Got the Dreaded "On Hold" Popup...

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Just got home from my NCLEX-RN. I got 75 questions and was done in about an hour. I had only about 15 SATA, 1 ECG, 1 math, 1 picture, and 2 drag and drops. I feel like I failed for some reason. If I remember back 2.5 years when I took my NCLEX-PN, I got 85 questions and felt like I failed too when in all reality I passed. I got the dreaded 'on hold' pop-up and was wondering how long holds are usually in place? I'm sure it totally depends but wondering if those who have got the 'on hold' popup could let me know how long they had to wait. Not sure why I got the 'on hold' popup but I did have to use the restroom at question 50 and had a little trouble with the palm scanner because my hand was still wet from washing. Any insight here? I'm trying to stay positive and calm but it is a seemingly impossible task. :arghh:

Thanks @RNsRWe for the information. I think I was just 'researching' out of feeling both desperate and anxious. You're right, I do feel like I'm losing my mind over this. I moved to a new state two months ago and don't have much for support here, so I'm really glad that I have my AN fam to help me get through this :)

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hold status changed..I failed again :(

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There are lots of reasons for "the hold" but they all boil down to one: test integrity. They need to be absolutely sure that your exam session was not compromised in any way and that all rules were adhered to. Furthermore, I imagine that this doesn't just mean YOUR performance. It could also mean your proctor's performance as well. If the proctor did something wrong, it could affect everyone's exam experience and possibly affect test integrity, but they'll have to put everyone's results on hold for that and the only way you'd know it's NOT you is that everyone you tested with is also reporting "the hold."

If you do get "the hold" you must understand that there's NOTHING you can do about it except wait and hope you don't go too batty in the meantime. Watch a movie, eat some popcorn, marvel at the Muppet's Swedish Chef's ability to do, well, anything and that should get you through the first afternoon.

@akulahawkRN, thank you so much for taking the time to write back to me. After going through a MANIC phase, I now feel at least a little bit better. What will be, will be. I made myself a batch of macaroni and cheese (my fav comfort food) and am now catching up on my reality shows. Thanks for all the support everyone, it really does mean a lot :)

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hold status changed..I failed again :(

I'm so sorry to hear that @badgirl. I'm here for you if you need anything. I can't imagine what you are going through right now. Sending you a virtual hug :sorry:

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What do you mean? did it take you to the cc page? or you viewed your quick results?

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Thank you Nurse2be. I stopped at 83 questions within 2 hours. I know my last question was right. Thats the only thing i am positive about. the rest is such a blur. Its been 48 hours since i took my exam. no results yet. I am PAINFULLY waiting. Lol. I will pray for the both of us. Best of luck for us. :)

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Yes,it took me cc page and after few minutes i got official results...don know from where to start..I got last 2 question right too...dear all please pray for me next time..I really need to pass :(

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One more question for y'all.. I got about 4 questions on the same exact thing. I obviously can't go into much detail about what this 'thing' was but I'm just wondering if that means that I didn't know much about this certain 'thing' so it kept pounding me with questions about it or if it is true that it is really randomized? Also, I forgot to mention that I didn't get a single delegation question....boo! That was my fav topic! I probably got about 4 REALLY HARD (compared to the LaCharity book) prioritization questions though. I got the last question wrong (I know this for sure) hoping the last question was one of the research questions :nailbiting:

Okay, I'll be the first to say it...I'm going CRAZY over here!

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You still got chance dear!! I am praying for you!!

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You still got chance dear!! I am praying for you!!

Thanks @badgirl.... I need all the prayers I can get right now :unsure:

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Good thoughts to you Nurse2beMN!!!!!!!! Hang in there we will think of you

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Thanks @wayfinder and CONGRATULATIONS, RN!

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