Took NCLEX PN, shut off at 85

EricJRN, MSN, RN · Aug 16, 2007

Can't predict NCLEX results from the number of questions. Getting a high number of priority questions is often a good sign, but it's still not a solid predictor.

The great majority of US-educated, first-time testers do pass though.

Hemigal · Feb 11, 2008

Hey! I just wanted to let you all know that I took my boards today and it shut off at 85 questions. I AM FREAKING OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so glad that I have found this web of support. I am so sure that I have failed and will soon have to retake the boards. This is such a scary event. I have 2 days to wait until i can get my unoffical results of pass or fail.I can rattle on about how freaked out i am ; but I will not. Just wanted to let you know that I am glad to know this is a normal reaction!

We'llSee · Feb 11, 2008

Hemigal, you're not alone in the freaking out department! I took the test on 1-31 and won't know the results for a few more weeks. Just like you, my test stopped after the 85th question and I won't be surprised if I failed. I'm glad to know that it's a normal reaction too, but it's still an awful way to feel!

Best of luck to you:up:

iheartnursing_cali · May 27, 2008

I took my test today too... and the comp shut off at 85...

AHHHHHHHH!!!!! I don't think I didi well at all.....

Those of you who can check the results in two days are so LUCKY.... I live in cali... so what am I supposed to do for 4 weeks besides pulling out my hair which would eventually result to alopecia :lol2:

nervousssss · Jun 4, 2008

Took the test on 3/22. 205 Q's and i am stressing. Heard so many things, If you don't get an email from the testing center you failed. I am going crazy!!!!!!!!

Silverdragon102, BSN · Jun 4, 2008

Took the test on 3/22. 205 Q's and i am stressing. Heard so many things, If you don't get an email from the testing center you failed. I am going crazy!!!!!!!!

Testing center will not send you anything. Results will come from the BON/BRN unless state participates in quick results and you can get unofficial results from Pearsonvue

NurseAmalia · Jun 4, 2009

AHH! I feel like you guys are writing my thoughts! I took the NCLEX PN today and it shut off at 85 questions! I feel as though I was either completely awesome and 85 Q's was enough or did terribly and an extra 100 Q's couldn't even save me! My school supposedly has a 100% pass rate for their grads but I'm still peeing my pants!

SVHawkmom · Aug 19, 2009

I took my NCLEX PN last Thursday, it shut off at 85. I was terrified!!! I spend the rest of THursday and all of Friday looking at the computer. Finally Saturday morning, I got my quick results! I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I tried the "trick" on Pearsons and it worked for me.... Good luck to all, and stay as calm as you can.

arobison12 · Sep 1, 2009

I told mine today. I had around 175 questions. I don't feel good about it at all. I'm so scared and would hate to take it again.

SVHawkmom · Sep 1, 2009

I am sure you did fine!!! Try to stay calm, I think everyone feels the same way......

NewAggieGrad09 · Sep 1, 2009

Hey! I just wanted to let you all know that I took my boards today and it shut off at 85 questions. I AM FREAKING OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so glad that I have found this web of support. I am so sure that I have failed and will soon have to retake the boards. This is such a scary event. I have 2 days to wait until i can get my unoffical results of pass or fail.I can rattle on about how freaked out i am ; but I will not. Just wanted to let you know that I am glad to know this is a normal reaction!

Def is a nml reaction! lol I took the NCLEX-RN yesterday...shut off at 75. Took me one hr to get home when it should have only taken 30 min cuz I kept pulling over to cry. Got home and was gonna try and play Rock Band to take my mind off of it...ended up laying in the dark, watching movies and crying. I tried the trick and got the pop-up....if not, I prolly wouldn't have left the house yesterday lol. I'm still anxious to get the unofficial results tomorrow.