Hi guys! Took my NCLEX exam this month and I felt the disappointment like every test takers that was writing in this site. I would say that I felt 50-50 after taking the exam at 75 questions, I was quite happy I finished at 75 but unsure if I PASSED or not.
I had 16 SATA's, 3 drag and drop, lot of prioritization's and 1 image. The contents of my exam are about infection control, OB, PAEDS, community health, med surg, delegation and research. I was waiting for any computations and simple questions but literally I have not answered any easy questions (like side effects, positioning). I only used Saunders Comprehensive Review book 5th edition and uploaded the pdf in google, downloaded it on my phone to review. I also used the Saunders Exam app in Apple store to use as my review questions and THAT'S IT. I haven't use Uworld, Kaplan etc. just SAUNDERS.
On the day of the exam, I did not bring any food or drinks because I was assuming to finish at 75 and thought I can go outside to buy some but they said that was not allowed, they are strict on their rules. So the stress and anxiety was added because I need to finish fast and if not I will be hungry on the next 265 questions. I answered the questions word by word so I took my time for 2hours and 10 minutes to be exact and answered the survey/research for 20 minutes. I can say that if I go along with 265 questions, 6 hours was not enough for me.
I went home wondering if I will pass or not, I even told my mom I might fail but she said it's fine as long as you gave your best. I must say I am quite confident that I will since I googled some of my questions and my answer was mostly correct, I literally memorized the questions. I want to RECOMMEND to use Uworld because it will help you to answer difficult question and will train you on how to attack this unusual questions which I find hard to answer because I only used Saunders which only asks simple and based on the book type of questions. I would say that NCLEX asks common sense/brain draining type of questions because it consists of prioritization's, I don't know but that is what I felt. Working in a hospital based setting will help you to answer easily and understand the questions.
Saunders will help you to gain base knowledge and I thank that book for helping me reach the ladder for my future career.
I can say to know if you likely pass at 75 questions are:
- you are answering lot of sata's, prioritization
- answering moderate-easy questions on the very last part of your exam - if you compare on the middle part of part of the exam it is really different ( it means that the computer have decided you passed their mark/standard.)
- answering straight correct answers on the last part but the question was all the same level of difficulty.
- noticed that if you answer two right questions they will give you the hard question right away
After onerous 62 hours of waiting, I received my result yesterday via email (quick result) and I passed. ???
Hi guys! Took my NCLEX exam this month and I felt the disappointment like every test takers that was writing in this site. I would say that I felt 50-50 after taking the exam at 75 questions, I was quite happy I finished at 75 but unsure if I PASSED or not.
I had 16 SATA's, 3 drag and drop, lot of prioritization's and 1 image. The contents of my exam are about infection control, OB, PAEDS, community health, med surg, delegation and research. I was waiting for any computations and simple questions but literally I have not answered any easy questions (like side effects, positioning). I only used Saunders Comprehensive Review book 5th edition and uploaded the pdf in google, downloaded it on my phone to review. I also used the Saunders Exam app in Apple store to use as my review questions and THAT'S IT. I haven't use Uworld, Kaplan etc. just SAUNDERS.
On the day of the exam, I did not bring any food or drinks because I was assuming to finish at 75 and thought I can go outside to buy some but they said that was not allowed, they are strict on their rules. So the stress and anxiety was added because I need to finish fast and if not I will be hungry on the next 265 questions. I answered the questions word by word so I took my time for 2hours and 10 minutes to be exact and answered the survey/research for 20 minutes. I can say that if I go along with 265 questions, 6 hours was not enough for me.
I went home wondering if I will pass or not, I even told my mom I might fail but she said it's fine as long as you gave your best. I must say I am quite confident that I will since I googled some of my questions and my answer was mostly correct, I literally memorized the questions. I want to RECOMMEND to use Uworld because it will help you to answer difficult question and will train you on how to attack this unusual questions which I find hard to answer because I only used Saunders which only asks simple and based on the book type of questions. I would say that NCLEX asks common sense/brain draining type of questions because it consists of prioritization's, I don't know but that is what I felt. Working in a hospital based setting will help you to answer easily and understand the questions.
Saunders will help you to gain base knowledge and I thank that book for helping me reach the ladder for my future career.
I can say to know if you likely pass at 75 questions are:
- you are answering lot of sata's, prioritization's
- answering moderate-easy questions on the very last part of your exam - if you compare on the middle part of part of the exam it is really different ( it means that the computer have decided you passed their mark/standard.)
- answering straight correct answers on the last part but the question was all the same level of difficulty.
- noticed that if you answer two right questions they will give you the hard question right away
After onerous 62 hours of waiting, I received my result yesterday via email (quick result) and I passed. ???
Please no one crucify me for saying this; and I am not saying this is, was or would ever be the case. With this disclaimer in mind...
The possibility of the potential for monkey business behind the scenes could exist, if the powers that be had an agenda. This is pure fantasy here--for example, if the establishment wanted higher or lower numbers of a certain gender, age range, ethnic background or other variables, they could massage the test in the latent algorithm to make it easier or more difficult to achieve their ends, regardless of what they claim publicly about the test.
Without any massaging going on, we can already see that the cards that are being dealt are stacked against those that were not born in an English as the first language country. I don't think I personally could pass a test in another country that has similar standards to the NCLEX, nor would I want for me to pass, for the safety of the clients!
I am NOT making accusations, and it sure does seem to make sense why they use the CAT, and it does seem to work well.
Nursetyus
7 Posts
Congrats
what areas the nclex test you in again?