Im literally freaking out right now. The first half of the test went good. I got 5 SATA questions in a row and saw that as getting a lot right.
But then the test didn't stop at 75.
It kept going. And then I got the simple content questions, where they literally asked me if it's safe for an adolescent to wear a seatbelt. I must have missed a lot of questions to get a question like that.
Finally I was at questions 265. I really had to pee, and the person watching the testers was not responding to me waving my hand literally in the air to go so I had given up on the restroom an hour earlier. My last question seemed to be a content question to me and I KNOW I failed it. I don't know if I can post it here or not but it was simple and I know I chose the wrong answer....
So my question is... if I failed the last question at 265 did I fail the NCLEX?
Some data on my exam (I literally counted on my erase board):
It's the candidate performance result. When did you get your letter? We will retake it and we will pass. This is temporary, not permanent. We are capable and we will certainly be nurses! WE GOT THIS as long as we do not give up on our hardwork/goals! "Failure is only a failure if it defeats you."
I got it today, so exactly 8 days after my test date. Yeah I feel ya, it just sucks that i went all out for this test... studied 8 hours a day, finished every single content on Kaplans program . GAHHHHH!!!!! NIGHTINGALE WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN MEEEEE
I got it today, so exactly 8 days after my test date. Yeah I feel ya, it just sucks that i went all out for this test... studied 8 hours a day, finished every single content on Kaplans program . GAHHHHH!!!!! NIGHTINGALE WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN MEEEEE
Don't beat yourself up. Study and retake it. It's been a while since I took the NCLEX - sheesh, five years went by already - but I'm sure it hasn't changed much. To prep, I just repeatedly answered questions until I knew how to answer those type of questions.
Always ask yourself: What is the safest choice? Or what takes priority? You will slay it next time!
I got 265 and failed. Don't allow this to defeat you. I also got all near passing nothing was below. I paid $200 to retest not sure why u said $350. We donot have to pay the application fees again. Not sure if its different in your state. ....I am retaking in 2 wks exacting 45 days after my first attempt. Hang in there, regroup and keep going. Good luck.
To anyone in California that had to retest, how much did you pay? It says in the letter the BON sent me that I need to pay a REQUEST FOR RETEST APPLICATION FEE of 150. Then of course there's the 200 PV testing fee.... thats why Im thinking 350 to retest :/
To anyone in California that had to retest, how much did you pay? It says in the letter the BON sent me that I need to pay a REQUEST FOR RETEST APPLICATION FEE of 150. Then of course there's the 200 PV testing fee.... thats why Im thinking 350 to retest :/
Wow! That sucks. The state of FL, the fee to retest is $50 and I also had to pay the $200 for Pearson
Not yet im still trying to find out how to reapply online. Doesnt seem to be a way. Went back to work as a Medical Assistant for money since I need to pay 350 to retest... thought it was only 200
NCLEX does that. Some testers are just given every question.
It's NOT true that some people get every question "just because". You're getting more questions because the computer hasn't been able to figure out if you've passed or not yet.
I know this sounds awful, but everyone beware. If you are about to near your exam date or are scheduling, don't ask questions about my story. Just do what I recommend. It will not hurt you in any shape, fashion, or form.
My Story: I'm a white guy in his early 40's. Here's what was freakishly wrong about how NCLEX lies to you about "adaptive testing". What I'm about to tell you is based upon fact of taking my test. Think "assessment" to the following information presented and you will clearly see how my "diagnosis" ensues.
1. The pearsonvue site I took my test at had 12 chairs.
2. Pearsonvue also offers other testing to other job professions.
3. It just so happens that multiple nursing students in my class scheduled their exams together.
4. There were 7 of them scheduled for the same time/date.
5. They all took it at the same time at 8AM
6. That left 5 chairs open for other exams.
7. they tell you it can take up to "6 hours" for your exam.
8. Every single one of them got the 75 question exam.
9. I called Pearsonvue to see if I could take "another exam" since I was in another "profession".
10. THEY HAD SEATING ARRANGEMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS FOR 9 SEATS OPEN AT 10AM.
11. I took the exam at 2PM the next day.
12. I got the 265 question exam.
13. I was the only person in the room.
14. I then called to schedule "another profession" exam they offered.
15. There were 11 seats open from 2-8 PM OPEN TO SCHEDULE.
Now...Personvue already has it that certain students are going to get certain exams, yet they operate upon LYING to everyone that it may take up to "6 hours". How is it that they already know that 9 seats were open at 10 AM for other exams? How is it they already know that 11 seats were open for testing, and not 12 from exactly 2 PM-8PM, prior to me taking the exam? You know why? It's because they are fuller of crap than your 1 year old's 4 day old diaper. I go about my life questioning things that are presented to me in reverse. The proof is in the diaper. You simply can't justify their logic with hard evidence to refute their BS claim.
Oh Yes....another thing. Why does an exam ask you what ethnicity you are? What's next? My religion and orientation? Here's another blog to think about. If you have to re-test, pick OTHER as your ethnicity. Apparently, another site of conjecture is twofold.
1. The basis of your testing is based upon the color of your skin. A ton of White males/females and NATIVE AMERICAN males/females are coming forward complaining about how the exam was presenting disproportionately, by way of giving you the maximum amount of questions, almost ensuring your failure. If you are Hispanic, Black, or Otherwise, you get the "normal testing". So, pick OTHER. My race is irrelevant, and so is everyone else's. We all went through hell to get to this test and I wish everyone to pass it the first time equally and fairly.
2. If you are to go test, pick a MONDAY at 8 AM....where they traditionally pick the 75 question exams to give to students, by way of my information gathering techniques. They leave the 265 question exams to the victims in the afternoon to meet their quota. I don't know about anyone else, but after about 3 hours, your mind is done operating on an effective "higher based" content. Maslow's hierarchy of needs kick in such as, "I need drink, food, bathroom, or get me the hell out of here." Passing rates on 75 question exams are FAR better than the 265, so I hope you don't fall into that trap of believing that what you are being told is true about the exam, or that my claim is that they are nothing more than a lying corporate business filling seats at 200 bucks a whack and there's strong evidence that what I believe to be true.
I got the 265 question exam, as I had expected. Also, as I had expected, I failed it.
So, if you believe the garbage they sell you, I challenge you to do the same as I. Use your assessment skills learned and apply them to a different venue.
. GAHHHHH!!!!! NIGHTINGALE WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN MEEEEE
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It's the candidate performance result. When did you get your letter? We will retake it and we will pass. This is temporary, not permanent. We are capable and we will certainly be nurses! WE GOT THIS as long as we do not give up on our hardwork/goals! "Failure is only a failure if it defeats you."