Hi everyone! I've been reading so many topics on here about my current predicament.
decided to just post.
I took my NCLEX exam for the first time on 7/6/2017 In Southern CA
my computer stopped at 75 questions with 20 SATAs (I made sure to take note of how many I got)
I thought I even got the last question right.
before I even before took my exam I was already researching about results since CA doesn't offer quick results, so I know fairly well about the PVT.
I did it right when I got the Pearson Vue email. I used a Visa card that we got as a refund from my cable provider. BAD POP UP. as in the card was declined and to contact the bank(I used correct details) Then I used my moms credit card with the wrong exp date, declined. later wells fargo contacted her saying someone attempted to use her card.
I tried to keep hope that maybe I was one of the few that got the bad pop up but passed anyway but its hard to when I keep trying and I keep getting the bad pop up even 24+ hours later.
I checked breeze too since everyone said to check application status. Mine doesn't say pending anymore.
Under manage applications it says, Registered Nurse RN File #blahblah, with drop down options saying -RN exam repeat and change of address. Nothing in the License/Registration Information.
I just don't know what to do anymore. Im just feeling really down.
because I failed at 75 questions meaning I mustve messed up so badly it didn't even let me take the 190 questions left.
TL;DR
Feeling really down, took the nclex, stopped at 75q then got the bad pop up.
that whole thing was so thoughtful! a tough love kind of advice. thank you.
at this time I have accepted that I didn't pass. I am just waiting on the official letter to know where I should start again. should only take about one more week. we don't have quick results here in cali so I can't find out but I'm not hoping anymore. like what everyone says, I'm still young I still have time.
thank you again and good luck on your exam! we will learn from this and pass this time around!
That a way to stay positive. I really do know exactly how you feel, i'm that guy that never lets things get to him and failing the NCLEX made me feel horrible. After a solid two weeks I decided that feeling bad for myself wouldn't help my situation. Like you said, we will learn from it and pass the next time around! What is the minimum wait time before you can reschedule?
That a way to stay positive. I really do know exactly how you feel, i'm that guy that never lets things get to him and failing the NCLEX made me feel horrible. After a solid two weeks I decided that feeling bad for myself wouldn't help my situation. Like you said, we will learn from it and pass the next time around! What is the minimum wait time before you can reschedule?
it really got me too but its okay its a learning process. as they say, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger right? I'm right here with you on that.
says you can take the nclex again 45 days after your first test. theres a reapply for examination application on breeze but I am unsure whether or not we would need to fill it up to request for a new att or if we can just go and pay for another test from Pearson vue.
i didnt try anything tricks , i feel 50/50 i have lots of priority, i have SATA and lots of CASE STUDY towards the end...
Type of question, format, etc means nothing. Most people feel pretty "iffy" on how they did so I'd say that's normal. Try to get your mind off of this for now, go do something FUN for yourself while you wait for real results (not tricks, no one seems to feel any better when they do them anyway).
If you can get Quick Results in your state, do that. Look for your name and license number on your state BON website. And hold on, you'll know soon enough, good luck!
Just wanted to share my experience and hope that it helps. I'm a repeat Nclex taker. Failed it twice. 1st attempt I wasn't prepared. Didn't really study, thought that with the knowledge/fundamentals I had already learned would be enough for me to pass. Not to mention most of my classmates were passing with flying colors. Gave it a try. 114 questions and a PVt later, I found out I failed. Wasn't really sad because deep down I know I didn't prep for it like I should have. Received my CPR (like 6 weeks later lol) and I was near passing standard in every category. Bummer. So I got to studying. Used hurst and Uworld. According to Uworld I was in the 93rd percentile and had very high chances of passing my second attempt. So I started feeling good and alittle more confident. 45 days later, I sat for my exam again (same location which I do not recommend testing at the same place that you failed initially). Prayed non stop. Prayed before I started and would stop occasionally in the midst of the exam to pray. When I got to question 75 I closed my eyes and hit next. When I opened my eyes I was at 76...then...100... then...180. After that I just knew I was going to 265. I got to 265 with 6 mins left on the clock. **Wipes forehead... this time I thought it was super hard. I walked out there exhausted as ever. But I honestly did the best I could have at answering those questions. Medications that I never heard of kept repeating in different questions. I swear, when you get to a certain high number on Nclex the computer starts playing mind games with you. I'm like "I could have sworn I just answered that question". lol Anyways I headed straight home without rushing out the building to do the PVT. I just preferred to collapse in my bed if anything lol. Got home, prayed, did the PVT.
