Took the HORRIBLE NCLEX today...

[ETorch89]

So, never thought I would actually be posting on this site, but here I am. I have loved all the wonderful posts from everyone, that I have been reading throughout my NCLEX studies.

I started studying for the NCLEX in May 2014, about a week after I graduated. I took the review course my program offered our class and it was the Buszta NCLEX review. It is supposed to be the best in Ohio and people travel from all over the US to take it. I took this course twice, just so the information was fresh in my head until I took the NCLEX.

I originally was scheduled to take the NCLEX August 11th, but bumped it up to August 1st because I was sick of studying and couldn't wait any longer. All my classmates were passing and I felt like I was over studying.

In nursing school, I was always a B student (except one class I got a C). Never a good test taker with horrible anxiety, but managed to push through it and graduate with a nursing degree (ADN) and a exercise science degree (bachelors).

I took the dreaded NCLEX today (August 1st, 2014) and was surprisingly calm until my computer screen went BLACK at around question 20. My foot got caught on the computer power cable and pulled it out of the wall. I was freaking out. I didn't want to fail because of this or have to start over. The TA came in, plugged it back in, started the computer up again and I started where I left off thankfully.

The exam ended for me at around 175-180 questions and took me about 4 hours. I took my time. I thought it was very hard. I had about 12 medications, 1 math, 2 drag and drops, 28 Select All's, but none of the select all's were in groups. Does this mean anything? They were pretty scattered.

I left the exam feeling confused and didn't know what to think. I did the Pearson Vue Trick and got a weird on hold pop-up: "The candidate currently has test results that are on hold. A new registration cannot be created at this time". WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?! Why did I have to get this? My anxiety is going crazy right now. Could it be because of the computer shutting down when the plug was pulled? I don't know what to think?!

If I failed, would I have got the credit card page right away? Is 175-180 a weird number of questions to get? Any advice would be great! Thank you everyone for your awesome support and posts! Praying for the best!

[FLboundBSN]

I had the NCLEX mastery app on my iPad and iPhone and did the trial version. I love that app !!

So sorry that happened to u at the test. That really would have done me in as well.

[akulahawkRN, ADN, RN, EMT-P]

It's Monday now, and still no option to pay for quick results and I'm still getting the same pop-up ugh! I don't know what's going on?!

Hopefully you're not getting the "hold" popup any longer. While I'm hoping you got the good popup, I'm also at least hoping you got some response that indicates whether you passed or not. Knowing that is a whole lot better than being in limbo about the results.

[ETorch89]

Read my post above

[scaredsilly, BSN, RN]

etorch, sorry that happened to you.

I think that the best thing you can do is the tutoring, the tutors are experienced and can help you figure out where you went wrong.

[ETorch89]

Thank you. Round 2 will be my final round as I become a RN

[berhaelee]

Dont worry ETorch89 everything will be fine. I am in your shoes before. I passed my NCLEX in my second attempt. Let me know your update in September. I will pray for you.

[jodie3134]

Sorry you didn't pass. Hang in there. You'll get it next time. I too took Buszta's review class (twice)and did not pass 2x. I had 265 both times. I'll be taking it for a third time coming up. Hopefully 3rd time is a charm :)

[ETorch89]

Thanks for all the support everyone! This will be my third time taking the Buszta class. I don't mind taking it, I think it helps. I will be passing the NCLEX on the 2nd try. No if's, and's, or but's!