What is the percent of passing NCLEX-RN with 75 ?s

KDiLRN · Jul 26, 2013

I haven't taken it yet, but everyone I know that has, and has only had 75-90 questions or so has passed it. I don't know this for sure, but it seems that since it is a computer adaptive test and the questions can get harder or easier as you go along 76 questions is probably good. Since 265 is the max, 76 isnt even 1/2 of that and it seems that if you failed it would have given you more questions, to try to get you to pass. I could be wrong, but that is just my thought. Did you try the PVT?

CRNA2b-2017 · Jul 26, 2013

At least 31 out 60 correct. Remember 15 are experimental questions. So u need to pass more than half of 60 to pass and test shut at 75

RLtinker, LPN · Jul 26, 2013

The number of questions you get doesn't reflect how well or how bad you did on the test. It just means that the computer was more sure about where you are in relationship to the passing standard then someone that got 265 questions.

On_E · Jul 27, 2013

so would this also mean i would have to get 30 incorrect to fail, or would the computer still give me an opportunity to pass?

swansonplace · Jul 28, 2013

There is something called the PVT on pearson vue that you can do. Just see if it let's you register for the test again. I don't know the exact details of how to do it, but it works most of the time. If you get a credit card screen, then chances are good, but not full proof that you need to retake.

Swellz · Jul 28, 2013

The pamphlet that was given to me on my test day indicated that 86% of students from American nursing schools pass boards the first time. I was told by my Kaplan instructor the average number of test questions is 120, but I don't know that it is accurate. Everyone I know passed, but we varied from 75-265 questions. And, everyone who tried the Pearson Vue Trick found it to work.

Lemuel_RN · Jul 28, 2013

Hey guys,
IM FREAKING OUT!!! I just took my nclex exam today and I really don't know how to feel about it. The computer stopped at 76 and I've been losing my mind all day going over the questions in my head. I know for a fact that I got some wrong, but I also know I got some right. Some I even had narrow down and guess my answer. I believe I got the last question right, but I'm not even sure if it matters?
Does anyone know what the likelihood of passing at 76 questions is? Any input would really help. Thanks!

i had 76 questions and yet i failed. i had 3 out of 8 above passing rate. NCLEX RN exam depends on performance, you have to at least maintain your score in the passing line in order to pass. i think most of the US graduates have the highest tendency on passing since they already know the system. with it comes to foreign grad like me, who was been out out school for 3 years, although i already know the content. i have no idea what CAT is-just by name. it's not based on your score, whether it is 75 or 265, but rather is based on what the CAT decided.

swansonplace · Jul 28, 2013

i had 76 questions and yet i failed. i had 3 out of 8 above passing rate. NCLEX RN exam depends on performance, you have to at least maintain your score in the passing line in order to pass. i think most of the US graduates have the highest tendency on passing since they already know the system. with it comes to foreign grad like me, who was been out out school for 3 years, although i already know the content. i have no idea what CAT is-just by name. it's not based on your score, whether it is 75 or 265, but rather is based on what the CAT decided.

That is a trick. You must be above the line for every area being tested not just the overall score. When you practice, you cannot have any score under the passing rate.

Lemuel_RN · Jul 28, 2013

That is a trick. You must be above the line for every area being tested not just the overall score. When you practice, you cannot have any score under the passing rate.

yes, that is the whole CAT system, your scores have to at least be on the passing line ( like 10 consecutive right answers) in order to pass. and not only that, based on my experience, it is like right minus wrong concept, it is like one right:2wrongs. you have to answer correctly the hard questions (SATAs,etc), the priority questions, EVERY QUESTIONS. in terms of the practice scores. as long as you put in your heart the rationales despite of your scores, i am sure you will pass.

swansonplace · Jul 28, 2013

yes, that is the whole CAT system, your scores have to at least be on the passing line ( like 10 consecutive right answers) in order to pass. and not only that, based on my experience, it is like right minus wrong concept, it is like one right:2wrongs. you have to answer correctly the hard questions (SATAs,etc), the priority questions, EVERY QUESTIONS. in terms of the practice scores. as long as you put in your heart the rationales despite of your scores, i am sure you will pass.

Seems kinda involved and difficult. Just gotta practice the sata and getting passing scores above the line for all items.

ln346392 · Oct 4, 2013

Hi everyone!

I took my nclex yesterday and had the full 265 questions :/ took me about 4.5 hours. Like everyone else, I was getting down after question 75, then 150, then 225.. and so on. After 265, I left the testing center feeling completely drained and defeated. For the past 2 months, I diligently had been preparing for this day but felt like it was all for nothing. In August, I took Kaplan and found it very helpful. They give you access to their thousand-question Qbank, which personally I think is the best way to study for nclex. The questions are a great form of practice and it helps you gauge where your weak areas are. Anyway, my Kaplan instructor repeated that you CAN'T get down on yourself if the computer doesn't shut off at 75! If you're still getting questions, then you're still in the game!! So during my test I tried to remain focused on each individual question in front of me. I'll be honest though, I left the test and broke down in hysterics, and continued crying for the next few hours. About 3 hours after I finished the test I had my bf do the PVT (since I was waaaay too nervous) and I got the GOOD POP UP! I've never felt more overcome with joy and happiness!

So all of you 265-ers out there...TRY TO STAY POSITIVE! 265 does NOT mean you failed. I personally know 2 other students from my University who also got 265 and passed! Good luck!!!!!