Took the NCLEX this morning.

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Specializes in Pediatric Psychiatry, Home Health VNA.

yikes. it was really hard. i finished in an hour and fifteen minutes and i had a lot of med questions, a lot of prioritizing, and a ton of infection control questions. i had at least 15 select all that apply and i know i did terrible on them. i got the most RANDOM questions too, and i also made a really stupid mistake. i had the world's easiest question where you put steps in order and after i selected the first one i clicked next instead of the arrow and it skipped the rest of the question! it couldn't have been ANY easier and i screwed myself on it. the questions got easier instead of harder and the computer shut off after 75 questions. my gut says i didn't pass.

Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

So many people report feeling like you do. I'd bet you did just great. Hang in there, Jules

I have heard very few people walk out of the testing center and feel like they passed... the test isnt designed that way!!! Just know that we have our fingers crossed for you and are waiting it out right along with you! When do you find out your results? Think positive and keep your chin up... you have made it a long way already!

Specializes in oncology, transplant, OB.

That test is the devil! It makes you feel horrible! I took my test yesterday at 8am and like you had 75 questions. As I was walking out of there I thought "wow, those questions will determine if I'll become a nurse?!" I was in shock, completely numb. At first I thought the questions weren't too hard, but then as the day went on and I kept thinking about it and realized how many dumb mistakes I made. I can think of 5 questions that I know I messed up off the top of my head.

But as it turns out, I PASSED!

Seriously, I guarantee that you did well! I know it's easy for me to say, and without a doubt it is sooooo annoying to hear everyone say "you had 75 questions, I know you passed." Ughh..if I had to hear that one more time I was going to flip out!

Stay calm, stay BUSY and keep us posted! I'm praying for you!

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