totally failed

Graduatenurse14 · Jul 28, 2014

I haven't taken mine yet but I'm really scared. I've seen people say the amount of SATA aren't a good indication of anything. I think that may be true only because they can easily be written on the Comprehension level as well as Application and Analysis. It's the content of the SATA that counts but I know no one who can remember more than a few questions in their entirety since the mind is in such a state. So my point is, since the content of the majority of SATA aren't able to recalled maybe not stress over that part?? I hope that helps you a bit!!

Ndnrnbsn · Jul 28, 2014

Do the PVT! I took my test last Friday and I had about 10 SATA, 2 drag and drop, 2 drugs, 1 EKG, and 1 math. I was also worried that i didn't get that many SATA questions. The computer shut down at 75 and I did the PVT right after because I thought I failed too!! But I passed!!

khaleesi123 · Jul 28, 2014

Thank you! I already did the PVT and it directed me to the cc page. I won't even bother paying for quick results. I think my attitude my a big part of my failure because I walk in there like it was just like an ordinary test. I may have taken it for granted but I promise myself I won't fail on my second attempt. Do you guys know when will they mail my results?

RNsRWe, ASN, RN · Jul 28, 2014

Most seem to get the mailed results in a week or two. Along with your results, you will get a CPR, which will tell you where your weakest areas were so that you can best formulate a study plan for the retake.

As for SATA questions, they are NOT an indicator of any type. None.

Unfortunately, failing at 75 questions does mean that you were below the passing standard either the entire time, or were far enough below at the time it reached 75 that there was no point in continuing. Typically, those who fail at this point need significant help with content; without the knowledge base it's difficult to get to the kinds of upper-level questions (delegation, prioritizing) that would be required in order for you to pass.

Take a look at the CPR, see what it says....then come back here. We'll do our best to help.

khaleesi123 · Jul 28, 2014

I'm just gonna have to wait for the CPR to arrive. I just don't know what do now. My mind's totally messed up right now. Most of the questions that I got are my weakest area. I totally flunked it. I won't be surprise if my CPR states below passing level on all aspect

DJAYS · Jul 28, 2014

Well try not to beat yourself up to bad. I thought that pharm was my weak area but I did okay with it. My weak area was aging stuff..health promotion and maintenance...I got below passing on something I thought I knew good

/username, BSN, RN · Jul 29, 2014

Keep in mind that there is nothing definitive that says you failed. The amount of SATA you get has absolutely zero bearing on whether a question is passing level or not. If you dig a little deeper, you'll also note that there have been cases of people who have passed, but were still directed to the credit card page. This could be due to many factors including the state in which you're seeking licensure or the two scoring pearson vue model. You haven't failed until you either pay for quick results that indicate fail, or receive your CPR, which you have done neither yet.

Additionally, it is quite rare to fail with 75 questions. If you end up failing at 75, you'll need some content review, for which I would recommend Hurst.

khaleesi123 · Jul 29, 2014

I did Hurst online review. I watched and listened to it at least twice. I wrote on a notebook while listening instead on the given printable materials to make me understand better and it was a big help. I also did PDA by LaCharity. I wrote every rationale which is new to me on my notebook. I scored mostly 50's to 60's and read every rationale. I actually went in there feeling confident and prepared but went completely blank during the exam. I actually think that I made wild guesses most of the time. I didn't really do much Q&A because I wanted to focus on my content which I think I failed to do so. Now I'm planning to purchase the NCSBN to help me with Q&A. Any more suggestions?

/username, BSN, RN · Jul 30, 2014

I did Hurst online review. I watched and listened to it at least twice. I wrote on a notebook while listening instead on the given printable materials to make me understand better and it was a big help. I also did PDA by LaCharity. I wrote every rationale which is new to me on my notebook. I scored mostly 50's to 60's and read every rationale. I actually went in there feeling confident and prepared but went completely blank during the exam. I actually think that I made wild guesses most of the time. I didn't really do much Q&A because I wanted to focus on my content which I think I failed to do so. Now I'm planning to purchase the NCSBN to help me with Q&A. Any more suggestions?

I don't. Have you paid for the quick results to find out for sure?

khaleesi123 · Jul 30, 2014

I haven't. I'm pretty sure I failed though I might pay for the quick results tomorrow. Can you recommend the NCSBN? I'm planning to take a week or two off before I start studying again so that I could rest my brain. One thing I learned is that I should not rush things and take things slowly this time

RubberDuckieLove · Jul 30, 2014

I was under the impression that you didn't get the "good pop up" until after the cc page....