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Well guys, I have been on both ends of the PVT trick. First time i got the cc page, turns out i failed. This time I got the good popup, turns out I passed. I know this wont put it to rest as I will continue seeing posts about "i hope its true" or " i hope it works for me" because it will.

I did three intense weeks. I used all Kaplan material. Kaplan NCLEX book, book test, cd test, and trainer program. I took my time with the test, took 2hrs but done in 75. If anybody needs anything, PM me

Congrats lisa! I actually did think of you too, because nobody else besides you posted that they were testing the same day. I got 75 questions and I got the good popup too!! Woohooo We're RNs!!!!!! Ur my 911 RN buddy for life!! Again congrats and remember me on this day as I will u!

Well, tomorrow is my big day. I have been preparing extensively. I've gotten consistant mid to high 60's on Nclex trainers, 64 on test 7. Hopefully its good enough to pass. Wish me luck. Tonite, I dine at Hooters!

congrats!! Tomorrow I test!

Same to you, WE WILL PASS!

U will do fine Good luck! If u feel ur ready, then your ready!

Yes, you do have to wait 45 days. But it all depends on your state board of nursing. In texas it is 45days. To me ATI was good for nursing school. Alot of the questions are on the recognition level. Kaplan's questions are more like NCLEX. The Kaplan book has some great strategies that help u answer questions. The Saunders book has good content with assessments and interventions. Whatever I didnt know, i just look it up on saunders. If u want i'll sell u my kaplan book with CD and the trainer program. It has like 8 tests (2x75question, 2x100, 150, 200 and 265 question tests) I'll let u know if I pass this saturday. I plan on doing the PVT trick that same night.

My first attempt was in July of this year (2010). I failed. Ever since I took my exit exam from NS in April I did not open up a single book. For two weeks I half-assed some questions from ATI but to me, ATI is no where near NCLEX level questions. And I say that now that I have peeped into the NCLEX test. This time, I have finished the Kaplan NCLEX-RN 2010-2011 edition. Finished the book practice test, the cd practice test and I am currently doing the Trainer CD. I have been getting 63-67% consistently. From what I have seen is that anything above a 65% means u have a good understanding of critical thinking and can fare well on the NCLEX. My strategy this time: This time Im doing alot of practice tests from Kaplan and a couple from Saunders (not as much). The Saunders book as great content, so what I did was write things i knew i needed refreshing on and went back to the Saunders book which explains it well and copied notes to read on time off from practice testing. Wish me luck. 9/11 is close and yes that is the number for emergency. Because to me, it is. God bless you all, and for those repeaters, you are not alone. We must keep trying to succeed.

I dont know your situation, but perhaps u are not dedicating the time that u need to for ur studying. It takes alot of time and devotion to nursing. Keep trying. I am going for my second try and I feel alot more confident this time because I have dedicated alot of time to it. Good luck, god bless u.

No need to wait. U passed. If you did read this thread of over 100 posts, then u should be convinced. Congrats.

I totally feel your pain. When I came home after taking the test hours before, I read about the PVT. At first I was skeptical but as I kept reading about it and how accurate it is, I decided to try it. It took me straight to the CC page. THE WORLD CAME DOWN ON MY AND I FELT EVERY OUNCE OF WEIGHT IT HAD!!! I kicked, cried, punched, screamed, insulted myself and did everything that made me feel more at ease as far as grieving. Days later, I felt so focused and enthusiastic to get back to my studying. I just got my ATT and Im going to take 2-3 weeks of intense studying. Cuz to me, doing it for a month loses its drive, id rather have two strong weeks leading up to my test. Anyways, Im not God to tell you that you failed. But Dont be too suprised if you dont pass. Im not tryna be harsh, just realistic because I went through the same thing as you did. It happens to real good nurses. Dont be ashamed, its not about how smart you are, its about knowing how to answer these questions.

If you got the "good popup" you passed. Guaranteed!

not to sound like a pooper but, probably u failed it. I feel ur pain, i went through the same thing.... just get back on the horse!

Yes guys, I too tried the PVT and got the CC page. It really works. I am soon to test again later this month. The question is: I dont know if I should try the PVT again or not. On the bright side, it beats paying for quick results. I have not seen a person pass after getting to the CC page. Or fail while getting the "good pop-up". Whatever it is, dont quit guys, we just have to keep going. Hopefully not past the second try but never quit!