I'm feeling low in the dumps.Need some insights from post-nclex test takers.

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Hi guys, i took the nclex-rn exam last october 31. It took me 4 hours just to answer 75 questions before it stopped. Now, i'm feeling so low and down in the dumps. Sure, i studied for 8 months, did LaCharity and answered Kaplan Trainer. But the difficult level questions i have expected didn't come like dopamine and dobutamine computations( i didn't have any computations at all!) plus i have only 3 SATA's. All i have was multiple type of questions on meds, prioritization, psych, dx tests and few diseases. Does that mean i haven't reached that level of difficulty? Because i was expecting i would reached 100+ questions to prove my competence but then i was very shocked that it ended just at 75. Is that a normal feeling for post-nclex takers? Because my anxiety is really killing me. I felt i messed it up.:banghead: I need some advice or insights. Please help!Thanks.:(

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Yes very normal for you to feel like this when you come out of the exam

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Specializes in Peds Hem, Onc, Med/Surg.

The first time I took it, and it shut me off at 75 I internally yelled. It was horrible. I felt like I need more questions. Then I was miserable for the rest of the day. Plus I made my whole family miserable. I do not recommend this. Just think positively. Just because it shut off doesn't mean you failed.

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I felt like crap coming out of the NCLEX-RN the previous 2 times I have taken it. It is a super hard test that makes you feel HORRIBLE! I understand how you feel. Keep your head up and try to stay positive. Good luck!

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You actually do not want to have computations on your exam, you were tested on them in school. You want to see priority type questions.

SATA questions are only a format, they do not determine level of difficulty just be getting one. And they are not needed to pass the exam.

You are going to need to wait until you get your results, the number of questions has no bearing on your results.

Best of luck to you.

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Thank you guys for the piece of insights and advice:). I really appreciate it so much. It made my feelings better although sometimes I do feel some anxiety attack thinking what the result would be:confused:. I just keep praying to let my mind open to the plans of God for me because He knows what is best for each one of us in His time and in His ways.:saint::bow::up::yeah:

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Everything's gonna be ok. Relax. You did ur best and let God do the rest. You will pass. Be positive.

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Specializes in LTC, case mgmt, agency.

Good Luck. :wshgrt:

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Good Luck. I didnt have any math questions and mine shut off at 76, and I passed. Keep thinking positive!!!

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Specializes in Med Surg, Telemetry, Long Term Care.

goodluck and think positive.God bless

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Specializes in Peds,ER,FP,Med/surg/oncol, Hospice.

I suzanne, Question for you. I took the NCLEX today and the computer shut off at 132 uestions I did have 3 or 4 math problems on the test. I did have alot of priority and triage. I am so nervous. Does having math questions mean you fail?

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
I suzanne, Question for you. I took the NCLEX today and the computer shut off at 132 uestions I did have 3 or 4 math problems on the test. I did have alot of priority and triage. I am so nervous. Does having math questions mean you fail?

No it doesn't mean you failed. Good luck

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