Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

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For those of us who have already taken boards, please answer a few questions that might help ease the minds of those who are still waiting to test or for results. I know reading as much as possible about other people's experience helped me feel a little bit better while I waited.

1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX?

2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course?

3. Did your SON offer any testing (ERI, ATI, HESI)?

4. How long did you wait for results of the test, or are you still waiting?

5. What were your thoughts coming out of the test (total disbelief, certainty you had failed, confident you had passed)?

6. Was this your first attempt at NCLEX?

Good luck to those who are waiting and ++++ thoughts for those who are waiting on results!!

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1. I had 75 questions (NCLEX-RN)

2. I used the Kaplan NCLEX-RN review book, NCLEX-RN 3000 computer disk, and the ERI Pre-RN test book. I opted not to take Hurst review because I did well on the HESI test.

3. Our SON did ERI testing for all five semesters. They are now starting to use HESI and gave us the opportunity to take the HESI exit exam before we graduated.

4. My state (La.) doesn't offer quick results, but you can go online to the SBON website and check licensure status. I got mine in less than 48 hours.

5. I was really uncertain about the test.

6. This was my first attempt at NCLEX-RN, and I PASSED!! (found out today!) . I took NCLEX-PN and passed with minimum questions on the first try. :balloons:

For those of us who have already taken boards, please answer a few questions that might help ease the minds of those who are still waiting to test or for results. I know reading as much as possible about other people's experience helped me feel a little bit better while I waited.

1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX?

2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course?

3. Did your SON offer any testing (ERI, ATI, HESI)?

4. How long did you wait for results of the test, or are you still waiting?

5. What were your thoughts coming out of the test (total disbelief, certainty you had failed, confident you had passed)?

6. Was this your first attempt at NCLEX?

Good luck to those who are waiting and ++++ thoughts for those who are waiting on results!!

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congratulations on passing, ms. rn! :balloons:

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For those of us who have already taken boards, please answer a few questions that might help ease the minds of those who are still waiting to test or for results. I know reading as much as possible about other people's experience helped me feel a little bit better while I waited.

1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? 75

2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course? Mosby's, Saunders, Kaplan review books.

3. Did your SON offer any testing (ERI, ATI, HESI)? Our school uses ERI..we had to pass with at least the national avg, in order to move on to the next semester. They also offered a week long review course at the end of the semester...we were required to take the course as it was a part of our clinical grade.

4. How long did you wait for results of the test, or are you still waiting? I took the Test Tuesday, and got my results today (Thursday)--I passed Cost 7.95 for quick results online.

5. What were your thoughts coming out of the test (total disbelief, certainty you had failed, confident you had passed)? I wasn't sure what to think...but I couldn't accept that the computer was 95% sure that I was incompetent at only 75 questions.

6. Was this your first attempt at NCLEX? yes

Good luck to those who are waiting and ++++ thoughts for those who are waiting on results!!

1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? 75

2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course? Mosby's, Saunders, Kaplan review books.

3. Did your SON offer any testing (ERI, ATI, HESI)? Our school uses ERI..we had to pass with at least the national avg, in order to move on to the next semester. They also offered a week long review course at the end of the semester...we were required to take the course as it was a part of our clinical grade.

4. How long did you wait for results of the test, or are you still waiting? I took the Test Tuesday, and got my results today (Thursday)--I passed Cost 7.95 for quick results online.

5. What were your thoughts coming out of the test (total disbelief, certainty you had failed, confident you had passed)? I wasn't sure what to think...but I couldn't accept that the computer was 95% sure that I was incompetent at only 75 questions.

6. Was this your first attempt at NCLEX? yes

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1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? 75, and I passed!

2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course? I used Saunders comprehensive review book, the Kaplan strategy book, and a book full of Lippincott questions. I did not do any review courses.

3. Did your SON offer any testing (ERI, ATI, HESI)? Had to take the HESI in January.. we were required to make at least 900 to graduate.. I winged it and got a 995 the first time, so I felt pretty good!

4. How long did you wait for results of the test, or are you still waiting? Took 48 hours exactly.. I'm just waiting to see my name on the state website.. anyone else in Florida??

5. What were your thoughts coming out of the test (total disbelief, certainty you had failed, confident you had passed)? I was pretty sure that I failed because I was out of there in under an hour.. it just seemed like I kept picking answers just to get finished!

6. Was this your first attempt at NCLEX? Yes!

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1. 90 questions..took 2 1/2 hours...take you time...

2. I used Saunders and NCSBN's online course..I found that this helped the most and was most like the boards

3. We took the HESI but they had us do it before we even studied at all. You are supposed to get at least an 800 and I got like 750 or so...

4. I had to wait exactly 48 hours..no less, no more

5. I was absolutely positive that I failed...I still think I did..but I guess I should get over it now:)

6. Yep..thank god...I would not want to take that test again....

The best thing I can say is stay calm!!

Christi

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1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX?

75

2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course?

Took a review course offered through employer; practiced test questions from NCSBN online, Saunders, Mosby, NCLEX 3500

3. Did your SON offer any testing (ERI, ATI, HESI)?

ATI testing throughout program.

4. How long did you wait for results of the test, or are you still waiting?

Called the state BON (Virginia) the next morning and got the results over the phone. Posted on website 48 hours after taking test.

5. What were your thoughts coming out of the test (total disbelief, certainty you had failed, confident you had passed)?

Total disbelief and certain I had failed!

6. Was this your first attempt at NCLEX?

yes

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Specializes in ER/ICU/STICU.

This is my info:

1.105

2.I took Kaplan and studied from Saunders and learningext.com

3.Took Mosby's assessment

4.Still waiting,but should get them today online

5.Total disbelief and I think I failed. Test came up with some questions out of nowhere. :angryfire I'm pretty sure I got the last question right though.

6. First try

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1. how many questions did you take on nclex?

100 questions.

2. what study materials did you use? did you take a test review course?

cd~ saunders,lippincott, kaplan's trainer,springhouse,

book~ kaplan's course book, saunders q&a 2nd edition

3. did your son offer any testing (eri, ati, hesi)?

4. how long did you wait for results of the test, or are you still waiting?

48 hours. and it has been the longest 48hours of my life..:chuckle

5. what were your thoughts coming out of the test (total disbelief, certainty you had failed, confident you had passed)?

total disbelief, but i keep telling myself i will pass this exam..

6. was this your first attempt at nclex?

yes.:nurse:

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6. This was my first attempt at NCLEX-RN, and I PASSED!! (found out today!) . I took NCLEX-PN and passed with minimum questions on the first try. :balloons:

congrats!.:Melody:

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1. how many questions did you take on nclex?

265 questions

2. what study materials did you use? did you take a test review course?

kaplan review course

cd~kaplan, mosby cat, med/surg made incredibly easy(was a gift) but cute

book~ kaplan's course book, saunders, nclex rn cram, nclex rn flash card, mosby pharmcology flash cards

4. how long did you wait for results of the test, or are you still waiting?

still waiting i took it yesterday

5. what were your thoughts coming out of the test (total disbelief, certainty you had failed, confident you had passed)?

at first i though i failed because i got 265 but after talking with people 265 means i was really close but im still nervous

6. was this your first attempt at nclex?

yes.:nurse:

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congrats!.:Melody:

COINGRADULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!! thats awsome...it makes you feel so great inside...you deserve that....you've worked hard...enjoy and again Congradulations :p :balloons: Thressa

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