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Wow we all had different experiences slightly. They are big on proper body mechanics and you do need to lift to 70-75 lbs. I did it! Didn't think I could. The other measurements like push pull a certain amount was done by a machine that measures the force. It wasn't a sandbag. They also take a mini medical hx, and do some other things that test your physical capacity as it relates to the job. I would say that nursing students should work out during school and especially work on proper form so it comes naturally to you. Seems like more hospitals are requiring this to get a job to decrease work-related injuries and costs.

Did the test require reps for the lifts? So lift the box from the floor and set it on the chair 5x - something like that.

Thank you for sharing. Did you feel like you struggled during any part of the test? I wonder if they then just fail you when you show any sign that it's difficult and the movement is not smooth. For the boxes, are there like 20 lb boxes, 40 lb boxes, etc. or do they place weights inside a box? Thanks..

Has anyone done the post job offer test for Duke University Hospital? It's a pre employment physical capacity test done by WorkSTEPS. Do you have to lift 75 lbs? From a little research, I've heard they keep adding weights into a Tupperware like box for the lifting test. Can anyone go over what they make you do in this test? Please!!! I think I'll lose my job offer. I am short and weigh 95 lbs. I can lift 50 lbs but not sure about 75 lbs.

I'm sorry for the delay in my response. I would say UWorld. I think it's best if you can do questions from a variety of sources because you will learn more content. Also aside from doing questions, you got to know your labs & infection precautions. The NCLEX to me was straight forward. It did not feel like it was trying to trick me. The best advice I have that worked for me during the actual test was to slow down and read the question very carefully. I forgot to also mention that while reviewing the rationales, I would Google a lot of things I didn't know right then and there and type it on a Word document. I also looked up something in Saunders if I didn't know, but I didn't read it cover to cover.

NCLEX Mastery app - paid Kaplan - paid SATA question FB group - free UWorld - free trial tootRN on instagram - free Do questions and review content. Content > Strategy

I passed!!! It's pure shock and joy when you see your name after submitting it on Breeze for the 100th time... Took test: June 16 Saw results on Breeze: July 15

@Bobmo88 Did you receive the license in the mail too?

Congratulations! :)

Anyone receive their results? I haven't yet. I called this number for the BRN around 4:30pm today. Found it on FB. (800) 838-6828. The line goes silent, but just wait and someone might pick up. I waited about 6 minutes and a lady picked up. Here's my conversation with her: Me: Hi, I'm calling to see if my application is complete. I took the NCLEX-RN on June 16th. Her: Social security. Me: (I gave it) Her: Name Me: (I gave it) Her: Your application is not complete. Your transcripts still need to be processed. When did your school send the transcripts? Me: About two weeks ago. Her: You need to wait 4 weeks from the date we receive the transcripts. Me: Can I confirm whether my transcripts have been received? Her: No, unfortunately we can't. Me: If I didn't pass, would I receive something in the mail sooner rather than later? Her: If you didn't pass, you would receive something in the mail. However, those results would also be released once your transcripts have been processed. If I was local, I would definitely go in person with a copy of my official transcript to try to expedite the process. Who knows where my transcript is in the pile. I've read on FB that people who have tested on June 23/24 already got their results. It's a mixed bag... Hope this helps someone.

Bobmo88, if you haven't already, like the other person suggested talk to your school's admissions and records or enrollment services or your nursing department to make sure your transcripts were sent. My school sent them after I called them about it.

I am in the same situation now. My school sent the transcripts last week. I'm waiting for it to be processed. Still no results since June 16. Thanks for sharing.

How many questions did you have? Just curious.

No, I haven't. Nothing in the mail. Not posted on Breeze. My school said they haven't sent my transcript yet. I heard on FB, this may or may not be true: Someone from the BRN told her that if you don't receive any mail (an actual letter) from the BRN 7-10 days after your test date, that's good and means you probably didn't fail. I guess they send out those notices soon after the test. Here are some numbers I found to call the BRN: (916) 322-3350 (916) 574-7635 (916) 574-7641 I also heard if you have a job lined up that depends on you getting your license posted, call the BRN and they may expedite posting your license. Call early at 8am.

I called my school today and they said they haven't sent the transcripts yet because they send it in a batch and are waiting on other students (for what, I'm not sure). No wonder I haven't had my results yet. I applied to the BRN super early so I could get my ATT and take the NCLEX-RN soon after I graduated, but I had no idea that my results would be on hold because of my school. Still not trying the Pearson Vue thing. Okay, time to just relax and wait.