Panicking big time. Shut off at 75 & tons of SATA.

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I need some help or advice. Took the nclex yesterday. It shut off at 75 and I had at least 30 select all that apply questions I swear. I left feeling horrible and in tears most of the long drive home. Still don't see my name up on licensing page and the gut wrenching panic that is setting in is unbearable. It felt so hard. And I graduated this may with an almost 4.0, did well in the program, studied hard, took thousands of practice questions..... im at a loss. I heard from some of our instructors that a lot of SATA was a good sign but now that I research it a lot of people say its a myth and they keep throwing them at you if you do poorly with them but I thought the cat only gave you more questions on a certain topic if you weren't strong in that area, not a type/format of question. I don't know. ... losing my mind with fear. Anyone know if it's common to pass or fail more worth a 75 shut off?????

Specializes in NICU.

There are only three possibilities once you reach 75 questions: It stops (you passed) because it determined that with 95% certainty that you are competent to be a nurse (you did very well in nursing school); it stops (you failed) because no matter how many questions it gives you, you would not pass (you barely passed nursing school); or you continue to get more questions (it can't determine, yet, if you are competent).

Forget about the types of questions and focus on the probability of you passing. Did you do very well in nursing school? If so then there is a very high probability that you passed, otherwise it would have given you more questions.

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There are only three possibilities once you reach 75 questions: It stops (you passed) because it determined that with 95% certainty that you are competent to be a nurse (you did very well in nursing school); it stops (you failed) because no matter how many questions it gives you, you would not pass (you barely passed nursing school); or you continue to get more questions (it can't determine, yet, if you are competent).

Forget about the types of questions and focus on the probability of you passing. Did you do very well in nursing school? If so then there is a very high probability that you passed, otherwise it would have given you more questions.

I did very well. I graduated with distinction and a nearly 4.0 GPA. Studied hard for school, and did the same for the NCLEX, so I'm not trying to make it sound like I'm tooting my own horn, but I would be horribly heartbroken and flabbergasted if I failed THAT bad in 75 questions. I know nearly everyone is probably going to leave that exam feeling like they didn't do well, but I just felt so defeated and not confident in the least.

....To top it off, people who tested the same day as me got their results later that day on the BON license page for my state (WI), granted they took the test in the AM time slot and I did the PM slot, I feel like it definitely should have shown up by this time today. It's over 24 hours later.....not feeling too good about it.

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I need some help or advice. Took the nclex yesterday. It shut off at 75 and I had at least 30 select all that apply questions I swear. I left feeling horrible and in tears most of the long drive home. Still don't see my name up on licensing page and the gut wrenching panic that is setting in is unbearable. It felt so hard. And I graduated this may with an almost 4.0, did well in the program, studied hard, took thousands of practice questions..... im at a loss. I heard from some of our instructors that a lot of SATA was a good sign but now that I research it a lot of people say its a myth and they keep throwing them at you if you do poorly with them but I thought the cat only gave you more questions on a certain topic if you weren't strong in that area, not a type/format of question. I don't know. ... losing my mind with fear. Anyone know if it's common to pass or fail more worth a 75 shut off?????

So I cannot give you any advice because I am 3 weeks out from taking my NCLEX. I, like you, am a 4.0 student and tend to do very well on practice questions. Correct me if I am wrong, but people who are like us tend to hold ourselves to ridiculously high standards. If I feel like I don't meet the benchmark, I am utterly defeated. This I know is not a good thing. So the only thing I can say is trust in all the handwork that you put into school and your studies. It is NOT easy passing nursing school with almost perfect grades. You know the information... the test will show it. I wish you the best of luck because I know in just a couple weeks, I will be in the same boat. Keep us updated!!!!!

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Specializes in Pediatric/Adult Oncology.

One thing that is certain with NCLEX, is no two situations are the same. You will find people who passed with 75 (like myself) and failed with 75. People have passed with 265 and failed as well as with just about every number in between. As agonizing as the wait is, knowing from experience, it is all you can do. In California I know the wait is usually 48 hours for results to post to the BRN (we also do not have quick results). However, I had a fellow classmate whose results took 6 weeks to post. It turned out her transcripts hadn't been received so it held up her results. I don't say this to add stress. One piece of advice I can offer is that, its over. Not your hopes and dreams of being a nurse but the NCLEX is over and is a huge accomplishment in itself. You cannot change what your results will be by worrying. You have already passed or you have already failed. All you can do for now is wait and then when your results post, you can take your next indicated step. :) Stay positive, try and relax! And get out there and do something fun with the little free time you will have before you start working!

