Taking the NCLEX in two days - HELP

[Jordyb_2]

Hi everyone!

So I take the NCLEX for the second time in two days and I am more then stressed. I did not pass the first time and I was completely shattered. In every category on the CPR I scored 'Near the passing standard' as well as when I called the BON they simply told me I "had a bad test." SO FRUSTRATING. So, the 45 days have passed now and I am able to take it again. I initially used UWorld and got through 1400 questions with an average of 60% and in the 76th percentile. I took the first self-assessment and got a 'high' chance of passing. 

This time around I am finishing UWorld all the way through and took the second self-assessment and scored 'very high' chance of passing the NCLEX. I am still scoring in the 76th percentile because I simply renewed my membership with UWorld so that I could keep the questions I have already answered. I am feeling a bit more confident on my test taking abilities and choosing the correct answers, but I still have negative thoughts going in to it. 

There was a post online I read at work that broke down the tricks to taking the questions head on AND I CANNOT FIND IT. I have looked and looked and that article that someone posted is nowhere to be found. Essentially it read: "the NCLEX is not a good test to indicate competency and here's why ... the reality of the questions are 'don't kill anyone' ..." and that was one of the most encouraging articles to read after failing it the first time. 

Since COVID-19, the highest amount of questions given is 130 and the lowest being 60. Initially I got the full 130. 

Any help or ideas or ANYTHING would be helpful in establishing confidence for Monday. blessings!

[BKNURSE20, RN]

Hi,

As someone who had to retake the NCLEX and passed on 11/11, I can understand your fear. From your post, it seems like you're more than ready this time around. 

IMO I feel learning something new now will not be very helpful. Stick to your current formula. When I took my exam exam on 11/9, I was very calm because I told myself I was ready, I walked out knowing I passed. My advice to you is just relax right now [ no more studying] but read over your notes. you got this.