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I had two friends who took the exam yesterday. One had 75 questions, the other 265. Both thought they failed, especially the friend with 265. I had calls this morning from both and they both passed! Try to be positive- everyone feels like they failed when they walk out (including me- I had 75 and was POSITIVE I had failed; I swear I only knew 5 answers, but I passed too!). Try to do something fun today to get your mind off the exam- you studied for a long time, you need some relaxation!

Yes. My license information was available 24 hours after I took the exam (I started the test at about 8:30 on the 19th and phoned at 8:30 on the 20th and heard my name). I actually phoned numerous times throughout the 24 hours just to check! Your name will be on the website under the license lookup feature (on the left side of the page) 48 hours after your test date. Here's the link the VBON if you don't have it. http://www.dhp.state.va.us/nursing/ I'll check back tomorrow to see how you did! Try to do something to take your mind off the results- you deserve some relaxation after all the studying!

I took the Kaplan Comprehensive Review course and I found the review of questions and the on-line tests the most helpful of anything that I had done to prepare. Kaplan focuses on prioritizing, which was what the majority of my questions were on the NCLEX. I also used Saunders which was fantastic for content. I tried using Suzanne's method but I didn't feel like it was working for me but I understand that a lot of people have had great success with her plan. Overall, Kaplan worked for me! (I passed with 75 questions)

Call the VBON automated license verification number at 804-662-7636 (it's on their website on the right side of the page). When you call you'll have to enter in your SSN, they'll repeat it back to you and then check to see if you are licensed in the state of VA. If you did not pass then a voice will say "There is no record of any person with that number in the state of VA in the past four years" or something to that effect. If you passed and then the voice will pronounce your name and state that you are licensed to practice as an RN. Hope this helps, and good luck!!

I took the NCLEX on 19 June- had 75 questions and passed! All of my friends who have taken it thus far have had 75 questions or slightly more and have passed. Think positively!!