questions about NCLEX & preparation

[Skyride, BSN, RN]

Hello,

I am currently just starting off studying for the NCLEX, unknown testing date and still awaiting my ATT I just sent in the application materials last week. I was borderline failing some nursing school courses and barely scraped by, I got 40-50%'s on all the practice ATI exams we took, and according to that website I have an 11% chance of passing the NCLEX.

So I am pretty stressed out about failing this thing and looking for some advice. Right now I'm just reading the Saunders book and haven't signed up for a review course.

I have some general questions if ya'll don't mind answering:

If you get a SATA question wrong, does it consider what your answer choices were as favorable/unfavorable? For example, if 3 out of 5 choices were correct and I select only two of the correct choices, would that be better than selecting the two incorrect choices – or is getting the question wrong the same all around?

What is this PVT good pop-up” people have been referring to?

Roughly how much of questions are medication-based and tips to studying all the meds?

Recommendations for studying all the content in general and approaching the NCLEX? WAT DO?!

Thanks a lot, is much appreciated.

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

Hello,

I am currently just starting off studying for the NCLEX, unknown testing date and still awaiting my ATT I just sent in the application materials last week. I was borderline failing some nursing school courses and barely scraped by, I got 40-50%'s on all the practice ATI exams we took, and according to that website I have an 11% chance of passing the NCLEX.

So I am pretty stressed out about failing this thing and looking for some advice. Right now I'm just reading the Saunders book and haven't signed up for a review course.

I would suggest signing up for an in-person review. Once your ATT comes, it has an expiration date. Keep that in mind, and don't waste time.

I have some general questions if ya'll don't mind answering:

If you get a SATA question wrong, does it consider what your answer choices were as favorable/unfavorable? For example, if 3 out of 5 choices were correct and I select only two of the correct choices, would that be better than selecting the two incorrect choices – or is getting the question wrong the same all around?

There is no partial credit. A question is either correct or incorrect. However, there is another part that comes into play: whether the question was written above or below passing standard. A question answered correctly but that was below the passing standard is still below passing.

What is this PVT good pop-up” people have been referring to?

An unofficial software glitch that has been exploited to guess whether one has passed or failed based on the popup given when reapplying for an ATT. Has been incorrect, and often only leads to more stress.

Roughly how much of questions are medication-based and tips to studying all the meds?

Everyone's test will be different. You'd be better of checking the NCSBN website and looking at the test plans. Those test plans are public knowledge. Test Plans | NCSBN

Recommendations for studying all the content in general and approaching the NCLEX? WAT DO?!

Thanks a lot, is much appreciated.

Review course. Not only will you review content but you'll also learn how to read and understand the questions.

[RNNPICU, BSN, RN]

If you get a SATA question wrong, does it consider what your answer choices were as favorable/unfavorable? For example, if 3 out of 5 choices were correct and I select only two of the correct choices, would that be better than selecting the two incorrect choices – or is getting the question wrong the same all around?

SATA is only a type of question, they can be a high level question as well as a low level question. The question is either correct or incorrect. Just because you get more SATA does not mean you are doing well as the questions could be the lower level questions.

What is this PVT good pop-up” people have been referring to?

PVT is just a trick, it does not tell you if you passed or failed. The only way to know if you passed or failed is through the Quick results 48 hours post exam, or when your name appears on the Board of Nursing web site of the state you applied for licensure.

Roughly how much of questions are medication-based and tips to studying all the meds?

Medication questions could be not just signs/symptoms, or side effects, it could be in a priority, delegation, or even diet question. The NCSBN can give you a breakdown of percentages of each category.

Recommendations for studying all the content in general and approaching the NCLEX? WAT DO?!

Do lots of questions!! Lots of questions. review all rationales and understand why you guessed the answer. Take a review course if you can afford it. Lots of questions and review of material

[gizahon]

Hi there,

I understand your nervousness and frustration about NCLEX. I failed my first attempt but passed my second. From my own experience, I can advise you to do as many practice questions as possible. Read every single rationale and make sure it make sense to you. Good luck!