Percent on Practice Test vs. Passing NCLEX

pie123 · May 31, 2005

Hi, I am taking "The Big One" on Thursday and I am wondering about the percentages I am getting on my practice questions and how that will relate to me passing. On Saunders I am getting between 75-85% on the mixed question tests and I got a 78% on the Kaplan 180 question test in the book and a 70% on the one on the Kaplan CD.....am I ready? I am just not feeling it! :stone

If I had those scores, I would be rejoicing! :)

From what I understand with Kaplan, if you're scoring 65% or above on exams, you're good to go! I know it doesn't seem high to you, but my understanding is that scores like those are quite above the level for passing NCLEX. If/when I get scores like that, YOU will literally HEAR me singing, "Go me, it's your birthday, get busy, back it up now!" Just kidding :chuckle . Good luck!

grinnurse, RN · May 31, 2005

I would really love to know how and if these are good indicators of preparedness for NCLEX. I am using the NCLEX 3000 question, and some other books that have questions and I can't seem to get above 70% on any of them. I have done 500 questions today so this brings me to a total of approx. 1500 so far and I've got 6 days to "D-Day". I know I can get in the 3000 questions by then but I am just about to go into "freak out" mode :sofahider

A dear friend took her test today and is really freaking out b/c she got all 265 questions (she also said that 3 more testers got the full 265 too) which were mostly OB and prioritizing, she got 2 select all, 0 of point to the area, and 3 math. She said there were tons of disease processes that she has never even heard of :uhoh21: . I am now like ok, do I change the way that I am approaching this and do more than just questions or what? She said they were a mix of questions worded like our school tests, Hesi, and Mosby tests. I am hoping that she passed b/c then I think I will feel a little more secure. I always did well on the Hesi and Mosby tests so I am just praying that those are the indicators of successfully passing the NCLEX. She should be able to find out on thursday the results.

I wish an instructor would post here to really know if the percentages that we are answering correctly is a good or bad sign.

Good luck to us all in taking the test and will try to remember all the relaxation techniques and diversionary activities until the date arrives :rotfl:

jlp2778 · Jun 6, 2005

I would like to know about the correlation between practice test scores and probable NCLEX score- I have been scoring around 65-85% on practice tests and feel that I should be doing a lot better since I am planning on taking the NCLEX on June 30th. Does anyone else feel the same? Anyone passed that went through the same? Any study tips? HELP!!! jess

Nurse2B2005 · Jun 6, 2005

I would like to know about the correlation between practice test scores and probable NCLEX score- I have been scoring around 65-85% on practice tests and feel that I should be doing a lot better since I am planning on taking the NCLEX on June 30th. Does anyone else feel the same? Anyone passed that went through the same? Any study tips? HELP!!! jess

I would like to know too! I get so frusterated studying when my scores turn up low. I feel like I should be doing better! Some other posts have said that 65-75% means you are ready to test. It sure doesn't feel like it though!

I am hoping to take it June 30th too!

jlp2778 · Jun 6, 2005

I would like to know too! I get so frusterated studying when my scores turn up low. I feel like I should be doing better! Some other posts have said that 65-75% means you are ready to test. It sure doesn't feel like it though!
I am hoping to take it June 30th too!

So, it sounds like the review books are designed to test our knowledge at a level above the NCLEX--how can that be? Everyone keeps reminding me that the NCLEX is designed to test your basic nursing knowledge and to determine if you are a safe, entry level nurse. Why is it so hard then? I am confused. Any ideas?

shannan67 · Jun 6, 2005

hi, my friend is currently in a Kaplan review course and they told her that her percentage of 65% on a comprehensive Kaplan test is a good indicator of her passing the NCLEX exam. I wish I would've heard that before I took the test last Thursday. I passed, but I sure sweated it for a couple of days....nearly gave myself an ulcer!

michw2 · Jun 20, 2005

hi, my friend is currently in a Kaplan review course and they told her that her percentage of 65% on a comprehensive Kaplan test is a good indicator of her passing the NCLEX exam. I wish I would've heard that before I took the test last Thursday. I passed, but I sure sweated it for a couple of days....nearly gave myself an ulcer!

Is 65 to 75% good on practice tests or what I have been asking this question for weeks now but don't ever really get an answer. I take the PN on 7-6 thanks :)

shannan67 · Jun 20, 2005

Yes, I think this is a good percentage range for Kaplan tests. Tht is how I did on the practice tests and I passed the NCLEX with 75 questions. I am not sure how the PN works, hopefully someone will reply that is more familiar with that test.

~Nurse Shannan

KacyLynnRN · Jun 22, 2005

On Kaplan cd-rom tests, I scored between 60-64% on all tests. On Saunders and Mosby tests, it was usually around 70%. I passed NCLEX-RN with 75 questions. Hope this helps!

Kacy

Thressa · Jun 22, 2005

I think your more than ready...I did Lippencot...Mosbys...and Stein...plus Sanders....Sanders was by far best...its tuff....but prepares you well for the NCLEX....and your precentages age excellent...it dosn't seem like it...but they are........I was doing about the same... as you...I took my test this last MOnday(yesterday) was nervous as hell but relaxed and took it and did wondefully..............you will also.......relax some on Wednesday....take some deep breaths.............like I said you are well ready........GOOD LUCK>>>YOU will be in my prayers................SMILE {;^] :)

Hi, I am taking "The Big One" on Thursday and I am wondering about the percentages I am getting on my practice questions and how that will relate to me passing. On Saunders I am getting between 75-85% on the mixed question tests and I got a 78% on the Kaplan 180 question test in the book and a 70% on the one on the Kaplan CD.....am I ready? I am just not feeling it! :stone

RNgirl765 · Jul 30, 2012

I previously took Kaplan this summer and passed with 75 questions. Just wanted to let you know that Kaplan really does help and I suggest doing the question trainers and qbank. I got about a 58-60% on the trainers and the questions really prepared me for the actual Nclex. Hope this helps and good luck!