So I took my NCLEX-RN today at 2PM. I went in nervous as all get out. It seemed as though every question alternated between SATA and "What is priority?" At about question 40, I really felt as though I had already failed. I was just so unsure on so many of them... I felt cheated. I know I am a competent nurse, but this exam didn't allow me to show my ability at all! My exam stopped at 75 and I was horrified. I left the testing center crying.
I had always told myself that I would never try the PVT, because there is SO much mixed information out there about whether or not it is accurate. But about an hour after my exam was completed, I got out my debit card and went ahead and re-registered. I didn't care about risking the cost, I just wanted to swallow my pride and register to take it again given my feelings of failure.
I selected the option of having taken the exam before and all of that, and entered all of my correct card information, but upon my submission, I was led back to my credit card info page with a notice at the top that said something like, "Our records indicate that you have yada yada yada..." I tried a couple more times in the hours afterward, and kept getting that same notice. Obviously I am going to purchase my Quick Results as soon as they are available, but this waiting game is just terrible. No part of me felt good about my exam. I have already begun to think about a new study plan. I feel so guilty that I could be letting down my family, friends, and husband.
Anyone out there have any advice for a recent tester awaiting their fate? I just wanna know I'm not alone in this dreadful "failure" feeling.
Your test pattern sounds exactly like mine was. Lots of SATA, and just about anything that wasn't SATA was a priority question. Cut off at 75. You passed, I'm certain of that. 😉
I just took it today at 2 (got to start at 1:30 though), and mine also shut off at 75. I didn't get many SATA and priority questions which makes me nervous. No hot spots, no listening, no exhibits, no ordering. I don't feel confident at all, which sucks because I felt generally well-prepared (but nervous) going into it. Pretty sure I'm in the small percentage that failed at 75 because I don't think I was hitting many high level questions
I also don't feel like I got to show my full potential. It's frustrating and so discouraging.
I'm scared to try the PVT so I'm waiting on QR. This is awful
Girl! Hang in there! I passed in 75 questions and left feeling shell-shocked...like *** was that?? I was unsure of my answers on MOST questions, and like you I had a ton of SATA, plus questions on totally unfamiliar topics. I also had a bunch of therapeutic communication questions that were actually *hard* which is so different bc those were always the gimme questions from Kaplan. Very strange experience.
Anyway, take a deep breath! It sounds like you've passed. Just wanted to say, before you pay to get quick results, check your state's license registry. On a whim right before I was going to try PVT, I checked and my license number was already assigned something like 17 hours later!
btw -There isn't much controversy over the PVT as long you do it correctly, unlike few people who can't grasp that concept. But you passed! Go have fun now.
Hey guys!! Just a quick update. After an agonizing night last night fretting over the exam, I checked my BON site this afternoon and... I saw my name with my RN licensure number! I was ECSTATIC!!! Good luck to all! God is so good!
Hey guys!! Just a quick update. After an agonizing night last night fretting over the exam, I checked my BON site this afternoon and... I saw my name with my RN licensure number! I was ECSTATIC!!! Good luck to all! God is so good!
I took my test today, too. I had 75 questions and then it shut off... I counted and had 23 SATA questions and a lot of priority. I honestly feel like I failed... I honestly feel like I did not know much. I feel extremely crushed right now!
Since when is stopping at 75 a bad thing?? Lots of SATA is also good. You passed. I just took my nclex the first week of June, had the same test pattern as you, got the good pop like you, and passed-like you will. Check your BON for your license. Mine popped up less than 24 hours after my nclex.
I felt similar but woke up to seeing I passed from my BON, which it turns out is faster than the quick results and free. If that's an option, check that before you pay up. As others said, a hard, crummy feeling test is a good sign.
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Your test pattern sounds exactly like mine was. Lots of SATA, and just about anything that wasn't SATA was a priority question. Cut off at 75. You passed, I'm certain of that. 😉