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Also, in reply to your question about the unofficial results - your pass/fail status will not change between your unofficial and official results. Your "official results" are just the hard copy that you will get in the US mail. Also the unofficial results do not technically authorize you to practice yet. But a pass is a pass! So congrats!

I took mine yesterday, March 6th. Mine also shut off at 75. I am hearing a lot of rumors, i.e. the pearson vue trick (wouldn't let me pay either), and also that most people pass if they were stopped at 75 questions. But the only thing that will REALLY make me feel better is seeing my unofficial results for sure. But I think because my test was on a Sat, and you have to wait 2 business days, I may not know until Wednesday even. Oh well! I'm so nervous... :uhoh21:

Thanks for the help. My test is Saturday and I'm getting VERY nervous! I have been using Hogan's book to prep (and I took her course - she was one of my college professors!) and I get between 75%-85% of questions correct on her practice tests. Also I used ExamCram and took the practice tests for that which "predicts" that I will pass. But I still feel very unsure and anxious. I guess that's normal though!

I will check that out - thanks!

Congrats! My test is next week and you've given me a bit of hope!

My major weakness seems to be pharmacology, which I'm sure many people feel the same way. Does anyone have any tips for remembering all of these medications? I also struggle with electrolyte imbalances and endocrine/metabolic disorders (i.e. hypothyroidism vs hyperthyroidism, hypoparathyroidism vs hyperparathyroidism, cushing's vs addison's). I tend to mix up symptoms and forget which symptoms correlate with overactivity and which symptoms correlate with insufficiency. My test is a little over a week away and I'm getting nervous since this information is all over the practice tests but yet it doesn't stick in my brain. I'm wondering if there is any advice or tips/tricks for remembering this stuff. It's hard not knowing what to expect when you walk in for the real thing.

I have a few friends that had to go to 265 questions, and they passed, so don't be discouraged!

It is important to remember that you did not go through 2-4 years of school for nothing! You have learned all of this material, so you can do it! It's not like you are learning brand new information. Just keep reviewing and practicing questions. Good luck!

Just a correction, the book Exam Cram is not written by Pearson, and the NCLEX is DEFINTELY not written by Pearson. The book was written by three experienced nurses. Pearson is just the testing company that administers the test, though they do seem to endorse the book because their logo is on it. I think doing as many questions as you can and reviewing content that you struggled with is great advice. Also, take the day before your test off from studying to relax if you can. Remember you can take breaks (though it is considered part of your available testing time), and I've heard there are headphones handy that are helpful in blocking out noise - I know I'm one of those people that gets annoyed by the sound of people coughing and sniffling and cracking knuckles or whatever. Good luck! You can do it!