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Of the classmates that I know tested in July, 2 had the research questions. I also had them. The research questions aren't included in the quick results at all. My test ended with 75 questions, but when the research questions started, it showed my count going up. One of the other classmates said the same thing about her question number going up, but during the research questions, it allowed you to go back to previous questions where as the actual exam didn't allow that. One classmate that had the research questions had accidentally ended it a few questions in and it didn't impact his score at all. Unfortunately if your quick results say fail, I'd say it's accurate and didn't incorrectly count the research questions as I've not heard of anyone's quick results being inaccurate. What resources did you use? Either way, hang in there, and worst case scenario, you test again. Please keep us posted and thinking of you. It wouldn't have shut off because it didn't think she'd have enough time to get through all 265. It shuts off when one of 3 things happen: 1. When the computer is 95% the tester's ability is clearly above or below passing. 2. When time runs out. 3. Once 265 items have been answered. Since she had time left, it wouldn't have shut off until one of those 3 things occurred. Since hers shut off at 75, it was #1.

Congratulations!

It's true that the passing is 80%. That's actually pretty common for most nursing programs. Some programs do have a slightly lower requirement. I think I've heard of 75% being the lowest; some 78%. 80% seems most common in programs. I've also seen some much higher. I know it sounds scary and overwhelming to have to achieve such a high percentage, but a lot of schools do that because of the importance of needing to know the information. I don't really think it's really that much of a weeding thing as much as it is making sure you're as knowledgeable and safe as possible. The first semester we saw the biggest drop in numbers. However, it's also the first semester that helps people get a feel for if it's the right thing for them. Some people withdrew as they felt it wasn't for them once they started getting a feel for it. Also, sometimes it takes a little longer for some to adjust to the testing style, answering nursing / NCLEX style questions. For others, sometimes it just became a conflict with things in their life and ended up moving to the night/evening program instead. I know it feels scary and intimidating with having to achieve such a high grade. I won't lie and say that it was super easy and without stress and feeling overwhelmed, but it truly was an amazing experience. There were tears for sure, but it was truly wonderful there. I can honestly say the Youngstown instructors are truly amazing. They are such a supportive group, and you can tell that they want you to succeed. Even since graduating, they've still been very encouraging and supportive as my classmates have been going through the process of studying for and taking NCLEX and looking for jobs. The person who did the tutoring, who was absolutely amazing, retired when I finished, but I know they have someone else in there. Plus the instructors are always willing to help you if you're struggling. I've seen some of my classmates go through some truly tough things in life during the program, and the instructors have been with them every step of the way. Have you talked to the faculty there at all to get more information? It truly is a great place to go. I would do it again in a second.

Good luck! Keeping fingers crossed for good news tonight!

Congrats! I got my quick results this morning and found out that I passed as well!

Good luck! Keeping fingers crossed that you get your good news shortly :) I also took mine today and shut off at 75. I, too, used Uworld. I really need to find a way to distract myself for the next day and a half! Keep us posted! :)

Congrats! Do you know about how long it takes to get your ATT where you're from? I've heard from my other classmates that previous graduates didn't get theirs until the end of June. I definitely have time to study, but I'm anxious to get it scheduled and take it! Congrats! I don't feel like it's sunk in yet and it's been almost 3 weeks. What books are you using to prepare for NCLEX? Right now I'm just using UWolrd and the ATI book we received during our live review. That's exciting about the BSN and MSN programs! I'd like to start looking, but I'm going to wait a little bit. We have to sign a contract upon hire that we'll get our BSN within 5 years from the date of hire. I don't plan waiting that long - I'm thinking a year. My son was born during my first semester, so I missed a lot of his firsts, plus the extra weight on my husband's shoulders. I'm having my 3rd at the end of August, and I really want to have time to adjust to working, watching my baby's first year, spending as much time as possible with my kids. I'm hoping I'll find a job quickly enough and will have settled in within a year, and hopefully making work and school more manageable. Are you looking for online only (or mostly) or a brick and mortar school?

