coming fall) and vacation time (July 1 weekend). I don't know how much time I have to take off to begin studying again...

Can anyone tell me how they got over failing, what distraction techniques they used and so on...

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

It is going to be anything from 45 to 90 days (depending on the state) before you can resit. When I say take a break I am only talking about a week. You may also find getting a job and then sorting out for the TN visa will take time.

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I am a Canadian Nurse who wrote the exam 3 times and was unsuccessful. It does bring you down and is very expensive but if you want it bad enough it will come but it needs time. I too passed the CRNE last year and I feel that trying to prepare for the NCLEX is insane, the amount of time and effort I have put into this exam they should pass me anyway, lol. It doesn't work like that though. I am currently a RN in the Children's ER but I would rather be with my boyfriend in Houston, Texas. Good Luck to you!

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Specializes in 3 different countries, many areas.

I'm also a Canadian RN. Wrote my exam in Ontario 27 years ago, moved to North Caroline 12 years ago and working surgical pre-op here. I want to move to Ohio, and must write this NCLEX to get my license there. Soooooo, after 27 years, I find myself studying for this exam, of which I'm already an RN and have been for years. Where to start? I just took a review by Sylvia Rayfield and that was helpful. I'm doing approximately 100 questions/day right now while awaiting my ATT. I'm not stressing. If I don't pass I'll just stay here in NC, but it would be nice to move closer to family. I've worked in many areas of nursing over the years, all areas of acute clinical areas, but I'm not so sure even that helps much with this exam. I know I have to think critically and not OVER THINK, but that's easier said than done. The best advice I can give is, don't stress over it, relax, fall back on that great Canadian education and it will come to you.

Good luck!!

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I graduated with my degree is June here in Canada and I just took the NCLEX for the first time a few weeks ago! The PVT test was in fact accurate for me revealing that I had failed...official results also show that unfortunately I failed!! In all honesty I didn't study as much as I should have so it is definitely a lesson well learned! I am going to try again in a month or so! Good luck to you!

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