75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

[Lurksalot]

I see lots of posts about passing or failing with 75 questions, just curious what the stats are. I would like to think that nursing school prepares us enough that those who get 75 are mostly passing?

[student112]

i took the nclex rn today, computer shut off at 103, i feel soo sick.........

[nurselawre]

I took it yesterday. I felt like I only new 3 questions and guessed on the other 72. They all seemed so hard, and I studied the last 7 weeks, took the kaplan class, and made sure I did over 4000 questions. Just seemed like none of the answers where correct???:selfbonk:My screen went blank at 75:confused:. I understand the concept of how the nclex is graded/assessed, it is just I felt I guessed on so many, that I fear the worse. But trying to keep a positive outlook, I can take it again, it is not like failing a nursing class and you are out of the program. I am hoping by some act of a higher power that I passed, as I would like to start applying for jobs (just studying everyday, ya feel like you are in limbo), and start working to earn some $$ and get going before I forget all my clinical skills...sigh:sstrs:I am going to meet my 3 other nurse grad BFFs for some comisserating and drinks shortly.....:cheers: I will post back Tommorrow here and let ya know how I made out! Keep all fingers and toes crossed....Good luck :rckn:to all that took it, and are awaiting results or is taking it this month.

[murphyrider]

I am glad to read these comments, but still super nervous. I just took it about 2 hours ago. I took the Kaplan class, passed all of the tests, and was given a 97.5% chance of passing. It shut off at 75 questions, but i didnt feel like the questions got any harder. I am worried that i failed because i thought it was supposed to get harder as you go...anyone else have the same feeling? I hate the waiting period.

[nurselawre]

i am posting back! i logged onto to pearson today...so nerve racking:banghead:, but to my surprise........it was on the screen: pass!!!!!! woo hoo!:yeah:to all those that are still waiting, best of luck, try not to dwell, keep yourself busy, it shall soon pass. i wish everyone the best of luck and warmest wishes!!!!

[paku]

I just took the NClex on 2/20, the test stop at 75 and I felt horrible. There is no way I could've pass with 75 questions just because I am not a good test taker. It's really late right now and can't seem to be sleeping since the result should be up in a few hours. I think I put a lot of effort in studying for this exam, I did alot of praying as well. Wish me luck.

[nurselawre]

Good luck! Let's us know!

[murphyrider]

Just following up, i passed with 75 questions. I am not super smart or trying to toot my own horn, but i didnt think it was that hard....hence why i was for sure that i failed. Good luck, try to relax, and thanks for the support!!!

[nurselawre]

Kudos!!!! Woohoo! Go Celbrate!

[pb32085]

Hey everyone,

Just took the NCLEX today...i dont have a good feeling...i got more than my fair share of med questions, about 5-6 select all that apply, 3 math, and a few prioritizing questions...the rest is all a blur...i dont have a good feeling because i felt like i had to guess and wasnt totally sure on some of them...i felt sick to my stomach walking out of there this morning when my comp. shut off at 75 questions...waiting for the results is torture.

[paku]

Just giving you guys updated, I didn't pass But I won't give up, there will be another day.

[luvmyscrubs]

I just took my nclex yesterday and it shut off at 76. Isn't that sort of an odd number to shut off on? I had 3 calculations, about 4 sata, tons of priority. I think I failed. I started crying the second it shut off because I dont think I got the last question right. The more I think about the math problems, the more I think I even missed those! I'm already working in a pediatric E.D. as an "intern" and all of the other interns have passed their nclex. I really think I failed. I didn't feel good about any of my answers. I graduated as one of the top students in my class. I aced my HESI. I took the Saunder's CAT and passed in the "good" range. How could this happen to me? I have been crying ever since the test shut off. I am even beginning to ask myself if I am cut out for this. I should know tomorrow if I passed or failed. If I failed, how am I going to ever be able to show my face in the emergency room again? Everyone will lose their faith in me. I will be the one "intern" who didnt pass and it will be like a sign stuck to my back for the rest of my life. And to top it off, I got sick the day before my test and had to go to the doc and get a decadron shot just to be able to feel well enough to take the test. They wouldn't even let me bring cough drops into the test. But who is gonna believe that story? Sorry... I just had to vent to someone. My husband is awesome, but he doesn't understand. And I feel like I am about to lose my mind.

[jitan06]

Took the RN exam today and stopped at 75, I too am feeling the NCLEX Result Waiting Syndrome, can't sleep and I keep thinking I failed, will get back to you in 2 days for the results.