Took my NCLEX today and feel scared that I wasn't thinking straight. I had no SATA Q's and no calculation questions. I think that I may have answered some of the 'easier' questions wrong because I was over-analyzing them, so I'm afraid I may not have even got to the 'harder level of questions. A lot of the questions were "who do you assess first" and "which patient statement signifies teaching was effective/ineffective" types. The thing that I am most scared of is that when I was doing practice questions, I usually got more of the so called "harder" analysis questions right more than the supposed "easier" ones. I'm so afraid that I messed up the easier ones and never even got a chance at the harder ones.. even though none of them seemed to have clear answers to me. Also, a friend of mine who just took the exam said that a lot of the questions he got didn't specifically give you the name of a disease or medical state in the question, but instead gave you more of the symptoms and you had to figure out for yourself what they were talking about. I am worried because almost all of my questions had an exact medical condition named in them, making me wonder if they were easier level questions.
My only hope that I did well is that I graduated top of my class, passed all of the ATI tests on the first try, passed the comprehensive ATI with a prediction of a 98% chance of passing on the NCLEX and had a good mix of questions. My test did not seem to stay focused in one area.
I also finished the test in under an hour. I am a fast test taker, but am worried that my nerves may have caused me to rush and overlook things? I have no idea. Right now I feel completely ill and can't stop thinking about it. Just needed to vent. Thanks all for listening, and if you have any input it is much appreciated!
I have taken NCLEX 4 times now, and unfortunately not passed. I have always remained at 75 questions, and last time (Last Thu) didn't face any math questions, like many of you have posted here. I had a good feeling after the exam and had gone with with Suzanne's plan preparation, and also read from Kaplan book. I am at my wits' ends here, and scratching my head as to what else I can do. I graduated over a year ago, and have never worked since finishing the program. I just don't know how to overcome this barrier, without which all my effort seems to have gone waste. Considering the acute labor shortage that this profession faces and tanking economy, you'd think boards or government would come up with a better testing system to help people pass and enter the workforce (perhaps not have to take all the sections all over, the ones where you have demonstrated passing ability). I am also expecting any day..and this stress is unbearable!
Any advice would be highly appreciated. I plan to take it now in next 6 months, after I have my baby.
Thanks all..this forum has been super helpful...
I'm sorry to hear of your struggles. Have you considered taking Kaplan Complete? I know it is expensive, but they offer a money back guarantee if you don't pass, and it really helped me. I love Saunders, especially for content review, but I feel like Kaplan questions are difficult enough, if not more so, to compete with passing level NCLEX questions.
Even if you don't take the class (which I'll admit I don't necessarily recommend), just buying the trainers and Qbank is worth the price. And you have three months of access, so I would say take the next three months off and focus on you and your baby, and then ease back into it for the final three months before you test.
Taking the NCLEX multiple times really isn't that uncommon, and is not testament to what kind of nurse you'll be. I wish you the best in the future! Congratulations on your baby:)
I can only imagine your fustrations but remain optimistic. I have heard and read so many stories on the types of questions that people have had so you really don't know how you did until you get your results.
Took my NCLEX today and feel scared that I wasn't thinking straight. I had no SATA Q's and no calculation questions. I think that I may have answered some of the 'easier' questions wrong because I was over-analyzing them, so I'm afraid I may not have even got to the 'harder level of questions. A lot of the questions were "who do you assess first" and "which patient statement signifies teaching was effective/ineffective" types. The thing that I am most scared of is that when I was doing practice questions, I usually got more of the so called "harder" analysis questions right more than the supposed "easier" ones. I'm so afraid that I messed up the easier ones and never even got a chance at the harder ones.. even though none of them seemed to have clear answers to me. Also, a friend of mine who just took the exam said that a lot of the questions he got didn't specifically give you the name of a disease or medical state in the question, but instead gave you more of the symptoms and you had to figure out for yourself what they were talking about. I am worried because almost all of my questions had an exact medical condition named in them, making me wonder if they were easier level questions.
My only hope that I did well is that I graduated top of my class, passed all of the ATI tests on the first try, passed the comprehensive ATI with a prediction of a 98% chance of passing on the NCLEX and had a good mix of questions. My test did not seem to stay focused in one area.
I also finished the test in under an hour. I am a fast test taker, but am worried that my nerves may have caused me to rush and overlook things? I have no idea. Right now I feel completely ill and can't stop thinking about it. Just needed to vent. Thanks all for listening, and if you have any input it is much appreciated!
i took my nclex today. stopped on 75 and i also had no sata/math and i'm also worried. although i know 2 people, both of their exams stopped at 75, no sata but one of them failed while the other one passed. so i guess i'm 50/50 now.
don't worry..just passed the nclex and i didnt have any single SATA and calculations...format of a question is not a big deal..pure MYTH :).. good luck for the resultz!
i just had my exam (NCLEX-RN) this morning. it bothers me that i didnt have any single SATA on my exam with 75 Q's. i only got mostly prioritization questions. does anyone here passed with the same type of exam as mine?
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I'm sorry to hear of your struggles. Have you considered taking Kaplan Complete? I know it is expensive, but they offer a money back guarantee if you don't pass, and it really helped me. I love Saunders, especially for content review, but I feel like Kaplan questions are difficult enough, if not more so, to compete with passing level NCLEX questions.
Even if you don't take the class (which I'll admit I don't necessarily recommend), just buying the trainers and Qbank is worth the price. And you have three months of access, so I would say take the next three months off and focus on you and your baby, and then ease back into it for the final three months before you test.
Taking the NCLEX multiple times really isn't that uncommon, and is not testament to what kind of nurse you'll be. I wish you the best in the future! Congratulations on your baby:)