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.
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!
Instead of the NCLEX crushing you, you crushed the NCLEX.
I've been an RN for 6 yrs and felt the same way after the test. I am a terrible test taker and nursing school was extremely difficult for me. I was a C student in nursing school. I also did horrible at all the Nclex prep tests. Even though I was a mediocre student I still passed. I was good at clinicals, worked As a tech for years prior, and studied a lot. Just know that this test doesn't really make you a nurse...although technically you have to pass it to be a nurse. I didn't feel like a true nurse until I had experience under my belt. Even after almost 6 yrs I still learn something new everyday! 😉
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 just took the nclex with 75 questions and my stomach is still on the floor that's how low it fell after the shutoff. I'm looking back at the ones I know I got wrong. I'm so nervous.
NICU Guy, BSN, RN
4,161 Posts
Instead of the NCLEX crushing you, you crushed the NCLEX.