NCLEX experience 75Q-Failed ATI comp predictor

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ATI & NCLEX

My school requires us to do ATI so every course has a proctored exam and I always got level 2's which is what is expected of us. When I took peds I got a 0 and when I retook it I still got a 0 and from that day forward I was always defeated by ATI. My professor said "maybe you just arnt good at ATI" but I had literally never gotten less than a level 2 up until her class.

I have horrible test anxiety that literally turned my life upside down once I started nursing school.

We were required to take the ATI comprehensive predictor and receive a 70% (98% chance of passing NCLEX on our first try) in order to get our sit pass and in order to graduate.

The first time I took it I got a 66% which was devastating and I had to remediate and take it again. I studied so hard I did every single practice test available, wrote out 20 pages front and back of remediation; I did everything.... but I only got a 68% when I retook it.

This took all of my confidence away which made it even harder for me to keep studying and try again but I didn't give up. I cried a lot but I kept at it.

I retook the exam again and got a 70% FINALLY PASSED!

I was embarrassed that it took me this long since most people passed the first time however I know my anxiety played a huge role I had panic attacks during the first two exams, I would take a break and end up in tears just from fear. Before my final/successful attempt at the ATI comp predictor I was put on anxiety medication which clearly made a huge difference. test anxiety is a real thing and if you suffer from anxiety don't be scared to ask for help; I did not want to be medicated but once I gave in I it did make a world of difference.

Prepping for NCLEX I wanted absolutely NOTHING to do with ATI; I was traumatized by that entire experience and I knew I wanted something else to make me feel less anxious about taking boards.

I signed up for the NCSBN- RN 5 week prep course and it was fantastic. I did all the practice questions and they give you lessons in case you want to go back and review in more detail... also with each client need category quiz they give you a list of "things to remember" which highlights what is really important to know for NCLEX; after all they are who writes the exam.

I took NCLEX this morning, my test shut off at 75 questions and I am anxiously awaiting my results. I am terrified.

* not every prep course will work for everyone, ATI did not work for me but I really enjoyed the NCSBN prep class. if one doesn't work for you don't get discouraged that you don't know the material; NCLEX is minimal competency.. thats what I kept telling myself when I was second guessing myself during the exam.

my biggest tips for NCLEX

1. have confidence; even if you are scared tell yourself everyday that you will pass & pray

2. take breaks- I told myself that every 25 questions I would get up and walk round, stretch, get water just give my brain a break.

3. SAFETY..... NCLEX wants to make sure that you will not kill anyone, regardless of what the question is; think safety, what will keep this patient safe.

(once I viewed every question as a safety question it really changed the way I thought about the question, not focused so much on what I know or don't know but what is the most safe thing for this patient)

4. mentally prepare for a 265 question exam because you never know what you're going to get and its better to be nicely surprised and get less but you want to be mentally prepared to sit there and think for 6 hours.

you have a solid knowledge base but can you keep the patient safe.... YES and that is why you will pass!

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Hi, I know this post is from June, but I am in the exact same situation. I failed my ati predictor by 0.7 of a point. We had to get 70% to pass on one of the two tests. My first one was a 68.3% and the second one a 69.3%. I have horrible anxiety, never medicated because I have always been afraid it would make me too sleepy, but I have constantly felt I needed to. What RX did you get? Dosage? Did you just take it right before the exam, or during the whole preparation?

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hi i am in the same boat! i just failed mine by 2% for passing for my school. I just had a baby and have been a little distracted but I felt confident. Anyways I have to take it again and pass in 2 weeks or no graduation. My question is was the second time you took it different than the first and was the third test the same as the first one? Just trying to gauge if it is the same information just different questions or if I need to study completely different items. I have test anxiety as well and it is so hard to overcome. I am happy you made it!

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On 11/13/2018 at 11:44 AM, scampione said:

hi i am in the same boat! i just failed mine by 2% for passing for my school. I just had a baby and have been a little distracted but I felt confident. Anyways I have to take it again and pass in 2 weeks or no graduation. My question is was the second time you took it different than the first and was the third test the same as the first one? Just trying to gauge if it is the same information just different questions or if I need to study completely different items. I have test anxiety as well and it is so hard to overcome. I am happy you made it!

Hi do you have any tips ? I take my third attempt soon and I’m super nervous !!!!!!!!! How was it for you ?

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On 6/21/2018 at 10:31 AM, FLnurse'18 said:

ATI & NCLEX

My school requires us to do ATI so every course has a proctored exam and I always got level 2's which is what is expected of us. When I took peds I got a 0 and when I retook it I still got a 0 and from that day forward I was always defeated by ATI. My professor said "maybe you just arnt good at ATI" but I had literally never gotten less than a level 2 up until her class.

I have horrible test anxiety that literally turned my life upside down once I started nursing school.

We were required to take the ATI comprehensive predictor and receive a 70% (98% chance of passing NCLEX on our first try) in order to get our sit pass and in order to graduate.

The first time I took it I got a 66% which was devastating and I had to remediate and take it again. I studied so hard I did every single practice test available, wrote out 20 pages front and back of remediation; I did everything.... but I only got a 68% when I retook it.

This took all of my confidence away which made it even harder for me to keep studying and try again but I didn't give up. I cried a lot but I kept at it.

I retook the exam again and got a 70% FINALLY PASSED!

I was embarrassed that it took me this long since most people passed the first time however I know my anxiety played a huge role I had panic attacks during the first two exams, I would take a break and end up in tears just from fear. Before my final/successful attempt at the ATI comp predictor I was put on anxiety medication which clearly made a huge difference. test anxiety is a real thing and if you suffer from anxiety don't be scared to ask for help; I did not want to be medicated but once I gave in I it did make a world of difference.

Prepping for NCLEX I wanted absolutely NOTHING to do with ATI; I was traumatized by that entire experience and I knew I wanted something else to make me feel less anxious about taking boards.

I signed up for the NCSBN- RN 5 week prep course and it was fantastic. I did all the practice questions and they give you lessons in case you want to go back and review in more detail... also with each client need category quiz they give you a list of "things to remember" which highlights what is really important to know for NCLEX; after all they are who writes the exam.

I took NCLEX this morning, my test shut off at 75 questions and I am anxiously awaiting my results. I am terrified.

* not every prep course will work for everyone, ATI did not work for me but I really enjoyed the NCSBN prep class. if one doesn't work for you don't get discouraged that you don't know the material; NCLEX is minimal competency.. thats what I kept telling myself when I was second guessing myself during the exam.

my biggest tips for NCLEX

1. have confidence; even if you are scared tell yourself everyday that you will pass & pray

2. take breaks- I told myself that every 25 questions I would get up and walk round, stretch, get water just give my brain a break.

3. SAFETY..... NCLEX wants to make sure that you will not kill anyone, regardless of what the question is; think safety, what will keep this patient safe.

(once I viewed every question as a safety question it really changed the way I thought about the question, not focused so much on what I know or don't know but what is the most safe thing for this patient)

4. mentally prepare for a 265 question exam because you never know what you're going to get and its better to be nicely surprised and get less but you want to be mentally prepared to sit there and think for 6 hours.

you have a solid knowledge base but can you keep the patient safe.... YES and that is why you will pass!

Can you message me on how you studied for the retake? I take it in a couple of days!

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Hi, I took my Comp predictor and fail it by two points. Could someone message me and tell me how did you study for the retake and was it similar?

Thanks

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