Repeat questions on NCLEX?

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Hello! I am new member, but have been lurking for a while. It has been very encouraging to read the postings here! Thank you all! You see, I did not pass the NCLEX the first time, but just took it the second time today. I feel better about this time around (more confident about my answers), but I still doubt as to whether I passed this time. I got some questions that although were not the same they were a bit similar in that they were regarding the same disease and classifications of meds. I wonder if this is a bad sign like the CAT system knew what I didn't know or something. I got some repeat questions the first time around too. I was wondering if anyone that passed got a few questions that were on the same disease/meds? I wonder if it's a bad sign too that I think I did better. I keep hearing/reading that people say that if you think it was easy then you might have failed. Anyway, I'm just anxious and just trying to keep the hope alive. :) Thanks.

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Specializes in Cardiac.

I thought it was easy and I passed.

No repeat questions, though...

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Specializes in ER.

I feel the same exact way! I got repeat question on my 2nd try that was on Tuesday. The questions were the same but the answer options were different. I really don't remember getting any repeat questions the first time. It was all a blur, 265 questions, 5 hours, headache, just knew I failed and I did. I too also felt more confident in my abilities to answer this time and like you I wonder if that is good or bad. My meds were just about all inhalation ones, one psych and one optic. Had lots of questions with ESSENTIAL, PRIORITY, IMMEDIATE, FIRST, 3 select all that apply, 5 meds, 3 math. I was out in 1 hour and 15 minutes and I was smiling. I just was so much more comfortable this time. I hope and pray it is a good thing and I should know tomorrow! Fingers crossed, I pray for all of us!

Gob bless!

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Specializes in ER.

Forgot to add that this time it shut off at 76 instead of going all the way to 265, praise GOD!

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Just relax.....I am pretty sure that you'll pass. I have so much in common with you. I had 265 the first time, however, I haven't had the courage to retake it. I don't think my confidence level is as high as yours. Let us know how you did.

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I'll be praying and hoping for us all too! I can relate to you too...got 265 first time (that was mind numbing!) and 75 this time around. Thank God!

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rebmem, i forgot to add..that i wasn't really that confident going into the second test. actually i was more anxious and nervous this time. i just felt better afterwards. to be honest i didn't know when i would ever feel ready for this test. but since i finished my review book, i figured i'd try it again. hopefully you are right and i passed - thanks for the encouragement. hope your studying is going well and we will pass this silly test!

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