Passed NCLEX-RN with 76 q's and my 2nd try!

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Hi guys! So let me start by saying that I'm one of those people "lurking" around here since I started reviewing for my NCLEX-RN (July 2015). I graduated in the Philippines on March 2012. I know it's been almost 4 yrs since graduating but I had issues with my school. They dint issue some paper works and that took time. I had to go back and forth (New York to Phils) just to fix that. It was a pain let me tell ya but 2 years after I finally was able to finish the whole CGFNS thing and applied to NY BON. Fast forward to july 2015 they finally issued my ATT. First time i took the NCLEX, I made a routine. I studied 9-5 like its my job. Then, I'll answer questions 2 hours before I go to bed. I read the whole Saunders Purple book. It was overwelming and my brain did not like that. Lol I also used Uworld and finished prolly 1300 out of 1700 of the entire qbank. Come september, I took the test in CA and ended up with 240 questions. Did the pvt and bam it charged me $200. 😩 I dint mind since I'm testing again anyway. I still paid for the QR just to read the four letters which is FAIL. I cried... a lot. 😢 For 1 month I did not touch any Nursing books or answered any questions. I was so depressed that I dint want to stress myself more 🙈 October 31st, My husband and I moved back in the East coast. I decided not to work and concentrate on studying but wasn't able to concentrate with all the holidays coming (Thanksgiving, Christmas Parties, Christmas and New Year!) I was all over the place. I would sleep at 12mn and get up at 10am. I prolly only studied for about 4-5 hours a day. Anyway, I purchased Hurst this time since i feel like I'm still lacking content and Uworld for qbank again(I love their rationale!). I watched all the videos on hurst twice some three times. It was a snooze fest but i liked it majority of the time. Lol Before the test i finished about 1100 out of the 1700 of uworld. This time my overall score was 58% (Last time it was 44% 🙈). Personally, the combination of Hurst and Uworld is perfect for someone who is lacking content like me. Oh and my hurst q bank scores were horrible! I was only able to finish 3 and my scores were 73,73,71/125 😂 they said you need 84/125 to pass obviously my scores are not even close to the passing score! Oopss! BUT i was able to pass with 76 questions! Also, the last question doesn't determine wether you pass or fail bc my last question was wrong (i know bc i googled it right away) so don't even stress about it. 😉 Lastly, I'm sorry this is all over the place and that this post is super lengthy! 🙈 I hope this helps anyone that is preparing for nclex. For retakers, don't give up! You got this! 👍🏻 If you have questions, feel free to leave them down below 👇🏼 Godbless 🙏🏼 and Goodluck! 👍🏻

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Congratulations for passing your nclex exam. Do you have an email?

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Hey thank you! Sorry i have a personal email that has all my name written on it that's why i can't disclose it.. but if u have any questions feel free to ask and I'll answer it the best that i can. :)

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Hi I was wondering if you had extra time on your Uworld account? Thanks☺

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Specializes in Neuro/NSGY, critical care, med/stroke/tele.
Also, the last question doesn't determine wether you pass or fail bc my last question was wrong (i know bc i googled it right away) so don't even stress about it. 😉

Actually, whether the last question is above or below the passing standard and whether your response to is would put you above or below the passing standard is exactly how the test is determined to be pass or fail when you have reached the maximum number of items.

Congrats!! :)

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Hi.. Can u elaborate more on this topic about this last question thing..How do u explain her experience? She answered the last question wrong..still passed the exam.. Thanks

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Hey akb0220, BSN!

I took my NCLEX yesterday for the 2nd time and it stopped at 76. I am freaking out right now because like you, I Google my last question right after the test and I'm almost positive that I got it wrong. How sure we're you that you got the last question wrong? I have been through this whole website trying to find people who recently took the test, and were in the same exact position that I was. I found another recent post, and he also said that he looked up his 76th question, got it wrong and still passed lol. I guess I'm just looking for reassurance..

Also what was your test like? I had 12 SATA, 2 exhibit, 1 math, and a bunch of priority questions.

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Hey akb0220, BSN!

I took my NCLEX yesterday for the 2nd time and it stopped at 76. I am freaking out right now because like you, I Google my last question right after the test and I'm almost positive that I got it wrong. How sure we're you that you got the last question wrong? I have been through this whole website trying to find people who recently took the test, and were in the same exact position that I was. I found another recent post, and he also said that he looked up his 76th question, got it wrong and still passed lol. I guess I'm just looking for reassurance..

Also what was your test like? I had 12 SATA, 2 exhibit, 1 math, and a bunch of priority questions.

Hi there! Like what i said, i was super sure that i got it wrong. I cant say what question it is but it was an easy question lol also bc it was SATA i only chose like 2 instead of 3. I also didnt get a lot of sata I had like less than 10 and a lot of priority as well.. Everything went blur afer the test so I can't say much about it since it's been 4 months since i passed. Hehe goodluck! :)

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