I am an international graduate (Graduated nursing school last year, 2014). I am one of the "smart" kids since lower school until college back in my hometown. I always get good grades and I am a good test taker. I even passed my country's local board of nursing exam without studying.
NCLEX PREPARATION
I studied for a month, 8 hours/day. I read the Saunders book cover to cover and answered probably 1/4 of LaCharity book. I watched a lot of medical/nursing videos on youtube. I read a lot of stories of people who passed and failed the nclex and wrote down test taking strategies.
EXAM DAY
I was a little nervous but didn't let that bother me. Computer shut off at 90 question in 1 hour and 30 mins. I didn't find the questions "that" hard though it is hard. I got 18 SATA, 4 Exhibits, 1 calculation, 3 delegation and the rest are priority and disease control questions. I didn't get to use the ABC's and Maslow's that much because my priority questions are more about health problems/diseases that doesn't involve airway, breathing and circulation. I answered it based on who I think will die first. I walked out the test center smiling because I was confident that I did good. After 2 days, I checked the quick results only to see the big "FAIL" word. Its crazy. I was shocked. I actually THOUGHT everything went well but yeah, thats what I thought. I guess what I knew wasn't good enough. I don't really know why I failed but I'm keeping my head up. I need to move on and do better.
I checked the NCSBN and found out that the passing rate for international graduates is only 32% as of April to July 2015. Why though? Well, I guess I am not alone. It is heart breaking but I know we can do this!
I am retaking it again in 45 days. Wish me luck! I hope I'll get it this time!
I am open for comments and any help will be much appreciated!
NOTE: Getting a lot of SATA and prioritization questions nor getting "hard" questions doesn't mean you are above the passing rate. I am the living proof. I didn't get any basic questions but still I failed.
Yeah good luck! make sure you are doing content AND lots of questions! try to even do 10 or 5 questions on busy days, get some phone apps to help you on the go, and make Flashcards for your weak points & for labs/meds... it help me soooo much.
Did you retake the nclex-rn already? Im an international grad too and i sat for the nclex, passed at the 4th attempt with 75 questions. I passed even with so much going on in life (double job, nclex 2 weeks after giving birth!) Prayer is so powerful. And never give up! All the best wishes to you.
Hello guys. I took the nclex last sept 10 and till now im anxiously waiting for the quick result
I went on for 232 questions is there possibility that i fail or pass?. Thanks i only had 15-20 sata questions.
There is CERTAINTY that you failed or passed. You definitely did one or the other, there isn't another option. Number of SATA questions has no bearing on whether you passed or failed.
@luvis4kips Not yet. I will be taking it before the year ends. Hopefully, I'll pass this time. Thank you so much for the encouragement! I really appreciate it!
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jasica,
i would like to get your study notes.email me please [email protected]
thank you