First, I just want to thank everyone that comes to this website to share his or her experience. This website literally keeps people alive and going during some tough times. You might not know it, but there are tens of people out there that quote this website each day.
My journey with the Nclex-RN in California started on the 2th of December. I took the Nclex, I went home and tried the PVT, and it gave me the good pop-up. 24 hours and 4 days later, I was still getting the good pop-up. A week passed and no result or license, I was anxious to say the least, as some of my classmates got their license within 48 - 72 hours after taking the exam.
I always came to this website to get some courage as the weeks rolled by. Finally on 31st of December, I got my license. The long wait was over.
My main reason of writing today is that through my experience, I found out that the pearson vue trick is not a trick. It is the way the computer is programmed. If one fails the Nclex, it will take your money or decline your card accordingly (for insufficient funds or being invalid). The so called trick works perfectly.
Secondly, If you live in California, and you get the good pop-up after 24 hours of taking the Nclex, you passed. The waiting time has to do with the BRN taking so much time to process files. Keep strong and keep faith, you will get your license.
I realize this. I also realize that the PVT isn't foolproof. It's better than sitting there for weeks wondering if you did or didn't pass, like I had to do in 2005 for my LVN. The suggestion to use an invalid expiration is to prevent people from being charged if it doesn't work for them.
I suppose. I guess that since it's happening more and more that the 'wondering' isn't really abated that I wonder if it's really worth it. After all, if anxiety causes someone to do the PVT and they get a "bad" pop up (card declined) are they really better off for having done it at all? Maybe...if they really did fail, I guess they get a heads-up on that. But since there are people who are coming here telling us about doing just that very thing and then finding out they PASSED...seems like a whole lot of increased anxiety and pain for no reason. Same as if they are celebrating getting a 'good' pop up and it turns out they failed. Doesn't seem worth the pain of having to go tell everyone that they didn't really get to be a nurse yet, after all.
ESPECIALLY since the vast majority of States participate in Quick Results, and $8 will tell you officially if it's a pass or fail. Or even State BoN websites (or California's BreEZe) that post updates every 24, 48, 72 hours....free way to find out for sure.
I took the NCLEX (265 Questions!) on May 21, 2015. I found this thread immediately after the test, and used the incorrect credit card info to get the 'good pop-up' on Pearson. Just like the rest of us, I was a little neurotic, and repeated the process for a couple of days, and always got the 'good pop-up'.
On Saturday, May 23, I paid for my quick results (it does not have to be 48 business hours as stated by Pearson). The quick results confirmed that I passed!
On a side note, I am a ssslllooowww test taker, so it took me 4.5 hours to do the maximum 265 questions. Once I went past 100 question, I put in my mind that I was in for the maximum. You have plenty of time! Take breaks, drink water, and clear your mind. Refocus, then go back in.
Today is the 26th of May and I took my nclexrn this morning at 8 am. I just tried thw trick and "good message" came up saying that I have already scheduled the exam and that I can't schedule a new one. I pray that I will get my license in the mail within a week or two.
I took my exam at 8am re-registered at 6pm and took my credit card. Dose that mean I failed? Or was I supposed to wait 24hrs before trying the Pearson view trick? Total questions 215. Has anyone done this and still passed?
You were supposed to wait. You did not so there isn't much to tell you. Either you failed on the first scoring or PV just opted to take the money you were offering. You don't know if you passed on the QA (2nd) review and now can't. At least not until you get official results.
Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
jns1md said:
i just took the nclex this morning at 8am and got 75 questions... im scared!
Well you either passed or you failed to demonstrate competency. Wait at least 24 hours. Do something nice for yourself and try to relax. Most think they fail when they leave
Well you either passed or you failed to demonstrate competency. Wait at least 24 hours. Do something nice for yourself and try to relax. Most think they fail when they leave
Yeah, most people I've heard who leave after 75 don't feel great haha. The questions seemed almost too straightforward if that makes sense... I did Kaplan and NCSBN and just graduated may 1 and did well in my program, so I would think I passed, but you never know!
Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
jns1md said:
Yeah, most people I've heard who leave after 75 don't feel great haha. The questions seemed almost too straightforward if that makes sense... I did Kaplan and NCSBN and just graduated may 1 and did well in my program, so I would think I passed, but you never know!
Approximately 90% of US educated nurses pass the NCLEX on the first attempt, does that help?
kurtayn
17 Posts
I realize this. I also realize that the PVT isn't foolproof. It's better than sitting there for weeks wondering if you did or didn't pass, like I had to do in 2005 for my LVN. The suggestion to use an invalid expiration is to prevent people from being charged if it doesn't work for them.