For the most part we were at one hospital. A few other times we went to the other affiliate hospital - it didn't matter where you lived, it's just where you got sent. I have no idea how they chose our units or how they chose who went to which hospital, but I do know that when we were on one unit for the entirety of the semester, you just went where they sent you, not necessarily if you lived closer etc. Though the two hospitals were about 20 minutes from each other. During the last two semesters (med surg III and critical care), we rotated between hospitals, so everyone ended up pretty much at each place. The specialty areas were a little different - psych, OB and peds. Some aspects were one location only (like where there was only one clinical for that specific location to see the different aspects of psych, etc), but otherwise, there were a few locations we could've gone. Before the start of the semester, they'd tell us each of the locations that we could potentially end up at. They had everyone pick their first, second, and third (etc) choices. They tried to accommodate as many people as possible - though sometimes they were unable to as they had to look and see if one location was potentially a scheduling conflict with another clinical or class. So those they tried to go by student preference if they could manage, but otherwise we had no choice in where we went if there were more than one location.

I'm hoping to take mine sometime in June. I graduated on the 4th, so I'm just waiting for my ATT. If not, I'm hoping early July.

We did ATI, but ATI had nothing to do with our grade and had no impact on whether we passed or failed. There was only 1 practice assessment that counted as a quiz grade, but that was the only one. We did practice tests throughout each of the semesters that were due by a certain date. This was the only time it'd impact our grade. If they weren't completed by the end of the semester, the student would get an incomplete for their grade. They asked for a certain percentage on the practice assessments, but we could retake. We'd have a proctored exam at the end of each semester. We "needed" a level 2. If you didn't get the level 2 on the first try, you had to do remediation and take it again. It was required to take it again, but if you didn't score the level 2 again, there weren't any consequences. They did, however, use that to determine weak areas of each individual so we could continue to work on them. It was the same for the comprehensive predictor which was taken a few weeks before our final exams. You had to retake it if you scored below a certain probability of passing NCLEX, but it didn't fail you if you didn't. They used the information to help the students come up with individualized study plans for studying for NCLEX.

I graduated last night! :) Feels kind of surreal. Now onto applying and hopefully getting my ATT for NCLEX soon!

I know this may not be of much help... but hopefully. I didn't retake the comprehensive, but I'd imagine it'd be random, not necessarily the same exact areas, but the type of content. Like prioritization, delegation, etc. If you go into your results, it gives you an idea how you did with content so that should give you a good idea on what areas to focus on. Maybe even do a focused review. I've never done a focused review, so I'm not sure how helpful it is, but I would look at the areas that you scored low on. Is there anything in particular that stood out that you struggled with? Or certain areas? I can't really answer on the NCLEX review book as I just started my life review yesterday, so I just got the book yesterday, but from what it looks like, it could be helpful. Maybe go through there to the areas that you know you struggle with. It looks like the info is organized pretty nicely in there, in a simple format, so that may be a good way to go. So I'd say go through and see your weak areas on the comp predictor and look through the book. Do practice questions. I think the review book has some questions, but I'd go through the ATI website and maybe redo some practice assessments / tests and really any practice questions that you can do. Good luck!

I graduate Thursday and am feeling a little apprehensive. It's exciting, but just knowing how drastically things are going to change. I've seen my classmates more than my husband and kids a good portion of the time. I've gotten used to seeing them all the time. I'm used to being so busy between school and the kids. I'm used to deadlines and working towards something. Always having a goal. I know I'll still have NCLEX to look forward to, and hopefully a job. I'll get to enjoy my kids this summer and adding one at the end of August. I'm definitely excited about these things, but I just feel like I'm really going to miss it. I can't explain how much I loved my preceptorship, and I just felt really good about going every shift. I just felt like I was really starting to get the hang of everything, and it's just over now. I just look forward to being able to do this again.

I graduate next Thursday!!! I honestly can't wrap my head around it. I have one more practicum shift to complete and then 3 ATI NCLEX review days next week. Then I'm done. I've submitted my application to my state's BON and registered with Pearson Vue. So I just have to get my background check done (tomorrow), and then wait for the school to send my completion letter and then wait for my ATT. It feels surreal.

How was that? I've been seriously considering doing that, hoping it'll up my chances to get into L&D. Things have been too crazy to do it just yet, but I'm hoping to here soon. It's honestly really hard to believe it's almost over. I had my last final last Thursday. My practicum started Sunday and my next day is tomorrow. My last day is the 29th. The first few days in May I have mandatory ATI review. I really never imagined myself a college graduate, and certainly not from nursing school. It really has been rough, but I also have loved the experience and am grateful that I had the opportunity to do so. I got in by the skin of my teeth and am thankful that the school took a chance on me.