"Your payment was declined, contact your credit card company". I immediately burst out in tears, uncontrollably. I'm talking snot and everything. This one hurt me because I actually prepared this time and was so mad at Uworld (lol)for telling me I had such a high chance of passing. I was embarrassed to tell anyone because I felt like a dummy. I felt like a failure. I started to question if I would ever pass Nclex. I started envisioning me 1 year down the line still trying to pass it every 45 days. It was torture. Mental torture. Received my CPR again and was NEAR passing standard in every category. I'm like seriously?!! Brief story about me ? Im very persistent and if I gave up in my past, I wouldn't be where I am today, so you best believe i blocked everyone except my parents from my phone, came off social media, and it was me, Saunders, Uworld, Remar Review Quickfacts (amazon $20) Kaplan practice questions (free, google) YouTube videos (Registered Nurse Rn), the 35 page pamphlet floating around (you can find it on google as well), Nclex Rn Mastery, Picmonic and any free questions I can find online. Yes I went in! I had no choice. I told myself I MUST pass nclex. I studied so much I have enough knowledge now to teach nursing or be a clinical instructor LOL. I refused to fail. So I kept going. Kept myself sane by watching YouTube tutorials when I was not studying (cheered me up). 45 days came again. I rescheduled it to one week later. I was scared. I was in battle between telling myself "Its impossible to know everything" and "But what if I miss something". One week later....headed to the testing center (different location than the first two attempts). My test was for 12:30, got there 11:25 and they told me I can start early since it was empty in there. Palm scan, locked up my stuff, used the bathroom, drank some water, prayed, used enough lip gloss (since you can't bring that in and my lips get dry quick lol) headed to the computer. First question was SATA. It was easy. Before I knew it I was at question 50. Then 70...then 75, closed my eyes, clicked next, opened my eyes and saw 76 smhhhhhh I will not panic, I will not panic, I will not panic as I quietly told myself, kept going (keep in mind that the computer never asked me if I wanted a break like the first two times I took it which was weird) I got to 82 and the screen shut off. Yessssssssss! I felt it in my heart I passed. I was in shock of how easy some of the questions were but didn't think I was doing bad because I got like 20 SATA, and sometimes they came back to back. Waited until I got home to do the trick and finally got the good pop up I've been waiting for all my life lol. "Our records indicate....". Curious to know what I did next?! Glad you asked. I walked in my room, grabbed all my books, walked in the kitchen and discarded them all. Never want to see another SATA or which patient do you assess first AGAIN!!!! Taking the Nclex 3 times is torture you guys! I don't wish it on any of you all or my worst enemy! And I mean it. For all those who are preparing to take it for the first time, give yourself about 2 months. Isolate yourself and focus. Master your content, and master the technique of answering Nclex style questions especially PRIORITY. That took me a while but I was a pro at the end. And when I came across those questions as soon as I saw key words like "Restless" I thought "hypoxia" and clicked it. It feels so good to finally be a RN. Like I can't even write my name now without my credentials behind my name. Like I'm kind of like a big deal now! Lol (can you tell I'm excited?) For those who are repeat test takers and looking for encouragement, I hope my post helps. Even if you fail at your 3rd attempt or 4th or 8th, DO NOT GIVE UP! Be confident in knowing that NCLEX DOES NOT DETERMINE WHAT TYPE OF NURSE YOU ARE! PICK YOURSELF UP EACH TIME AND ACT AS IF U NEVER ATTEMPTED THE NCLEX AN EVERY TIME IS YOUR FIRST TIME.. I FIND THAT IF YOU KEEP DWELLING ON THE PAST IT MESSES WITH THE PROGRESS OF THE PRESENT! And let's not ever forget you MADE IT OUT OF NURSING SCHOOL WHILE PEOPLE ARE FAILING OUT AS I TYPE THIS. Pick your head up! YOUR RN CROWN IS FALLING..
Signed RN.... swings stethoscope.. (I'm so extra lol
Congratulations ... I so love your story ... so inspiring ... I will be going for my 4th attempt in October and I start tomorrow studying ... cutting everything out ... no social media, etc. I've been thinking about this so much that I'm dreaming about it every night. That's how bad I want this license and start my dream career. Good luck on your new career and I hope to have the same story soon.
Congratulations ... I so love your story ... so inspiring ... I will be going for my 4th attempt in October and I start tomorrow studying ... cutting everything out ... no social media, etc. I've been thinking about this so much that I'm dreaming about it every night. That's how bad I want this license and start my dream career. Good luck on your new career and I hope to have the same story soon.
Thank you so much! I am no different than you. And I don't judge you. U will conquer Nclex my dear. "Just keep swimming". It's July now. So you have about 3 months until you retake which is more than enough time. Since you have a lot of time before you retake try this. Each day, pick a content area/topic. For example Endocrine. Then for 3 to 4 days straight, read everything on endocrine which includes hypothyroidism, insulin etc, and do questions on that topic only for those 3 to 4 days. Repetition helps trust me. I did that for some of the topics an by the time I was done I knew everything about that topic. Not sure what materials you are using but read that specific content in every material you have until everything (well the most impt stuff) from that content sticks. The priority questions from Uworld helped me finally grasp how to master those questions. Don't overwhelm yourself by trying to answer all the questions on Uworld. Each day do 75, then later in the day repeat those 75 and make sure you are reading all the rationales and not just memorizing the answer (that happened to me). You will conquer Nclex. You will STILL BE THE BEST NURSE. YOU ARE SIMPLY DELAYED NOT DENIED! Much love and blessings to you and good luck hun
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