Taking NCLEX soon during COVID.

[Jess811]

Hi all!!

I take my NCLEX-RN in 4 days, and for some reason just realized they completely changed the amount of questions for the exam(those who don’t know it’s now minimum 60, max 130). Apparently I’ve been under a rock, cause how the heck didn’t I know that LOL.... ANYWAY....

I just wanted to hear what others thought about the NCLEX during the pandemic, and if they passed?!?! Also, if you used Kaplan what were your Qbank scores and CAT exam results?!?

Trying not to freak out. Law of attraction will work its magic, positive vibes LOL!

I am using Kaplan(scored green on my second CAT exam and taking my third tomorrow), as well as watching Youtube Simple Nursing videos, I also did a Bustza review course last year in Ohio and I’ve been going through that binder. Tons of practice questions scoring in the 50s and 60s with 75 question exams on Kaplan. I am doing very well with SATA questions, Kaplan really helped me dissect the question and fully understand it. Rationales are great. I tried UWorld last year but didn’t like it that much.

My exam was originally March 23 but it was canceled due to COVID, and I rescheduled it again for April 30 and it was canceled again. So finally I am taking it this week, four days from now. Ugh. Trying not to lose my cool. ?

Any advice from anyone is welcome. Will keep you guys updated on results, after I take it. ? fingers crossed I pass this time!!

The first time I took it in October, I barely studied and didn’t take it as serious as I should have and I shut off at 126 questions. I barley even remember the exam.... Yikes LOL. Nursing school fried my brain so I think I was just very overwhelmed and forgot everything when I was taking the test.

Good luck to anyone taking it soon, too!! Fingers crossed we all pass! ?

[AspiringRN, CNA, LPN]

Hi, I took my NCLEX PN May 27.

It shut down on me at 60 questions.

I did the Pearson Vue Trick and got the "good pop up". 48 hours later I paid for my quick results and I found out that I passed.

Good luck I hope you pass your NCLEX RN this time around!

I studied so much that I had no anxiety during testing (which is different for me because I am a highly anxious person).

[Jess811]

Oh my gosh that’s amazing!! CONGRATS to you! ❤️

Thank you very much! Fingers crossed. ? What did you use to study?!
That’s amazing you weren’t anxious, I think taking it a second time around for me makes me feel way more nervous. Not sure why LOL!

8 minutes ago, AspiringRN said:

Hi, I took my NCLEX PN May 27.

It shut down on me at 60 questions.

I did the Pearson Vue Trick and got the "good pop up". 48 hours later I paid for my quick results and I found out that I passed.

Good luck I hope you pass your NCLEX RN this time around!

I studied so much that I had no anxiety during testing (which is different for me because I am a highly anxious person).

[AspiringRN, CNA, LPN]

Thanks so much!

I used the entire Q-Bank of UWorld (went over it multiple times). I thoroughly read the rationales and made sure I understood them. I also used the NCLEX Saunders book. I read it throughout nursing school, so all I did this time around was redo all of the questions and re-read the rationales. I also reviewed my lab values. It helped so much! I went into the test confident and finished in a little over an hour.
You can do this!
Don't second guess yourself.

You know the information. Stick with the answer you originally choose.

[studentnurse2018, ADN, BSN]

I also test May 27 but did not have to pay for quick results because my license was posted on BON before the 48 hours. I used UWorld, Nurse Achieve and Mark Klimek audios.

[H to the R dizzle]

I am testing in 2 weeks too and one thing I have learned is in sata if Don’t know it don’t pick it but I am so nervous hope it all goes well, any tips!

[AspiringRN, CNA, LPN]

@studentnurse2018

WOW!! Your state is quick.

I didn’t show up in the bon until a week later in NY

[Jess811]

@studentnurse2018 ahh that’s amazing!! CONGRATS! ??❤️ Thank you for advice! I hear good things about Mark Klimek.

8 hours ago, H to the R dizzle said:

I am testing in 2 weeks too and one thing I have learned is in sata if Don’t know it don’t pick it but I am so nervous hope it all goes well, any tips!

What are you using to study?! I’ll let ya know how it goes for me this week!! Good luck to you ?

[Jess811]

19 hours ago, AspiringRN said:

Thanks so much!

I used the entire Q-Bank of UWorld (went over it multiple times). I thoroughly read the rationales and made sure I understood them. I also used the NCLEX Saunders book. I read it throughout nursing school, so all I did this time around was redo all of the questions and re-read the rationales. I also reviewed my lab values. It helped so much! I went into the test confident and finished in a little over an hour.
You can do this!
Don't second guess yourself.

You know the information. Stick with the answer you originally choose.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! CONGRATS again! ?????????? Will let ya know how it goes for me this week!

[PureHoney327, BSN, RN]

I took NCLEX on June 1st and passed with 60 questions! I used Mark Klemik audios and Hurst Review (500 qbank questions and all 4 tests). Took me about 40 minutes to test. Overall the people at the center were really nice. Just make sure to wear a mask and bring your driver’s license and you’re good to go! I’m hoping for the best and can’t wait to hear how you do!! ?

[Jess811]

@Connor327 WOW! that’s incredible! CONGRATS to you, such an amazing accomplishment ???? thank you for advice!! I will definitely let ya know how I do. Super nervous, but trying to stay calm LOL!!

[H to the R dizzle]

Any advice m freaking out I feel like I don’t know everything m scoring 53 percent on UWorld