Two Dumb NCLEX Questions..........

[tencat]

Howdy! I was wondering two things: Do you have to pay that $300 fee again to take another stab at the NCLEX? And: When you are practicing for the NCLEX, what 'percentage' (40/50=80%, etc.) do you need to 'pass' a particular section of the exam, or the whole exam?

Thanks! :selfbonk:

[BabyRN2Be]

From what I understand, if you fail to pass the NCLEX the first time, then you have to pay to take the test over again.

Also, I don't believe they do it by sections or percentages. The computer gives you a "middle of the road" question as far as difficulty goes. If you answer it right, you then go up to a harder question. If you don't answer it right, it goes to an easier level. You keep going that way until you are answering 50% of the questions for the given level. This way the computer determines your basic competence as an RN. This is what I understand how it goes.

I hope this helps you, and I hope that this is the information you need. Someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

[BLUEVIOLET]

I agree with BabyRN2Be. You have to pay again your BON for your re-examination fee and $200 to Pearson. I am not sure about the percentage number of questions that determines one's fate of pass or fail. But I think that the computer determines beyond the shadow of doubt your competency as a entry level nurse which is what NCLEX is testing us for. With regards to your practice questions/ exams for prep, my instructor encouraged us to have at least 75%, better yet aim for 80% in any given exam. I practiced on a minimum of 75 questions to 265. During my review I always ended between 60-70% for the first try. Then I repeat the same exams after 3-4 weeks to see if I remember the rationales for the correct answers. I don't know if that is good but it boost me somehow because I always got 90-100%. It helped me gain confidence. I did alot of practice quizzes from Saunders CD too. Wish you the best.

God bless