PVT: Don't Trust the Bad Pop-Ups!

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I took the NCLEX-RN 2 days ago and was so sure I had failed. I panicked early in the exam and stayed that way all throughout it--spending too much time on each question, re-reading the stem and choices, and changing my answers constantly. I was doing everything I was told not to do on the exam. I gave up near the end and hoped to get more questions to prove myself. It stopped at 75 and my heart sank.

I was so sure I had failed, but I wanted to try the Pearson Vue Trick for hope. I got the "bad pop-up" after inputting my credit card info correctly so it just confirmed my gut feelings. I didn't want to waste any time for preparing for my second attempt so I went to the BON site to check what I had to do to reapply/retake, but I saw that my RN license was active and issued the day right after my exam. I cried.

I hope this little anecdote comforts anyone waiting on their results. It truly is the most nerve-wracking 48 hrs you'll have to endure, but remember, there's always hope--even if the PVT shows you a bad pop-up.

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Thanks for the info and congratulations!!

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Thanks! =)

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thank you for this

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it was wrong for me too! People reading this, please don't try this trick it's not accurate

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hi guys i got the bad pop up tried pvt for 3x today ??? 78 questions 24 satas ????

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On 11/26/2019 at 9:28 AM, graceannpdc said:

hi guys i got the bad pop up tried pvt for 3x today ??? 78 questions 24 satas ????

Hi graceannpdc, don't despair yet. The PVT trick didn't work for me when I tried it after the exam, but oddly enough, I saw that my license was activated the next day. I don't know why or how this worked, but maybe Pearson's system was lagging behind. In any case, get some rest, be kind to yourself and remember that you've made it this far. Be proud of yourself.

Please feel free to give us an update. I'd like to help you as much as I can.

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On 8/17/2018 at 4:03 PM, AlwaysAnxious said:

I took the NCLEX-RN 2 days ago and was so sure I had failed. I panicked early in the exam and stayed that way all throughout it--spending too much time on each question, re-reading the stem and choices, and changing my answers constantly. I was doing everything I was told not to do on the exam. I gave up near the end and hoped to get more questions to prove myself. It stopped at 75 and my heart sank.

I was so sure I had failed, but I wanted to try the Pearson Vue Trick for hope. I got the "bad pop-up" after inputting my credit card info correctly so it just confirmed my gut feelings. I didn't want to waste any time for preparing for my second attempt so I went to the BON site to check what I had to do to reapply/retake, but I saw that my RN license was active and issued the day right after my exam. I cried.

I hope this little anecdote comforts anyone waiting on their results. It truly is the most nerve-wracking 48 hrs you'll have to endure, but remember, there's always hope--even if the PVT shows you a bad pop-up.

Congrats! That is awesome! I know this is an old post but I am currently waiting for my results. I did not want to do the PVT for this sole reason. I am waiting until its 48 hours exactly so that I can check to see if Quick Results is available and/or see if the Texas BON posted my license. Good luck to everyone that is going to take NCLEX and to those who are waiting like me ? the past 48 hours have not been fun lol but we all will get through this!

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19 minutes ago, fallgirl95BSN said:

Congrats! That is awesome! I know this is an old post but I am currently waiting for my results. I did not want to do the PVT for this sole reason. I am waiting until its 48 hours exactly so that I can check to see if Quick Results is available and/or see if the Texas BON posted my license. Good luck to everyone that is going to take NCLEX and to those who are waiting like me ? the past 48 hours have not been fun lol but we all will get through this!

Hi fallgirl, original poster here. Thanks for sharing and wishing everyone well! Though it has been over a year since I got my license, I remember all those dreadful feelings--before, during, and AFTER the exam. I was so bad to myself after the exam, telling myself that I had failed and was so stupid that I just isolated myself and stayed in bed for the rest of the day. The next day, I saw that my license was active and boy, I felt dumb for being so cruel to myself and worrying so much! So the best piece of advice I could give to anyone afterwards is just be kind to yourself, finally give yourself a break after all the insanity of nursing school, and go out and celebrate that you took the exam. Be proud that you've came this far.

I wish you the best and feel free to keep us updated! ?

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Update: I PASSED! ? I totally agree with you! It was the longest and most stressful 48 hours og my life. I tried to do things to take my mind off things but nothing seemed to work. Definitely give yourself more credit because you have come a long way and Nursing school is not easy and NCLEX is also not easy but you can get through it! God really got me through it and I can proudly say I passed NCLEX in 75 questions!

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18 hours ago, AlwaysAnxious said:

Hi graceannpdc, don't despair yet. The PVT trick didn't work for me when I tried it after the exam, but oddly enough, I saw that my license was activated the next day. I don't know why or how this worked, but maybe Pearson's system was lagging behind. In any case, get some rest, be kind to yourself and remember that you've made it this far. Be proud of yourself.

Please feel free to give us an update. I'd like to help you as much as I can.

Hello,

after several days, I jist foubd out I failed NCLEX ? but its okay I can always retest for the next time but thank you for your support!!! ??

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On 12/8/2019 at 5:44 PM, fallgirl95 said:

Update: I PASSED! ? I totally agree with you! It was the longest and most stressful 48 hours og my life. I tried to do things to take my mind off things but nothing seemed to work. Definitely give yourself more credit because you have come a long way and Nursing school is not easy and NCLEX is also not easy but you can get through it! God really got me through it and I can proudly say I passed NCLEX in 75 questions! 

Congratulations, fallgirl!! I'm glad to have read the good news! ? Hope you were able to get some good rest and relaxation afterwards and celebrate your success during the holiday season. Good luck on your job search and the rest of your nursing career! ?

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