How do you determine that you passed the NCLEX?

IVqueen23 · Dec 28, 2010

theres no need to get nasty lol clearly you are the one who is getting defensive otherwise you wouldnt be posting back. I dont know why you are projecting all this anger out on this post.

nurseyNJNYC · Dec 28, 2010

wow. good luck!

herowneulogy, BSN, RN · Jan 5, 2011

To the OP, I wish you all the best of luck. Kaplan is great, as is the ATI. You have to become familiar with disease patterns and treatments/interventions. Pharmacology, infection control and nurse management are also key topics featured on the exam. If you can identify what the topic is, and then what the NCLEX is really looking for by phrasing a question a certain way, you can identify the answer before even looking at the answer selections. Remember though, give yourself plenty of time to answer the questions. Often people psych themselves out during the exam. ALSO, more critical is that you develop a study plan that is individualized for your own learning curve, no one study method works for everyone.

I just wanted to add that I don't think the user deLite was being rude, more like tough love (but I'm a New Yorker, so....). He/she is right. The exams you've taken in school, simulations, mock NCLEX-style questions that were given to you by school administers don't speak to your ability to provide excellent and safe nursing care. HOWEVER, the NCLEX does. And you need to pass it in order to deliver the kind of care that can help save lives. It doesn't matter if you pass at 75 or 265, the point is, you want to demonstrate the minimum competency needed to work as a nurse. I took it and passed, scored a 75 on my first try. My friend took it and passed with 265. We were both elated nonetheless and will both be considered for the same positions, so keep striving hard! There's a light at the end of the tunnel. Forget about the last 2 exams, move forward. Report back to us, I know you'll be fine

erkantarik · Jan 27, 2011

i did over 5000 practice questions before NCLEX. i got the point where i didnt need to read the question any more. i was just looking at the answers and i knew what was the right answer :) On NCLEX i got 75 questions and i passed. before i left the room i knew i passed the test because the last few questions were too easy for me.

do practice questions, more questions and more questions and more questions then you would be fine

JennyBSN · Jan 27, 2011

Hi Hun first of all congratulations on graduating as a nurse. Second I'm sorry you had two bad days and did not pass the NCLEX. However, it is not the end of the world. I'm glad you got your tears out and now you are ready to go. I just graduated in December and I'm about to take the NCLEX in about a month. Here are some suggestions: since you register with Kaplan: Do the diagnostic test and try to score above 60 then do all the QBAnk questions. Review the course contents on the areas of the diagnostic test that you scored below 60. After all the Qbank questions do the readiness test and try to score 65. Qtrainer test #6 you should 2 weeks before you take the NCLEX and Q Trainer #7 you should do 1 week before the real thing. If you need ANY help PM me. I have some great suggestions. ok Good Luck DO NOT HESITATE TO PM me!

MW37 · Jan 27, 2011

Study, study, study! Do a section/body system at one time- don't skip around from respiratory to OB/GYN, for example. Highlight questions and concepts that stumble you and that you need refreshing on, then go back to it. Take breaks when studying and use another part of your brain by exercising or listening to music. I didn't take a class, but just bought a few review books that came with interactive CDs for the computer, and just studied for a few months. Do at least 5000 practice questions. I didn't take a class, mainly because of the cost, but also because I'm an independent studier by nature.

I passed the NCLEX in 75 questions on the first try, and honestly most of what I studied wasn't even on the NCLEX. Some of the questions were really hard and I honestly had no idea where the question was coming from! The NCLEX is about concepts and information, but it's also about how well you can critically think, prioritize, and analyze a question to find the answer without maybe knowing the material in the question.

I don't think that whether or not you pass the NCLEX is black and white for saying, "You're going to be a great nurse" or "You aren't smart enough to be a nurse and take care of patients." It's just a way to legalize things and legalize nursing practice in a way. I know a lot of people who got straight A's in nursing school, passed the NCLEX on the first try, but I would never want them as my nurse because they don't have common sense or any people skills at all- they're very sheltered.

Just remember, when it comes to the human body and nursing- EVERYTHING is connected.

If you have any other questions, feel free to message me!