Stopped at 75 question. I'm almost sure I failed

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Hi everyone,

I took my exam yesterday at 11am and I am currently freaking out because I am almost 10000% sure I failed. The questions were extremely hard. There were times when i sat there and just stared at the screen and just questioned my life decision on wanting to become a nurse. The questions were really hard. I got about 8-10 SATA, no math or any other alternate format. I took 2 breaks, one at 25 and one at 60. Each time I went to the bathroom, prayed long and hard, took a long swig of my water, and went back to continue. Once I got to 74 questions, I was really hoping it would continue but once I answered 75 questions, it stopped. I swear I sat there for like a good minute, dissociating myself from the exam and the world. I was/am sure I failed. A few hours after taking the exam, I tried the PVT trick and it said "results on hold". The last 5-6 questions were the only bearable questions.

I took UWorld's 2 assessment, got a high chance on the 1st one and then very high on the 2nd one but mannnnnnnnn, I think even the Uworld assessments were easier than the NCLEX. (And the Uworld assessment questions were extremely hard). Now that I've taken it, I can't comprehend how people think it's easier....

I'm terrified. I really don't want to go through this exam again. I will be completely and utterly SHOCKED if I pass. SHOCKED! What do you all think?

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Specializes in PICU.

Many people feel like they failed when they finish the exam. If your state participates in quick results, in 48 hours you can pay to see. You can look on your state BON to see if you have an active license. It is different for every state as to how soon it happens. I have read that CA takes longer than other states.

Right now you just have to wait. Try and find a distraction.

Good Luck

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I think most people do feel like they failed but since somewhere around 85% of first-time testers pass your odds are at least pretty good. Did you go to a school that has a high NCLEX passing rate? Did you do well in school, got high marks on tests? That's a decent indicator of how the NCLEX really went, moreso than how you felt on it at the time.

Best you can do right now is wait for the official results, if your state allows Quick Results pay the eight dollars when the results become available. You also might want to check on your board of nursing website, sometimes people find their license numbers posted before they even get notice that they've passed!

I'm hoping you pass, too, so you don't have to change your user ID. That would be a bummer. So think positive thoughts :)

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What was the result???

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