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. :)

Mine shut off at the minimum and I had over 30 select all. I passed!

Whoo hoo! Congratulations!!! :up::yes:

I passed Monica

Oh, did you pay for your quick results? that's amazing news! Congrats!!!

Not to worry the OP, but it bears mentioning that getting SATA questions or not getting SATA questions has NO bearing, zero, on how you're doing.

SATA is merely an alternative format of question. They can be above the passing standard or below it. People can have a ton of SATA questions and fail miserably. They can have only one SATA question and pass easily. And everything in between. One of the greatest myths out there on NCLEX is that having lots of SATA formatted questions means....anything at all.

As for the PVT: please read the other threads on this, and even if it seems self-promoting, please read MY thread on it with the FAQ logo ;)

To the OP: the biggest indicator of how you did is the fact that you got the minimum number of questions and completed the exam. This DOES mean you either were doing very well and could prove competency quickly......or.....you were doing very poorly and there was no way, nohow you were going to pass that exam.

Given your student habits, grades received, prep for the NCLEX....which scenario is more likely? Now remember that approximately 90% of all US educated students pass on their first attempt..NOW how do you think you did? :)

Actually, I did find the article you wrote about the pvt-incredibly informative! Thanks for that! Of course, I didn't read it until after my post. Oops. :laugh:

It definitely helped me calm my nerves. My anxiety got the best of me, I know.

But you're right. I did well in school and made over 1100 on my HESI exit. I should be good... right? Lol Ah, I won't get my hopes up until I get my results. :nailbiting:

I just took the NCLEX this morning, and I feel like well over half of my test was SATA. I had 3 drag and drop, 1 calculation, and the rest multiple choice, which didnt feel like very many, and my test stopped at 75 questions. I honestly have no idea how to feel... it seems so crazy! I only slept for about an hour last night, as I was too anxious about the test to sleep, and now I can't remember hardly at all what the questions were like, and it seems like a blur. Keeping my fingers crossed that I passed :) I hope you did too!

Sarah, I was right there with you! I tossed and turned all night...then sobbed for a while. Lol I'm starting to feel like I'm being a bit dramatic over this. Anyone else?

Oh, I also tried to recall some of the questions and there's nothing there-Not one Lol

I think it's for the best though.

Please update us on your results. I'm sure we both passed! :up:

You're lucky - California doesn't participate in quick results...

Never understood why people in states that have quickresults still freak out when they will have some semblance of their status in 48-72, whereas in CA we wait till the "wonderful people" of Sacramento come off of a break and slowly upload the information... lol

Well, when you put it that way...

LOL I can't imagine having to wait longer than that. It's torture.

I think everyone feels like they failed/knew nothing. I didn't think I got any of the question right, and I got a slew of SATA, but didn't count. I knew I failed. I started studying in the library again the next morning because I was so sure....but I passed!

this is the longest 48hrs of my life. at first i thought i did fine but when i realized i had a lot of content and memory questions. i doubted myself. i hope ure ryt.. tomorow ill have to face the truth . waaaah

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I think everyone feels like they failed/knew nothing. I didn't think I got any of the question right, and I got a slew of SATA, but didn't count. I knew I failed. I started studying in the library again the next morning because I was so sure....but I passed!

Were you the one that left all of your studying material in the library after you found out that you passed?? I couldn't stop laughing when I read that comment on another thread!

Yeah, I guess everyone or most everyone walks out of there feeling defeated.

Congrats on passing! :)

I'll be checking it tomorrow. I still have 10 hours to prepare myself. Whoah. I dont know what to feel right now. :no:

How did you find your drag and drop? I got 3 drag and drop also but I realized they were all basic procedures. I am not that confident with my answers but my questions were all about content and memory.. I wish u luck.. Fingers crossed :/

Were you the one that left all of your studying material in the library after you found out that you passed?? I couldn't stop laughing when I read that comment on another thread!

Yeah, I guess everyone or most everyone walks out of there feeling defeated.

Congrats on passing! :)

LOL, yes!! I had gone back to study (two days in a row) and when the 48 hour mark hit, I went to look at quick results. My hand was shaking SO hard, it took me 7 tried to get my credit card entered. When I saw I passed, I screamed. It was just a little scream, but I got some dirty looks (others were in there studying for NCLEX and probably other tests) so I ran outside to yell and scream and do a happy dance and then just never went back. I knew I left it all, I just did not care! hehehehe

I work with someone who has been a nurse for three years. She said last year when she got the notice from the BON that her license was due for renewal her hand was shaking and her hubby had to open it. She thought that the BON "realized their mistake" and was writing to tell her she had failed after all and must surrender her license!

That test does weird stuff to people's minds!!!!

I work with someone who has been a nurse for three years. She said last year when she got the notice from the BON that her license was due for renewal her hand was shaking and her hubby had to open it. She thought that the BON "realized their mistake" and was writing to tell her she had failed after all and must surrender her license!/QUOTE]

Ok, this is a new one on me, LOL... I hope she's in counseling now for her hyper-anxiety!! :)

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