I took my nclex exam for the second time yesterday and just wanna scream:scrm:. I just read an interesting post that said that everyone should have it instill in them that they are going to take 265 questions and I agree.
First of all the exam started at 2pm. I studied for four months using Saunders and took the Kaplan assessment test the day before the exan and my scores were pretty high and indicated that I had a good chance of passing. I went in with so much confidence and thought to myself the computer would shut off at 75 question and when it did not I almost peed myself. I took a break at 85 came back thinking just a couple more and at 165 started freaking out. Then around 185 I started praying lord, if you are up there let it cut of before I get to 200 and it kept going..... around 210 I was like anyway around here would be good Loard, just let it cut off.....It finally hit me around 230 I was going to get the full gamet. The last time I looked at my screen was 261 and sure enough at 265 I saw the blue screen of death. I was tired, hungry, ended at 7pm...In the end I started second guess myself, basic stuff I forgot and I swore I saw the same questions about five time just switched around a bit. I had about 8 calculations, 10 SATA, a few priority and who would you see first. But like the others I tink i bombed it. I am not going to cry this time, because I really felt like I gave it my all. So I deal with the results when it comes and will start preparing again.
This weekend will be my Birthday and before I went in, I kept thinking what a wounderful birthday present it would be if I pass. So I am still hoping and praying..We'll see.
This sounds exactly like when I took it for the first. I thought for sure the computer would cut off at 75 but it keep going, and going, and going. I failed with 265. My 45 days is up3/8/08 plan on retaking. This time I plan to take refreshments and have the mind set that I will get all 265 so I don't freak out. Good luck on you next time around. We can do this!!!
You are not alone carribeanbeauty, I also took the exam last week failed with 265 questions as well using saunders only. We will eventually pass this test. Don't give up.
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