NCLEX-RN in Canada

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Specializes in Mental Health, Medicine.

Hello everyone!

I am on of the first New Graduates to take the NCLEX in Canada. The NCLEX replaced our existing national boards (CRNE) as of January 5th, 2015. Today was my test date and I have a few questions and tips for everyone. Since this test is very recent, theres a few kinks that will be discovered.

Pearson Vue Trick: Unfortunately that doesn't work in Canada. Is there any other way to find out my results sooner ? Waiting 4-6 weeks for my results almost seems torturous!!! Especially when you've been anticipating for the exam months in advance.

ID: The Pearson Vue website is not very clear regarding what types of ID are acceptable. If you are a Canadian Citizen, any form of government ID is acceptable. But if you are a permanent resident, you will need to show your passport or permanent resident card. In my case, since I am an American born permanent resident, I came to the testing office only with a British Columbia License. Apparently, this is not acceptable. Luckily I was able to rush back home and grab my passport just in the knick of time to take the test

Computer shut off at 110: Now I understand that the minimum questions to pass/fail is at 75. Kaplan implied that most American NCLEX candidates completed their exam at around 120. I'm just curious to figure out how candidates did in Canada. This concept is new and very different from the CRNE. Because of the unfamiliarity, I am not sure if 110 is good or not.

Lab Values: I was very relieved to see that questions were provided in both SI and U.S.A values. I used Kaplan Prep to study which gave rationales and lab values in American values. Don't stress too much about this!.

Take your time: I found 6 hours to be sufficient amount of time. I finished mine in 2.5hrs. Don't rush, and think through everything. No need to worry about the clock.

Don't Stress Out: I realized that questions kept getting harder as I went through. Feeling like you have no idea whats going on is pretty normal. It's suppose to test your limits and question yourself.

Take Breaks: Take advantage of the breaks! I found that after I took a break it was a lot easier to concentrate. Also bring something to snack on, gives good brain fuel to continue the exam.

Don't bring anything you don't need: They're very strict at the testing centre. You will only be allowed to bring your ID and your locker key to the testing. They give you everything else that you'll need

Study: I used both Mosby's NCLEX-RN text and the Kaplan Prep. I found both to be useful, but I feel that Kaplan has helped me prepare better. It's a bit pricey, but it taught me how to analyze questions and prioritize better. Their decision tree is useful when taking the NCLEX exam. I highly recommend it.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE

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Hi there. I took nclex RN in Hamilton Canada on 5th January 2015 too, and ended at 75 questions. I just checked PVT and I got a good pop up.try it again and let me know. Good luck

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Specializes in Mental Health, Medicine.

Thanks for the tip! I just took the exam this afternoon and will probably have to wait until tomorrow or friday. When I clicked the quick results link, it mentions that its not available in Canada. I'm glad theres a way to get around it from our end.

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u can try it now. I took the exam on 5th of January too. I got the pvt pop up yesterday already. We are all in Canada . So u can get too

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Specializes in Mental Health, Medicine.

I tried to register again for the NCLEX this afternoon and this was the message I got

"The candidate currently has test results that are on hold. A new registration cannot be created at this time."

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
I tried to register again for the NCLEX this afternoon and this was the message I got

"The candidate currently has test results that are on hold. A new registration cannot be created at this time."

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I replied to your other thread

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Thought I'd start a 2014 PVT poll

"Good" pop up says: "Our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. Please contact your member board for further assistance. Another registration cannot be made at this time."

"Test on hold" pop up says: "The candidate currently has test results that are on hold"

"Credit card page": takes you to the credit card page to make a payment.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Thought I'd start a 2014 PVT poll

"Good" pop up says: "Our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. Please contact your member board for further assistance. Another registration cannot be made at this time."

"Test on hold" pop up says: "The candidate currently has test results that are on hold"

"Credit card page": takes you to the credit card page to make a payment.

Last edit by mslovebug on Feb 1, '14

Everyone goes to the credit card page as of late August 2014

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almost same. Mine as this

"Good" pop up says: "Our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. Another regist cannot be made at this time."

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Specializes in Mental Health, Medicine.
almost same. Mine as this

"Good" pop up says: "Our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. Another regist cannot be made at this time."

Hmm I wonder why mine is different. Does everyone else you know have the same message as you?

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no. I don't know anyone took this exam in Canada till now. You are the first one and only one. Do u know some body did this? And their results?

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Hmm I wonder why mine is different. Does everyone else you know have the same message as you?

Your test requires an audit. There is nothing you can do until the audit is complete.

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