NCLEX-PN cut off @ 85 today! I want to cry.

[shining_star28463]

I took my NCLEX-PN earlier this morning and it cut off at 85. I just wanted to scream and shake the computer screen. I felt like I didn't know anything. I have counted at least eleven questions that I've gotten wrong already and that was with easy stuff that I should have known (i.e. etiology of certain disorders like Cushings and what to assess after an epidural opiate agonist has been given and how you can tell when left sided heart failure is getting worst). I don't know what I was thinking. It's like I went blank. I mean, I graduated nursing school with the highest GPA in the class and today I felt like I didn't learn anything. And I studied. I did the 5 week course with Learning Ext. and I did questions with Saunders almost daily. I feel so stupid.

I did have about 4 math problems and at least 5 SATA and a few priority questions but the easiest ones I MISSED! I stumbled to the car with an stunned expression on my face and now I just want to cry. All of my friends have passed and their tests carried on to higher numbers. I just feel like I'm doomed. There's no way I passed the test and missed those easy questions. I am embarassed and I feel like a complete idiot.

I should find out on Friday, but I already feel like I failed. I want to crawl into a cave and die.

[smallcheeks]

I used to think I was so patient. It's only been two hours since I finished my test and I keep refreshing the Pearson Vue website to see if the results are in yet. I think I had 85 questions. All I remember is getting close to 85 and then the whole thing shut off. I thought I hit something wrong. Since I felt dumb as a brick while answering the questions, I was sure they were going to give me another 100 questions as to allow me the opportunity to prove that I did learn SOMETHING in school.

I told my friend this morning that I would have a feeling of how well I did when I left. But right now the only feeling I have is butterflies.

[Christy_181]

Took mine sept 10 and shut offs at 85...still anxiously waiting 4 my result...btw im in california

[KAYBDT6, BSN, RN]

Stay positive!

[AngelicMommy]

ohhh sweetie dont freak out now, mine cut off close to that number as well and i was like i either royally failed it or i passed and it turns out i passed it!!! dont stress ok sweetie. ive been an lpn for 6yrs now. you'll be fine.

[cebuana_nurse]

Do the PVT. It will help you calm your nerves while waiting for the dreaded official results. Good Luck! I know you pass! CONGRATS in advance! =D

[smallcheeks]

Ok now I feel silly for flaking out. I mean I KNOW I got SEVERAL questions wrong. But somehow I passed. It's kind of scary if you think about it... how does the test REALLY determine if you know your stuff? If you only get 85 questions (75 for RN's), ony 60 of those questions are actually scored.

[caliotter3]

Wishing you good luck.

[JohnnyTICU]

Worry about nothing, it is the easiest test you will ever take.

[NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN]

You passed !!!