50-60 SATA questions on NCLEX??

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Ok, my whole body is shaking right now. I'm in my car outside the testing center. I'm too overwhelmed to drive; it wouldn't be safe!

I had my appointment at 3:45pm but arrived at 3pm. Once I checked in and started my exam it was almost 3:30pm.

So the computer screen shuts off at 75 questions, and I just freeze. My chest feels tight and I'm SOB. I sit there for what seems an eternity before I finally raise my hand to signal that I was done.

Am I supposed to feel like I failed it big time?? I did not feel confident with most of my answers. And to top it off, I'm pretty sure that I had over 50 select all that apply questions. I didn't think that was possible! Well, of course it's possible. I just didn't expect it.

I tried taking my time with the questions, but I was still out of there in just over an hour. I don't think I could go through this again. & now to wait the 48 hours or attempt the dreaded pvt...

This is such a bizarre feeling that I don't think anybody could understand unless you've gone through it yourself-Feeling relieved that it's over with but at the same time there's an overwhelming fear that it was all for nothing.

This may be my first post.. And although I'm not expecting replies, it was good to vent. I love AN.

I think I can drive home now. :)

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I think having that many SATA is a good thing! It just means you were well above the competency line. My fiancé took it last week and pretty much had the same experience as you, 75 questions with a ton of SATA. She thought she failed for sure but did the PVT an hour after the test and got the good popup. Sure enough, she paid for the quick results 48 hours after and passed!

I take it in 2 days and I'm extremely nervous!

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I think having that many SATA is a good thing! It just means you were well above the competency line. My fiancé took it last week and pretty much had the same experience as you, 75 questions with a ton of SATA. She thought she failed for sure but did the PVT an hour after the test and got the good popup. Sure enough, she paid for the quick results 48 hours after and passed!

I take it in 2 days and I'm extremely nervous!

Okay, so the pvt is "accurate" an hour after your exam? I thought it was 24 hours? Well, not that it matters. I'm forcing myself not to attempt that. I wouldn't want to get my hopes up and then final results come back with a big fat 'failed'. Yes, it's extremely nerve-racking...before, during , and after the exam! haha

Just stay focused and positive. If you're prepared, you will do well. I guess i'll find out on Thursday! :nailbiting:

Oh, and congrats to your fiance!

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Okay, so the pvt is "accurate" an hour after your exam? I thought it was 24 hours? Well, not that it matters. I'm forcing myself not to attempt that. I wouldn't want to get my hopes up and then final results come back with a big fat 'failed'. Yes, it's extremely nerve-racking...before, during , and after the exam! haha

Just stay focused and positive. If you're prepared, you will do well. I guess i'll find out on Thursday! :nailbiting:

Oh, and congrats to your fiance!

No. It isn't 100% accurate even after 24 hours although it is more likely to be correct then. Good on you for patiently waiting. Why risk $200? Think of all the better things you can do with that money.

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Hope you got home safe :) I remember that feeling. I wanted to throw up until I found out that I passed. Keep us updated. :)

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No. It isn't 100% accurate even after 24 hours although it is more likely to be correct then. Good on you for patiently waiting. Why risk $200? Think of all the better things you can do with that money.

Well, I wouldn't say "patiently" waiting... Lol Honestly, I wish I could sleep straight through until Thursday to check my quick results.

But yes, you're right-$200 is a lot of money in my book. :yes:

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Hope you got home safe :) I remember that feeling. I wanted to throw up until I found out that I passed. Keep us updated. :)

I did, thanks. haha Yes, awful feeling.. but I'm feeling better now. I started to panic a moment ago, because I remember the computer shutting off at 75 questions not AFTER. I don't know. Maybe the best thing for me to do is get off AN for a few days. Reading about people failing or thinking they passed and then failed is definitely not helping. :no::scrying:

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Monica. Exact same story here except I think I was more dramatic since I cried so hard on the way home that I puked all over myself. I felt like I had 65 SATA and the computer shut off at 75. I took my test on June 2nd and was too afraid to check QR but prayed heavily for last 2 weeks as my results still showed pending on BON website. I finally broke down and called the BON today to find out that I passed! Im sure you passed too! :)

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Monica. Exact same story here except I think I was more dramatic since I cried so hard on the way home that I puked all over myself. I felt like I had 65 SATA and the computer shut off at 75. I took my test on June 2nd and was too afraid to check QR but prayed heavily for last 2 weeks as my results still showed pending on BON website. I finally broke down and called the BON today to find out that I passed! Im sure you passed too! :)

Awesome! Congratulations!

I guess that's part of the reason why I'm okay with waiting for results-I'm terrified to find out the outcome.

hey, but how did you feel during the exam? SATA have never been my forte Lol. I really did not feel good about my answers.

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I tested yesterday and feel the same way! I don't think we can understand the anxiety of waiting for the results until we are in the situation ourselves. Mine shut off at 75 and had almost 30 SATA.

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Monica I felt like I didn't know a thing and I was getting them all wrong!

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Specializes in Neuroscience.

Everyone feels bad after the NCLEX. Keep checking your state's BON website, it may post there before you can even pay for quick results!

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