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Thank you very much. I hope this blog brings some insight for future NCLEX candidates

I got news from CRNBC this morning. I've passed!!!!! I am thankful that this process went smoothly and that I got my results soon.

I received an email from CRNBC today! I'VE PASSED. I am so thankful at this moment

Hello everyone, Sorry for the late response but I just wanted to update you on this blog. After hearing your advice, I decided to go on 2 more interviews. It turns out that by doing so, I was more confident about taking the position from my 1st interview. I signed my contract in December 2014, and I begin to work on the floor later this month. I will admit, it is a bit scary to make a commitment to an agency whom you haven't signed the papers for, but they seemed to keep their word with me. THANKS AGAIN

Well I learned yesterday that an error was made during my registration at the Pearson Vue testing centre. The staff informed me that they were unsure how to use my American Passport for a Canadian NCLEX and as a result inaccurately registered my identity. I am relieved that it wasn't anymore serious, but its unfortunate that this has to happen at my expense. Hopefully this will all pan out and I get to know if I passed or not

I found using the study guides to be beneficial because it organized everything that I needed to know for the exam in 1 text. It saves a lot of time! If I needed to clarify or review something I didn't understand, I would go back to the texts

Kaplan was an online course. You can either do it on demand or attend a live class. It all depends on your learning style. I felt the live classroom was good for me because it gave me a chance to ask questions and to clarify a few things I may not have understood. Kaplan also has Qbank and Qtrainer questions which I felt prepared me for the exam. The most valuable thing I got out of Kaplan, was learning how to use the "decision tree", which helps prioritize your answers. The Mosby NCLEX-RN text was used for content. It's very thorough but gives a good overview of the pathophysiology and the nursing implementations accordingly. Since the test is computerized, I would recommend doing prep work online. It gives you a feel to what to expect when you take your exam. Best of luck to you

When I took the exam I found that information such as lab values were offered in both SI and American values. During my Kaplan Prep course, there were some American Law content. The delegation aspect is primarily the same in Canada, with a few differences province to province. During my exam, I did have a few delegation questions, but they are based on the RN scope of practice and complexity of the patients. I wouldn't worry too much about this, but just focus on the basics. I found the Kaplan Prep and Mosby's NCLEX-RN to be useful. Both of these sources are American with some focus on healthcare regulations in the US, but nearly all of material we can apply to nursing here in Canada. Prioritization, critical thinking, pathophysiology, pharmacology, etc... Goodluck!

Congratulations. I am still waiting for mine.

Just your ID. They give you a locker where you can leave a snack and your jacket. They'll require you to leave your phone inside a sealed plastic bag. If you don't need your phone, theres no need to bring it

Kaplan Prep. 3 months. If you want to know more, its listed in my post

I thought the same thing myself. One of the reasons why I opted not to take the CRNE in October was because it was my impression that the NCLEX results were faster. After completing my exam, Pearson Vue sent me an email regarding the result process of the NCLEX. Here is what I copied and pasted: "Candidate results are transmitted electronically to the board of nursing in the jurisdiction where the candidate has applied for licensure. Each board of nursing has developed its own procedure for distributing results to candidates. In most cases, candidates will receive results in the mail approximately six weeks after the examination."

Nurses now come in many different ages, genders, and races. I'm actually male and not as young (30).

I graduated from a Canadian Institution in September 2014. I am a permanent resident in Canada who is a Canadian trained BScN

No one else so far who has done the PVT in Canada

You are right. I should probably just enjoy the fact that I completed the exam and give myself some breathing room. I'll just cause more grief and worry if I start to over analyze this scenario. I'll worry about it if and when the time comes. Patience is a virtue!

Hmm I wonder why mine is different. Does everyone else you know have the same message as you?

4-6 weeks was what I was informed. I learned about a "trick" to determine passing the NCLEX exam prior to the wait. Not sure if this really applies in my situation though

If I am understanding right, the message I received is implying that there is an issue or concern with my exam? I am unclear regarding the palm vein scan. If there's an issue on how my palm was scanned they can hold my results? Should I be concerned? Hopefully this won't be the case. I am thinking that its been less than 48 hours since I've taken the exam. I can honestly say I've never cheated on an exam. Lots of hard work and tears for many months. I don't think I would ever call myself a nurse if I had to cheat.

Hello everyone! I am on of the first New Graduates to take the NCLEX in Canada. The NCLEX replaced our existing national boards (CRNE) as of January 5th, 2015. I took my exam yesterday, January 6th, and I have a few questions and tips for everyone. Since this test is very recent, theres a few kinks that will be discovered. Pearson Vue Trick: I tried to do this myself but I am unsure if I did it correctly. I got a pop up saying I couldn't register for the NCLEX again because my records are on hold. Was this similar to yours? ID: The Pearson Vue website is not very clear regarding what types of ID are acceptable. If you are a Canadian Citizen, any form of government ID is acceptable. But if you are a permanent resident, you will need to show your passport or permanent resident card. In my case, since I am an American born permanent resident, I came to the testing office only with a British Columbia License. Apparently, this is not acceptable. Luckily I was able to rush back home and grab my passport just in the knick of time to take the test Computer shut off at 110: Now I understand that the minimum questions to pass/fail is at 75. Kaplan implied that most American NCLEX candidates completed their exam at around 120. I'm just curious to figure out how candidates did in Canada. This concept is new and very different from the CRNE. Because of the unfamiliarity, I am not sure if 110 is good or not. Lab Values: I was very relieved to see that questions were provided in both SI and U.S.A values. I used Kaplan Prep to study which gave rationales and lab values in American values. Don't stress too much about this!. Take your time: I found 6 hours to be sufficient amount of time. I finished mine in 2.5hrs. Don't rush, and think through everything. No need to worry about the clock. Don't Stress Out: I realized that questions kept getting harder as I went through. Feeling like you have no idea whats going on is pretty normal. It's suppose to test your limits and question yourself. Take Breaks: Take advantage of the breaks! I found that after I took a break it was a lot easier to concentrate. Also bring something to snack on, gives good brain fuel to continue the exam. Don't bring anything you don't need: They're very strict at the testing centre. You will only be allowed to bring your ID and your locker key to the testing. They give you everything else that you'll need Study: I used both Mosby's NCLEX-RN text and the Kaplan Prep. I found both to be useful, but I feel that Kaplan has helped me prepare better. It's a bit pricey, but it taught me how to analyze questions and prioritize better. Their decision tree is useful when taking the NCLEX exam. I highly recommend it. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE

I can totally relate to how you are feeling. I graduated from a BScN program in Vancouver back in September 2014. It took me 3 months to find a job. I suggest you find out who the managers are from every clinical you've ever done. Applying online may take FOREVER to get a response. Don't lose hope, keep at it.

I tried to register again for the NCLEX this afternoon and this was the message I got "The candidate currently has test results that are on hold. A new registration cannot be created at this time." Was this similar to yours?

Thanks for the tip! I just took the exam this afternoon and will probably have to wait until tomorrow or friday. When I clicked the quick results link, it mentions that its not available in Canada. I'm glad theres a way to get around it from our end.

Hello everyone! I am on of the first New Graduates to take the NCLEX in Canada. The NCLEX replaced our existing national boards (CRNE) as of January 5th, 2015. Today was my test date and I have a few questions and tips for everyone. Since this test is very recent, theres a few kinks that will be discovered. Pearson Vue Trick: Unfortunately that doesn't work in Canada. Is there any other way to find out my results sooner ? Waiting 4-6 weeks for my results almost seems torturous!!! Especially when you've been anticipating for the exam months in advance. ID: The Pearson Vue website is not very clear regarding what types of ID are acceptable. If you are a Canadian Citizen, any form of government ID is acceptable. But if you are a permanent resident, you will need to show your passport or permanent resident card. In my case, since I am an American born permanent resident, I came to the testing office only with a British Columbia License. Apparently, this is not acceptable. Luckily I was able to rush back home and grab my passport just in the knick of time to take the test Computer shut off at 110: Now I understand that the minimum questions to pass/fail is at 75. Kaplan implied that most American NCLEX candidates completed their exam at around 120. I'm just curious to figure out how candidates did in Canada. This concept is new and very different from the CRNE. Because of the unfamiliarity, I am not sure if 110 is good or not. Lab Values: I was very relieved to see that questions were provided in both SI and U.S.A values. I used Kaplan Prep to study which gave rationales and lab values in American values. Don't stress too much about this!. Take your time: I found 6 hours to be sufficient amount of time. I finished mine in 2.5hrs. Don't rush, and think through everything. No need to worry about the clock. Don't Stress Out: I realized that questions kept getting harder as I went through. Feeling like you have no idea whats going on is pretty normal. It's suppose to test your limits and question yourself. Take Breaks: Take advantage of the breaks! I found that after I took a break it was a lot easier to concentrate. Also bring something to snack on, gives good brain fuel to continue the exam. Don't bring anything you don't need: They're very strict at the testing centre. You will only be allowed to bring your ID and your locker key to the testing. They give you everything else that you'll need Study: I used both Mosby's NCLEX-RN text and the Kaplan Prep. I found both to be useful, but I feel that Kaplan has helped me prepare better. It's a bit pricey, but it taught me how to analyze questions and prioritize better. Their decision tree is useful when taking the NCLEX exam. I highly recommend it. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE

I have gained some perspective to this situation. Until it is in writing, it doesn't mean anything. Thank you again for all your comments.