Retook nclex today (2nd time) 88?'s

EricJRN, MSN, RN · Mar 20, 2006

I definitely think you have reasons to be encouraged. Shorter exams mean you did either very well or very poorly. Longer exams mean your performance was very close, one way or the other. (See www.ncsbn.org - NCLEX Candidate Bulletin for more information.)

So basically, last time you failed but it was quite close, going all the way down to the wire @ 265. This time, with 88 questions, it was not close - in other words, not nearly as hard for the computer to make a decision. So the only way you failed this time is if you performed much more poorly than you did the first time. I doubt that you actually went in reverse with your nursing knowledge.

While you're right that you can't tell pass or fail just from the number of questions, under the circumstances of these two exams, I'd say it looks pretty good.

Mercedes72 · Mar 21, 2006

Thanks for the information. I am really hoping for the best. It seems like no matter how much you study you never really feel good after this test. Oh well, I will find out on Wednesday. No use in worrying now. Thanks

Mercedes72 · Mar 21, 2006

Thanks alot for the information. It is hard to feel good after that test no matter how hard you studied (and I studied bunches). I will just hope for the best and will find out on Wednesday. Thanks

jillyk*rn · Mar 21, 2006

[banana]good luck[/banana]

let us know as soon as you find out!!

Mercedes72 · Mar 23, 2006

I passed. Thanks for everyone who responded. Lots of studying does pay off!!!! Kaplan became my best friend. :biggringi

incredibles06 · Mar 23, 2006

congratulations, mercedes72 ! you can relax now.... God bless! :nurse:

Rozy · Mar 23, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS NURSE MERCEDES!:balloons:

nursingone · Mar 23, 2006

Good morning,

Congratualations to you....Hat and balloons... Praise god for the passing of your test..God never fails...have a blessed day...

peace,

nursingone

campbell kid · Apr 8, 2006

Congrats on your victory!

I took the THING last month and failed. How did you study differently? I also took the Kaplan class. I was floored when I left the testing center. I knew I had failed early in the test. I did really bad and I knew it. If you can share any tips with me, please do.

Thank you,

CK :sniff: