Unsure if I passed

Jmsimpson10 · Jul 21, 2014

Hope you did too ! Think positive !

akulahawkRN, ADN, RN, EMT-P · Jul 21, 2014

Try the PVT mid-day tomorrow. If it's still taking you to the CC page then, chances are not good that you've passed. If you didn't pass, wait for the CPR report before you reschedule an exam. That will tell you what areas you're not performing well in. The fact that you went 265 mean that you were right on the bubble between pass and fail pretty much the entire time, so it may not actually be a problem of content knowledge but rather your ability to read the questions.

I would say that next time, slow down, breathe slowly & deeply with each new question. Read the question, answer it in your mind first. Then look at the answers and see if you're in the same ball park. Then re-read the question with an emphasis on looking for key words and phrases (not doing this cost me valuable points in school, btw) and then read the answers and choose the one that is the most appropriate for the patient. Then "submit" and move on. Don't worry about the question you just had. It's in the past and you can't change it. Don't worry about the next question coming up because it's not been set yet. Only the question in front of you matters. As you have found out, you can go the full 265. Expect that. If it shuts off at 75, you either did definitely well or definitely poorly. Beyond that, you're still in the game to pass or fail because the computer hasn't decided yet that you've met pass or fail criteria. So, expect the full 265, plan on the full 6 hours and if it shuts off before that, then the computer has determined whether at that time and exam you've met passing criteria.

Good luck and I hope that the PVT changes for you as the 2nd scoring is the definitive one...

DJAYS · Jul 21, 2014

WOW..I do hope it changes for you. When I took my test the results were on hold for 24 hours..then the next day it took me straight to the cc page..I cried for sure..I felt like a dummy but I soon got over it and wouldn't let failing stop me . Relax it's over and there isn't nothing you can do but wait now..in 2 days you can pay for quick results $7.00 and get your answer..Good Luck

tash14 · Jul 21, 2014

Thanks for the tips & the luck! I'm hoping that the PVT changes. But if not, it is what it is. The only downfall of retaking it is having to pay the fee all over again & not getting to work as a RN as quickly as I had hoped. I'm getting burnt out working as a CNA & am ready for a change!

jstbpositive · Jul 21, 2014

What happen if all my result is near the passing standard meaning I'm weak on all categories?

Tanz · Jul 22, 2014

did u pass? :)

Xaldin4life RN · Jul 22, 2014

sorry you most likely failed! the same thing happened to me 2 weeks ago. I hoped that the CC page was wrong, but NOPE, I failed also. Kaplan was a waste of time and did not help me for the exam!! I suggest you use something else besides the overrated Kaplan crap.

tash14 · Jul 25, 2014

Update: I did NOT pass. I checked the PVT before I went into work & when I got home 12 hours later & I failed. :-( I cried for about 5 minutes & then told myself that I WILL pass the 2nd time!! A friend is going to tutor me & I'm going to see what I can do about Kaplan. Maybe get my money back or get an extension on the site. I wasn't stressed going into the test. I think my problem is not being able to decipher what exactly they want at times. And med-surg I know for a fact is a weak point of mine. I hardly had any med questions, peds or psych. Peds & psych are my strong points! Hardly any delegation as well, but a lot (or so it seemed) of SATA & "this nurse is going to a conference...what should she teach?" Oh well. Here's to next time! :-)