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Specializes in Med-Surg, OR, ICU.

So I took the RN NCLEX today and I must say that was by far the hardest test I've taken throughout this journey. Seemed as though nothing I studied was mentioned at all. Entailed tons of critical thinking and prioritization which wasn't obvious..made you think each patient through entirely to eliminate them. Was never so glad for that computer to shut off at 87, I was at a point to where I was ready to walk away..it was so aggravating feeling like I knew Nothing. I'm not sure how I feel about it overall. I know I answered each question to the best of my ability, utilizing every test strategy. It's not like the material was just so difficult I had no idea, it was so general and indirect it was hard to select the best answer. I'm sure most have heard of the PVT in which the "rule" is not to check it until 24 hours have passed. My anxiety level wouldn't allow me to wait so I used a reloadable card with minimal balance just in case it tried to charge me and I'm getting the good pop up so far. Makes me happy but yet still skeptical. I've only read that it wasn't accurate when it allowed someone to reregister when in fact they passed after the second grading. So fingers crossed waiting for 🕜 tomorrow!! Sorry to go on and on but had to vent somewhere and since my story is entirely with Excelsior I found it best to post in familiar territory lol

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We all know you got this! How long you usually have to wait after taking the CPNE to be authorize to take the NCLEX?

Congrats in advance!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, OR, ICU.
We all know you got this! How long you usually have to wait after taking the CPNE to be authorize to take the NCLEX?

Congrats in advance!

Depends more on your graduation date. They start processing things a few weeks before you graduate to complete the process of making you eligible for NCLEX. So if you're like me, I did CPNE Jan 9. My graduation wasn't until March 20. So I had to wait a while to get my ATT. There is a list of CPNE completion dates and when your graduation date will be, that'll give you a good idea of when you'll be able to get your ATT, don't count on it much sooner. I waited a month before taking NCLEX. Since I didn't have anything to do for a while I had to get back into the study groove

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I have faith that you passed.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, OR, ICU.
I have faith that you passed.

Thank you! Will know for sure tomorrow when I check my quick results, hoping and praying I did!

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Good Pop up = pass, Congrats RN.

I actually had the opposite experience with my NCLEX. I took it at one of the test centers I had taken a lot of my Excelsior exams at and felt very comfortable going in. Sure some of the questions had me scratching my head, but I knew when the computer shut off that I had passed, the last 4 questions were ones I knew 100% that I had answered correctly. Not sure how many questions since I had turned off the question counter and timer on the screen (I had checked a little before, and was at 120, so 130-140 would be my guess for me).

I went out to my car and did the Pearson View trick and got the good pop up.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, OR, ICU.
Good Pop up = pass, Congrats RN.

I actually had the opposite experience with my NCLEX. I took it at one of the test centers I had taken a lot of my Excelsior exams at and felt very comfortable going in. Sure some of the questions had me scratching my head, but I knew when the computer shut off that I had passed, the last 4 questions were ones I knew 100% that I had answered correctly. Not sure how many questions since I had turned off the question counter and timer on the screen (I had checked a little before, and was at 120, so 130-140 would be my guess for me).

I went out to my car and did the Pearson View trick and got the good pop up.

Being in a totally different facility definitely played a part in increased anxiety. Fortunately for Excelsior exams I was able to go to a local community college that has an approved testing center. For NCLEX I had to drive 2 hours for a Pearson Vue site so I was out of my comfort zone. Have still been getting the good pop up..have tried it about every 6 hours. Will get my quick results in less than 12 hours at this point! 😬 Can't wait!!

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Congrats in advance. Claim it it's yours.

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I passed! 😜😱🎉🎊🍹So excited! Best of luck to all the testers out there!

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Whooo hoo! I knew you did! I mean you made through the Cpne! So happy for you!

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Congratulations RN

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