Stopped at 75 questions, and it doesn't look good

rehab nurse · Apr 6, 2006

It seems like I got a lot of repeat questions, which makes it look to me like it was the computer's way of saying, "you got it wrong last time, here's another chance." Mostly psych and infection control questions. And it seemed like the questions would get easier once in awhile, to adjust back down to my level.
On that brochure they gave me after I left it said that for US student first time takers 85% pass, but I figure I made it in the other 15%.
This really sucks.

hey, keep your chin up. i know it's hard to think now, but try to just relax and do something to keep your mind of the exam. easier said than done, i know! but you made it through school, and you can make it through the nclex! you post in a couple days when you are an RN!

positive vibes sent your way~*~*~*

jschut, BSN, RN · Apr 6, 2006

Now, now...my LPN test stopped at 80, and I passed.

I want to hear how great it is to be a RN....FROM YOU!

Good luck! (and let us know!)

suzanne4, RN · Apr 6, 2006

Every nurse gets 50% correct, and 50% incorrect. Even if I were to take the exam today, the difference is in the skill level of the questions.

The number of questions means nothing, were you getting any priority type questions?

EricJRN, MSN, RN · Apr 6, 2006

Just thought I'd add that repeat questions don't mean anything either. See the 2006 Candidate Bulletin, pg 13 under Similar Items, available at www.ncsbn.org .

GooeyRN, ADN, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN · Apr 7, 2006

3 years ago mine stopped at 75 questions. I had some repeat questions. I felt awful about it and thought I failed. But I passed. I hope that you passed! Keep us informed!

Jo Dirt · Apr 7, 2006

Every nurse gets 50% correct, and 50% incorrect. Even if I were to take the exam today, the difference is in the skill level of the questions.
The number of questions means nothing, were you getting any priority type questions?

Most of the questions were priority and who do you assess first...

suzanne4, RN · Apr 7, 2006

Most of the questions were priority and who do you assess first...

Those are the ones that you want to see..............

Noryn · Apr 7, 2006

I had a rather easy time with nursing school--took a lot of work but as long as I studied hard the tests were not too bad. Before that I had taken 2 years of general classes and those were pretty easy too.

I hadnt had a hard time with a test until that day. It stopped at 75 and I was sick afterward. I passed but the point of it is, I think we automatically think the worst and that test is really hard. I wouldnt try to read too much into it, I think the only people who truly know the test is the NCLEX people and they dont like to share information! :madface:

Good luck!

GooeyRN, ADN, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN · Apr 7, 2006

Most of the questions were priority and who do you assess first...

That sounds like excellent news to me!!!!!

Elleann · Apr 9, 2006

Those are the ones that you want to see..............

Hi Suzanne

can you elaborate on this? WHY would those be the ones we want to see? A higher level of difficulty?

Thanks

Elleann

EricJRN, MSN, RN · Apr 10, 2006

Hi Suzanne
can you elaborate on this? WHY would those be the ones we want to see? A higher level of difficulty?
Thanks
Elleann

Yes, priority questions are considered to belong in the higher level of difficulty. You have to take what you know about a disease or a surgery and apply it to a specific situation. I believe that 'select all that apply' questions are also up there. Math questions like IV drip rates are low level because they only require the use of the formula and no critical thinking. (Not to say that if you get one or two math questions you'll be doomed.)

On the NCLEX, almost all testtakers will get around 50% right and 50% wrong. The question is, how hard does the computer have to make the questions to keep you at 50/50?