So, okay. I have been reading online almost everything about PVT. INSANITY maybe.,
I would just like to share my experience in writing rather than video taping myself.
I am a foreign nurse from the Philippines. A 5 years registered Nurse. I just got in the States and was advised to challenge NCLEX PN so I could work as a vocational nurse for the mean time while I wait for my ATT for NCLEX RN. So, I did.
I am terribly scared and nervous and until now I keep on doubting myself.
Here's my story.
I took the exam last February 19, 2015.Thursday. I was scheduled at 2:00pm but I came in 30 minutes early but they let me in anyway. they said it was okay. I had to use the bathroom before I went inside the testing room. I was a little bit shaky because I drank 2 bottles of Red Bull + the real tension of the test.. I even jumped twice just to loose my tension. I am really nervous. I stayed infront of the computer for 4 hours straight. Did not take any of the two bathroom breaks. Which I should be because of the energy drink. I started and took my time with every questions that I encountered on the first 85 questions mostly SATA, Delegations, 2 computations and some medicines that i promised myself that I would remember so I could read about it after the exam but then again I couldn't remember any of it. I swear. anyway, I got more nervous when the computer did not shut off at 85. so I still continued answering the questions. the first break icon pop up and I just declined and continue with the test. I was terribly scared that I might run out of time. So, I kept looking what number I was and the time. I got in 150+ and its still going. oh my gosh, and I looked at my time I only have less than an hour to finish. but, I kept in mind to filter options whenever I get delegations so I would end up with two of the best possible answers. Every time it was hard for me, I took my time to close my eyes and say to myself "Lord, please help me chose the right answer. Lord, help me pass." then I would decide and click NEXT. before I know it, the break icon pop up again but again, too scared of running out of time. I did not take that break. I looked at the test number I was already in 190. so, I took my time with every question although I only have 15 minutes. then suddenly, the computer shut off. I didn't even know that was the last question for me. I only have 9 minutes left. I signed out and called the attention of the staff at Pearson.
I know understand how the nurses would say that they felt so bad without having an idea if you pass or not. I got in my car. I sent a text to my husband since he was in school. I have never ever felt this disappointed in my life. all I know is I don't know if I pass or fail. I was thinking 3 weeks of self study isn't enough. I was having terrbile mixed emotions. I checked my email and got a message from peason that I have taken the test and some states have 48 business hours quick result. i didnt pay attention to that. anyway, I messaged my LVN friend and told him that Im done. he asked me how many Questions did I answer, I was like I dont know 210 maybe., and he said its 205 for NCLEX-PN. I didn't know or I did not pay attention., I was thinking that the maximum test for PN was 255., I cant think clearly. I was running the freeway quite fast. I can't explain. So, When I got home I stayed in the car. keeping my silent and thinking of how I did during the test. after 10-20 minutes of silence in the car. I went in the house and told my family that the test was hard. and I stayed in bed quietly. and prayed and thank GOd that I couldn't have lasted infront of that computer for 4 hours straight without feeling the urge to pee and I did not feel any headache and I did not lose hope in answering the SATA although it keeps on getting harder each time.
I guess when you're desperate. You will really search on how to find out if you pass or not. there I came to see the PVT. I even watched video and read a lot of comments and blogs about it., I even asked a friend about it. he told me that if I am not sure if I pass don't take the risk of losing $200 because its non refundable.
around 8pm, I am trying to relax my mind and my body, I am tired. my brain is drained. but my body is still up thinking about the exam. I finally tried the PVT first time, using a debit card with less than $200. since I read some people would put incorrect information or they use gift cards. then I got the good pop up., my heart skip a beat. but since I have been reading blogs and comments. I am not fully happy with it. But it did gave me a 10% chance of passing.
around 10pm, I took Benadryl & I drank a glass of milk. still cant sleep. I did another PVT but this time with a debit card more than $200 in it. so, this time im taking the risk of losing my $200. Then I got the good pop up again. but still doubtful because some people said in their comments or blogs that you have to wait for 24 hours or more before it could only be accurate because they said that the test is checked twice.
So, 24 hours have passed.its Friday.I am terrified to try the PVT because I might get bad pop up. So, i did not do it after 24 hours. Then I remember the email from Pearson about the 48 business hours for quick result. I told myself to wait for the quick result. I have been checking and opening my account every hour. then came the 48 hours, nothing yet. So, I read that california is not included in the quick result. my cousins were with me waiting for the quick result. they told me pass or fail we would still celebrate. =)
So, I explained to them that I overlooked and California isn't included in the quick result. I was that nervous. and Didn't pay attention to details. So, again, I did the PVT (Saturday night) with the minimum debit card and got the good pop up. I was still doubting myself. I said maybe the weekends doesnt count. so, I did not attempt to do it Sunday as well.
So, Monday morning, I said to myself this will be the last time I will do the PVT. after this one i will just wait for the result. I used my debit card with more than $200 in it. and was even covering my eyes like a kid while I click SUBMIT ORDER. I smiled and got the good pop up. It gave me 30% of hope that I did pass. PVT sometimes helps hopeless people and chances that they might have pass.
So, right now. what I can do is wait for the official result in 6 weeks time.
I promise to update this account if I pass or not. I wish I knew this site before. So, I could have people to talk to and asked suggestions and books and maybe a study partner too in California. oh well. thank you for letting me vent out in this site.
Lil<3LPN
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Hey everyone, still waiting for my license to show up.
As of right now I'm just waiting for a morning position to open up at the hospital I work at. I'm working as a cna for right now till then. There might be an opening soon at a dr office that's associated with the hospital so kinda waiting for that. I work in the ER and I love it. I wished they hired LPN but they don't.
I learned so much working there and I swear it helped me with the NCLEX as well. LOL. I love everyone I work with. Down the road when I get my RN, I'll be back.