What was your time frame for completing the exma. Or when it shut off. I realize numbers of questions you get does not matter. But it took me a little over an hour. And when I completed the women who was monitoring the place.. she says "wow you are a quick test taker" HAH thannnnnkkkksss. I think its just me and how i take tests. But im curious, how long did you take?
CrazyCatLadyRN, BSN, RN 110 Posts May 25, 2011 About an hour and thirty-five minutes-75 questions. That's about normal for me. I want's trying to do anything quicker or slower than how I normally test.
missingunc 79 Posts May 25, 2011 Curious, I did the same thing.. I didnt over stress about time -- Just took the test to my ability and at my normal pace. It was just funny -- this women knows im taking a stressful test and says "WOW that was fast". Of course she probably ment well by it but still. Hah.
caliotter3 38,333 Posts May 25, 2011 I wasn't fast. I think I remember it being about two or two and a half hours. My head and eyes hurt from the strain of looking at the computer screen. I was more unhappy about that than the test itself.
CrazyCatLadyRN, BSN, RN 110 Posts May 25, 2011 yeah, I really think the NCLEX isn;t the time to try "new" testing strategy or pacing. If you did well at a certain pace in nursing school and got good grade, then it will probably work on the NCLEX.
turnforthenurse, MSN, NP 3,364 Posts Specializes in ER, progressive care. Has 7 years experience. May 25, 2011 I took a little over an hour and a half and had 75 questions. One of my friends finished hers within 25 minutes and had 75 questions Her results were on hold for further review lol...but she passed! she's just a very fast test taker, I guess.
passredskins1 186 Posts May 26, 2011 first time i took nclex ..265 questions was about 5 hrs 45 mins..... 2nd time i passed with 75 questions which took me 1 hour......first time was just the worst experience ever.....my eyes and head hurt during the test...it definately made me fail....but i was more ready the second time....and yes the guy said i was quick...in @ 815, out @ 915
boisern84 130 Posts Specializes in Cardiology, NCLEX instructor. May 26, 2011 About 1 hour and 15 minutes for 75 questions
