Just got finished taking the NCLEX-PN exam and i got cut off at....

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85 questions. I feel so nervous about it passing! Cutting off at 85 questions, this is good right? I dont feel that i totally bombed the test though... any input?

I too, know exactly how you feel! My test shut off at 85 and I was sooo happy b/c I was on two hours of sleep and I didn't feel I could sit through the entire 205 questions...but then when I exited the testing center, I felt really unsure of myself and kinda sick and like I failed. I'm in CA and we had to wait for our results for at least 4 weeks! (it actually took 5 weeks until I got the results in the mail). And over those 5 weeks I was overanalyzing so much.....but I found out I PASSED! (just this last Saturday). Seriously, I was so ecstatic! Don't worry...everyone in my class who took it and were all waiting results and fearful that we failed, have all passed.

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The test sounds very similar to my networking certification exams. They are designed using a special algorithm that figures out where your weaknesses are, based on the answers to the questions (which are pulled randomly from a large pool). If your doing poorly in one area, the software will start hitting you with more questions in that area, and yes, they will become more difficult.

The "cutoff" is a based on this algorithm. It figures out, based on the amount of questions remaining, if you can still pass based on your continued performance.

My network tests were crazy. I had 7 separate tests to take, and each test was 15 to 35 questions, with 45 minutes to complete any one test. some were t/f, multiple choice, and some were you had to complete a simulation.

I agree, it's quite unnerving when it simply cuts you off and ends the test.

patrick

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Moved to the NCLEX Discussion forum.

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Specializes in Med Surg, Telemetry, Long Term Care.
guys ask ko lng:

do i need to take the nclex review from a center?

i have a saunders too would that be enough?

You can attend a review centre or do self studies..Saunders 4th edition would be enough..Try doing suzannes plan..

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HI guys am a foriegn educational nurse who has been approved to sit this so frightening neclex exam that you all talk about. anyway it will be harder for me as i did all my training in england, i have the relevant books, saunders, kaplan strategies practice and review and Q &A Lippincotts. is this enough to get me through (HELP) have not sechduled yet for exam as my board papers expire in june, i have to reapply to the boards for another year inorder to give my self from now till then to study, pls tell me what u think!!!!!!

a stressed out nurse!

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