Took NCLEX this morning...shut off at 75..HELP!

memphispanda, RN · Jan 20, 2004

I took the NCLEX this morning also. Shut off at 75. Didn't know a darn thing. I don't know what level questions I was getting...I took Hurst review and none of the questions seemed like the higher level questions, some I *know* were lower level. I feel horrible, and they told us it would take close to a month to get results. A month of wondering--we don't have those fast results available to us in TN.

I had a lot of "which patient would you assess first" questions, a lot of renal, and NONE of the new format questions.

iliang · Jan 20, 2004

you scared me guys...im planning to take the nclex on march and just reading your posts made my heart beats faster as if I'm the one who took it..wish you the best

JacelRN, BSN, RN · Jan 20, 2004

Hi Red251078,

Trust that you did well. It is a good sign when you walk out of there feeling like you knew nothing! That means they really had to dig deep to find your weaknesses. You most probably aced it. Also, you prepared well and it is an intense test. Trust yourself.

About the results. I know that in Ohio you can call or do the online results in 2 business days. Kentucky should be the same but the best bet is to call the Kentucky board of nursing and ask, or heck even call Pearson. You may have to pay but its worth the anxiety decrease.

We're all here for you, praying for your success. Hang in there, I KNOW waiting is the worst part but know you did well.

God Bless,

Jacel

P.S. If you had delegations, prioritizing type questions those are higher level questions and mean you're on the right path.

mitek · Jan 21, 2004

I think every state uses the Pearson testing group because it's a national nursing boards standardized test. If that's the case, anybody should be able to get their results in 48 hours from Pearson.

Could be wrong though. Just a thought.

frdsgrl11 · Jan 21, 2004

Hello all, I took the PN-NCLEX on the 10th, & still waiting for my results. Being in California, we have to wait. Mine shut off @ 85 ??'s. I also left there feeling like whoa..what just happened there. Keep us update on your results!!!! And so will I..

Fgr8Out · Jan 21, 2004

We were one of the first group to ever take the computerized tests. Mine shut off at 75.... I'm about to celebrate my 10th year as an RN. I feel fairly secure in saying "welcome" :)

usameisje · Jan 21, 2004

Try not to panic....I just took my test this morning and got shut off at 75 as well.

I got lots of questions about ESRD and normal physiologic changes in older people like sight and taste. All of my psych questions were about schizophrenia.

I got done in 45 minutes, so I either went down in flames or I did great... my last 15 questions were all "what should you do first" or "who needs to be seen first", or patient teaching.

I have a feeling that if you prepared for the test, and usually do well on exams that the result will be what you want!

Lexi:roll

NurseDixie · Jan 21, 2004

I'm scheduled to take the NCLEX on 2-2-04, I also took the Kaplan review in Louisville in December. I am continuing to do practice questions. Good luck to everyone and wish me luck on the 2nd.

Dixie 12-03 grad from WVU-P

memphispanda, RN · Jan 21, 2004

Lexi--your questions sound a lot like mine. All those schizophrenics were making me feel a bit schizo! LOL

Red251078 · Jan 21, 2004

I just found out 30 min. ago that I PASSED!! The nursing recruiter from the hospital where I'll be working called and told me the good news!! I have been crazy with worry since yesterday! I have never been so relieved in my life.

Thanks to everyone who posted with their kind thoughts and words of encouragement!! It really made me feel better when I was freaking out!! To everyone else who is still waiting....I am sure you did GREAT and passed also. Please let us know when you get your results!!

-Katie, RN :)

Bailarina · Jan 21, 2004

Congratulations Katie!:balloons:

I just took Nclex this morning and it shut off at 75 also, so now I'm at the stressful waiting period. I had alot of thyroid and renal questions as well as prioritizing. I don't even know how I feel, I'm just trying not to think about it too much until I can check my results in 2 days. Keeping my fingers crossed and praying... :specs: