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You're stressing your self out unnecessarily. You can do this! I would suggest practicing SATA. I found uworld to be very helpful in successfully answering SATA. They were my weakness in the beginning and then after practicing, practicing, practicing, I was able to answer them correctly most of the time. Once it clicked, it was easy.

While I don't think anyone should brag about passing the NCLEX at 75 questions - the fact is, someone who passes at 75 questions is significantly above the passing standard. Someone who fails at 75 is significantly below the passing standard. That information is explained on the NCSBN site.

Evaluate your content weakness areas and improve them. Evaluate your critical thinking skills. What types of questions are you having the most difficulty with - SATA? Priority? When you do Uworld, go over every rational right after you answer the question. See if you are thinking about/ approaching the question in the correct manner. There is some weakness (es) that you need to make yourself aware of - so you can pass the NCLEX. Are you able to evaluate what is being asked? Are you able to easily identify at least one or two incorrect answers and cross them off? Look for important words in the questions and answers. Uworld evaluates your weakness areas. Start there and evaluate your previous tests. I found Hurst review to be very helpful on content. Uworld very helpful for critical thinking and SATA. Good luck!

It is not about the percentage correct. The NCLEX seeks to determine YOUR level of competency. Once it is 95% confident in your ability (pass or fail), the test shuts off. From ncbsn: "CAT Reduces the number of "easy" items that high-ability candidates receive; "easy" items tell little about a high performing candidate's ability. Reduces the number of "difficult" items low-ability candidates receive; candidates tend to guess on items that are too difficult which can skew results." How Does CAT Work? Every time you answer an item, the computer re-estimates your ability based on all the previous answers and the difficulty of those items. The computer then selects the next item that you should have a 50% chance of answering correctly. This way, the next item should not be too easy or too hard The computer's goal is to get as much information as possible about your true ability level You should find each item challenging as each item is targeted to your ability With each item answered, the computer's estimate of your ability becomes more precise. If you stop at 75 questions, you are either significantly above or significantly below the passing standard. Good luck! It sound like your exam was challenging you and there is a very high probability you passed. This past quarter, the exam pass rates were high. https://www.ncsbn.org/Table_of_Pass_Rates.pdf

I think only you can know when is the right time to take the test. I would think if you evaluate your weaknesses and work to improve on them in a meaningful manner then 45 days should be fine. I think confidence is important. Personally, I think it is better not to prolong the test once you are prepared. I was not a big fan of ATI, but it is important you find the materials that "speak to you." I believe Uworld is very adept at teaching critical thinking skills. PS- please do not feel embarrassed. We all have had setbacks. It is important that you feel good and confident going forward. It is also important that you seek out any information or help (without hesitation) that you feel will contribute to your future success. :)

Sorry you are going through this. The good news is that your job is willing to work with you - so you do not have that additional worry. I would suggest a thorough evaluation of your weaknesses - content related and question style related. I really like Hurst's book for core content - it is simple and straight forward. I love Uworld for everything else. It has great rationales and helps to set your mind to the right approach (IMO). I preferred Uworld tutor mode as right away I could ascertain whether I was thinking about the material in the right way. Try not to over think the rationales. Give in to the process and understand the NCLEX way of thinking - safety. Re-do the incorrect questions. Have faith in yourself. You can pass this next time. Take care of yourself. :)

I agree that you should move it up. You have all of your weaknesses covered and your scores are indicative of a high competency level. Good luck!

Have you checked nursys.com to see if they have you listed?

Don't feel discouraged. There is a very high probability you passed. Waiting is so hard and stressful. When are you able to get your results?

That is a great score. Good luck to you. :)

You are very welcome. :)

Uworld really helped me become very proficient at SATA. I was on autopilot for SATA after a week or so of doing uworld questions (150-200 per day). If I were you, I would heavily concentrate on uworld questions for the next week or so. Try to do 150-200 per day in tutor mode. Read the rationales thoroughly after each question, but don't overdo it. Trust your brain is absorbing it. It worked for me. I passed in 75 q and at least 1/3 of my test was SATA. Personally, I think the NCLEX is heavy on testing critical thinking. I would focus on that aspect and any obvious content weakness area. You will never learn enough content. Heck, my entire exam was educated guessing. Uworld was instrumental in helping me to approach and answer questions in the right way. Good luck.

So, so happy for you! Congratulations!! Go celebrate. :)

Good luck. I am praying for you. (Even though I feel very confident given your ability and uworld scores that you passed!)

I am the same way about overachieving and I really felt awful after the test - educated guessing the whole time. I graduated with honors (BSN, Sigma theta tau, 3.6 GPA - minimum 94/95 avg in all classes. My GPA would have been higher, but my school uses a 7 point scale instead of 10 point). I have an ICU job at a prestigious hospital - so I had to pass or I would lose it. Honestly, given your stats I would be surprised if you failed. When can you get your results?