How did you feel after you took the NCLEX?

[RunBabyRN]

If you passed, how did you feel after taking the exam?

I just left mine, and am not feeling great. Aaaaarrrgg! 75 questions, and just...

[S.RN]

I felt like I failed. I didn't think there was any one direct way to study for that test. I'm not sure anything could have prepared me for it, I used Kaplan and maybe it helped a bit but overall I'm still unsure. I was actually hoping for more than 75 questions because by the time it had gotten to 75 I felt as though I still hadn't proved my competency. Nevertheless it shut off at 75. I got the good pop up on PVT, I tried several times just to make sure, lol.

[kgl_2014]

I cried in the elevator down to the lobby. I didn't know how to feel. 75 questions and it cut off. Passed!

[S.RN]

kgl_2014, I couldn't even check for myself. I had my hubby check. I was a mess, I was certain there was no way. I felt so horrible. Did you try to re-register?

[kgl_2014]

SSRM, I did try and got the good pop up. I had to drive 3 hours from my house to take it, so I didn't give myself a chance to check until I got to a friend's house lol.

Registered Nurse y'all!

[scaredsilly, BSN, RN]

I was 100% sure I failed. I couldn't even breathe. Made my mom do the pvt trick and got the good pop up

[S.RN]

Y'all that test was like being in a pressure cooker. lol

[Nienna Celebrindal]

When I did my PN test I bawled the rest of the day.

[RunBabyRN]

I felt like I failed. I didn't think there was any one direct way to study for that test. I'm not sure anything could have prepared me for it, I used Kaplan and maybe it helped a bit but overall I'm still unsure. I was actually hoping for more than 75 questions because by the time it had gotten to 75 I felt as though I still hadn't proved my competency. Nevertheless it shut off at 75. I got the good pop up on PVT, I tried several times just to make sure, lol.

I found myself hoping for more questions, too! I made a decision not to do the PVT (because frankly, I don't trust it), so I just have to wait it out. Of course CA doesn't participate in Quick Results! Gah!

[RunBabyRN]

I cried a little when I got downstairs and saw my husband. We picked up cheesecake and zinfandel on the way home!

[S.RN]

Well from what I've read it's pretty reliable if you can't register. There seems to be a gray area if it allows you to put in your credit card information. I've been on AN for four years and from everything I've gathered I trust it.

[Camwill, ASN, BSN, MSN, DNP, LPN, APRN, NP]

I was relieved when I left but surprised that the test ended so fast. I took 75 questions and finished in under 45 minutes. I got the good pop up and paid for the results and I passed :) congrats to all you new RN's!!!!