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I need some help or advice. Took the nclex yesterday. It shut off at 75 and I had at least 30 select all that apply questions I swear. I left feeling horrible and in tears most of the long drive home. Still don't see my name up on licensing page and the gut wrenching panic that is setting in is unbearable. It felt so hard. And I graduated this may with an almost 4.0, did well in the program, studied hard, took thousands of practice questions..... im at a loss. I heard from some of our instructors that a lot of SATA was a good sign but now that I research it a lot of people say its a myth and they keep throwing them at you if you do poorly with them but I thought the cat only gave you more questions on a certain topic if you weren't strong in that area, not a type/format of question. I don't know. ... losing my mind with fear. Anyone know if it's common to pass or fail more worth a 75 shut off?????

I took the PN back in 2013 and had 75 questions walked out almost in tears. A few hours later checked my state licensing website and there she was...I passed. I have heard if it cuts of at 75 questions you failed pretty badly, but I only heard of a few where that happened. One of my classmates just took on the 31st, cut of at 75 Qs and she passed. You know alot of nonsense and rumors float around about how if this happens than it means this. But I did hear getting a bunch of SATA are a good thing because now you are answering questions right and the CAT needs to make it more challenging. Good luck, I hope you passed!

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From what I've seen on the boards most people pass at 75 , you'll be fine! I'm taking mine next week and I'm starting to get really nervous, I've never failed an exam in my life and the fear of failing the Nclex is beginning to eat me up inside [emoji24][emoji24][emoji24][emoji24]

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I PASSED!!!!!!!! :up::wideyed::cry:

I've never felt such a giant surge of relief. I hadn't realized how tense I actually was until I let it all go. I can't tell you all how awesome it is to have a community like this and support of other experienced RN's and students in the same boat as I was. My only advice to all those of you still waiting is....it will all be over soon. Keep your head held high (which I didn't do, but learn from my mistakes), and maybe take the first day doing something constructive to keep your mind off of the results and promise you won't look until a certain time, I feel like I could have handled the stress a little better if I had something to do, also to not be on social media and looking at what your friends/cohorts are doing and who passed boards yesterday etc....that really eats you up inside too and only makes the wait that much more agonizing.

Like many said on here already, trust your knowledge got you this far and study hard, and you will be okay.

Thanks everyone for your encouragement:yeah:

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Yay!! Me too. Found out this morning. What a relief!!

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Specializes in None at the moment.

Thank goodness!!!! I'm at the beginning of the journey that you've just completed (pre nursing). Very excited for you!

I PASSED!!!!!!!! :up::wideyed::cry:

I've never felt such a giant surge of relief. I hadn't realized how tense I actually was until I let it all go. I can't tell you all how awesome it is to have a community like this and support of other experienced RN's and students in the same boat as I was. My only advice to all those of you still waiting is....it will all be over soon. Keep your head held high (which I didn't do, but learn from my mistakes), and maybe take the first day doing something constructive to keep your mind off of the results and promise you won't look until a certain time, I feel like I could have handled the stress a little better if I had something to do, also to not be on social media and looking at what your friends/cohorts are doing and who passed boards yesterday etc....that really eats you up inside too and only makes the wait that much more agonizing.

Like many said on here already, trust your knowledge got you this far and study hard, and you will be okay.

Thanks everyone for your encouragement:yeah:

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Specializes in Emergency.
I PASSED!!!!!!!! :up::wideyed::cry:

I've never felt such a giant surge of relief. I hadn't realized how tense I actually was until I let it all go. I can't tell you all how awesome it is to have a community like this and support of other experienced RN's and students in the same boat as I was. My only advice to all those of you still waiting is....it will all be over soon. Keep your head held high (which I didn't do, but learn from my mistakes), and maybe take the first day doing something constructive to keep your mind off of the results and promise you won't look until a certain time, I feel like I could have handled the stress a little better if I had something to do, also to not be on social media and looking at what your friends/cohorts are doing and who passed boards yesterday etc....that really eats you up inside too and only makes the wait that much more agonizing.

Like many said on here already, trust your knowledge got you this far and study hard, and you will be okay.

Thanks everyone for your encouragement:yeah:

congratulations!! :)

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Specializes in Emergency.
Yay!! Me too. Found out this morning. What a relief!!

congrats to you too! :)

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Hello, I believe everyone is anxious going into and away from the exam. I would say try to stay positive and think its a high probability that I passed with the 75 questions.

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