Tested today 7/26 - not happy

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I know most people come out of the nclex thinking that they failed or didn't do well........but I am sure of it. I was so clueless, the whole way through the test I kept thinking every 4 or 5 questions that I can't believe how unprepared I am. I guessed at everything. I had 6 or 7 select all that apply, alot of teaching and prioritizing questions!! I had 5 or 6 med questions, meds that were really random and obscure that I was not familiar with and there were even 3-4 questions that asked about things I have never heard of!! I think it was a nightmare!! When it shut off at 75 questions my heart just stopped cause I know I could not have proven my competence with those 75 questions!! I studied so hard too and answered tons of questions!! I am glad that my husband went with me (he waited at a restaurant/food court nearby) because I cried the whole way home. I am not trying to worry or scare anyone, but I am just so dissapointed in myself and the whole test experience. I needed to vent to some people who actually know what the nclex is like cause it is hard to explain to my family about the CAT and the whole process. It's hard to talk to them about it at all cause I get upset. And now the wait, to hear the official results.....this is hell.

Sorry so misserable of a post, Jennifer :madface:

Hey, just wanted to let you know that I felt the same way on Monday after I took mine. I threw up the rest of the day, cried my eyes out, and even took some aspirin because I was sure I would not wake up the next morning from an MI or stroke. I have never felt so down or bad about anything in my life. I called in sick to work on Tuesday. On Tuesday, felt a little better and said "OK I can't change my answers now, whatever happens, happens I am ready for anything." I did not answer one question knowing the "right" answer. I was begging the computer not to shut off at 75 but it did. I wanted to prove my competence. Well, my 6 yr. old daughter said "Mom, no matter what happens we love you and you can always just take it again because you are smart." So, I said my prayers long and hard Tuesday night and found out today that I indeed had PASSED!!!!!!! So, keep your head up and know that you are not alone at all with those thoughts. Good luck to you.

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I took mine today too, at 3pm. I am so nauseaus and scared. I have been an LPN for 14 years and still felt so incompetent. I kept thinking...just let me keep answering more so I can redeem myself and prove I am a good nurse. The first thing I did was cry...then I drank a glass of wine. Now..I am sitting here thinking..."How the HELL am I gonna make it through the next 2 days??????":uhoh3:

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Hey,

I took the test today too, and cried the entire way home as well except I was by myself, I was tryign to call everyone i knew who had taken so could some what compare to how i was feeling. But same as you I got 75 ?'s and felt like i didnt know the answers to any of them! I feel like if I failed I dont even want to take it again it was that horrible! Im mad, sad, frustrated and so much more all at once! I feel bad for all the people around me who say...."im sure you passed", "im sure you did fine!" AHHHHHHHH :angryfire

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well, let me just say that its a relief that people are feeling the same way as I AM! I took test today..75 questions in 2 hrs. I felt like I was in a good state of mind during the test, and I honestly did the best I could..but I still think I failed! there were questions out of left field that I didn't even know. and then some that I thought I knew...I'm in CA so there are no quick results..its the 10-30 day waiting game for me, and this is worse than preparing for the test. Good luck to all of you!

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I really feel like I failed. Today I got 75 questions. The same category of drugs popped up 3 times. Not a good sign. The funny thing is that I looked the, all up and the answers weren't even there, and I couldn't even figure out indirectly what they were asking me. This is going to be a long 48 hours. I am trying to be positive, but people can fail at 75.

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I really feel like I failed. Today I got 75 questions. The same category of drugs popped up 3 times. Not a good sign. The funny thing is that I looked the, all up and the answers weren't even there, and I couldn't even figure out indirectly what they were asking me. This is going to be a long 48 hours. I am trying to be positive, but people can fail at 75.
I feel the same way. I know so many people who have passed when getting 75, but I felt so clueless on so many questions. Even on the ones I didnt know I could get it down to two, but picking one was basically a guess. I will be totally shocked if I actually pass.:confused:
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That is how everyone felt that I have talked to. The select all and prioritizing are upper level questions, I think that means you are doing well.

I hope it means that. My whole last 1/3 of my test (it ended after 75...and the last 25 or so) were all teaching and then onto priority...(No delegation at ALL on my test)..... one after the other, bam, bam, bam... then it shut off. I was like....but, have I proven myself..this thing was so heavy on peds..oh my gosh... I had a smattering of other topics though..small smattering...ob/gi/endocrine/safety etc...small smatter compared to all the stinking peds questions...I thougtht I'd never get out of peds...but then I did..and then it went to the upper level questions (the last 1/3) and don't you know - even they had peds involved...I was like NO that can't be a good sign.

Yep. Just finished 2 hours ago and have been highly stressed thinking it was too concentrated on peds for me to have passed.

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I really feel like I failed. Today I got 75 questions. The same category of drugs popped up 3 times. Not a good sign. The funny thing is that I looked the, all up and the answers weren't even there, and I couldn't even figure out indirectly what they were asking me. This is going to be a long 48 hours. I am trying to be positive, but people can fail at 75.

Yes they can...but you know.reading this board has helped b/c I see that many had similar experiences...and probably passed.... or have passed....

I am just playing my worship music very loud...and dancing around my living room and honestly...it's helping!!! Although....it will be a long 48. I agree.:pumpiron:

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Hey,

I took the test today too, and cried the entire way home as well except I was by myself, I was tryign to call everyone i knew who had taken so could some what compare to how i was feeling. But same as you I got 75 ?'s and felt like i didnt know the answers to any of them! I feel like if I failed I dont even want to take it again it was that horrible! Im mad, sad, frustrated and so much more all at once! I feel bad for all the people around me who say...."im sure you passed", "im sure you did fine!" AHHHHHHHH :angryfire

I felt as though I wasn't too awfully sure about most of them, either...same deal, many times could narrow it down to 2....but not always..sometimes I had no clue. Mine shut off at 75 also. And I was like...uh.... why don't I get more chance....but the I was also so glad it shut off b/c I was stressing at that point.

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Hello !

I understand your frustration with the nclex, but think of it as a learning experience. You really didn't know what to expect walking into this exam. Don't give up. Just study in the areas that you felt you were weak in. You were able to get through the RN program and you can get through the NCLEX too.

You will be better prepared the next time you go. Less nervous too. You can do it. Be confident in yourself. Remember the hard work that got you to this point and keep it going !! Good luck !!

Goodluckbear

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Specializes in Hospice, LTC, Med/Surg.

This website was a blessing....it helped me to put things in perspective after offered some hope that the horrible feelings I was having after taking the NCLEX were totally NORMAL! I think that test is designed to make you feel like a loser! (LOL)

I found alot of good insight on this website to rationalize what the test was all about and why I was having so much trouble with many of the questions.

First of all, none of us would be allowed to take the darned test if we didn't successfully complete school....so that right there told the BON that we at least did something right! So the test had to measure something else in each of us....possibly not how much we retained in our burned out little brains....but what we were able to "think" out and what level our thinking was at?

Not sure how they managed to put me at the passing level given some of the questions that I struggled with...all I know is that a license was issued and that is all that matters to me.

Pearson still hasn't posted my test result (pass or fail) on their website, but the Wisconsin BON website has my name listed with a license number! YEE HA

Jean & Houdini

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congratulations!!!!

that sounds verry good to me!!! so i hope the best!!!

best wishes for your future!!!

elfchen

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