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Hey Everyone,
I just got done taking the NCLEX-RN exam today. I took it at 8 am and was finished at 930 am. I received only 75 questions and it cut off. I hope that is a good sign because I’m torn between the feeling of feeling like I passed and feeling like I failed. One minute I feel “yeah I think I passed” and then “oh crap but I did get this one wrong”.
I’ve heard getting 75 questions is a good sign BUT NCLEX stresses that it doesn’t matter because someone who gets 75 questions can easily fail like some who got 75 and passed. On question 74, I was praying that it would cut off because I couldn’t take it anymore. I think I have burnt myself out on NCLEX questions.
Gosh I can’t believe I have to wait until Saturday to find out my results!! It will be the longest 48 hours of my life. Luckily, I have to work tomorrow from 11-7pm so that will keep my mind occupied. When I took the exam there were only 5 other people there testing and only one other person was taking the NCLEX….others where taking tests to become teachers and pharmacists. I guess 8 am isn’t a popular time for people to take tests. I’m a morning thinker so I embrace morning test times.
When I took it they took my photograph and fingerprint. I ended up scanning my fingerprint like 4 times before it is all said and done. Also, they checked my pockets and shoes. I had to spit out my gum and take off my watch. They are pretty darn serious about it. I guess that is good because it keeps it fair.
Saturday I will let you all know if I passed. Hopefully, I did! Good luck to everyone else out there taking it!
Until Saturday,
Sarah 
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This post was written by Sarah on June 11, 2009
i bet you passed and you know it! do you want to go out to eat on sunday? anytime before 4 would be good.
congrats! I hope you did well too! I can’t wait to find out.
Hi my name is Janice…I have just graduated last month and is crapping my pants every time I think about NCLEX. However, I would like to know do you think I can pretty much study on my own by doing just questions???? I was pretty much a B+ student in nursing school, and did well on HESI. I guess I am really nervous because everyone I know is doing Kaplan, but unfortunately I can not afford it right now and do need a bit of guidance!!!
Janice,
Yeah, I was sweating bullets about NCLEX too! I know just what you mean on feeling prepared, especially when all of your friends are paying $300 to take review classes. It makes you question if your ready. I don’t have my results yet (won’t until Saturday) so I can’t jump the gun and say “no you don’t need those classes because I didn’t do them and I passed”. But if I do pass that will be my response. I studied completely on my own so hopefully it worked. Good luck to you Janice!
Sarah
Hello Sarah,
I was just curious, did the Nclex include many ‘alternate style’ questions where the correct answer could be more than one? Also, were there a lot of drug questions on the test? I will not take it until next May.
Good luck!
Griselda
Hey Griselda,
Thanks for your comment. The NCLEX is big on keeping what is one their test a secret. Plus I had to sign a document saying I wouldn’t tell any one the nature of the exam or the content on it. So I not going to say….I’m sorry…please don’t take any offense. I know people get on forums and do that but I can’t….I’ll be risking my future license. If you study the nclex review books you should be fine….especially Saunders it is a good review book. Sorry again and good luck to you!
Sarah
Well??? Don’t leave us hanging…lol!!! It’s almost noon….TELL US!!!!
Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for the advice!!!! I think I spend too much time worrying than studying which I know is not good at all! However, I will definitely hit the books hard starting 2mrw because time is moving fast! I wish you the best of luck and I am sure you did just fine!!!!! My prayers are with you!
Hey, I just graduated in April and i was going to take my Exam on july 11th, is there any tips you can give me on what to study for. I am studying every day for about 2 hours but i am freaking out. I was wondering what you did to prepare for the exam. Also, was wondering if you took the HESI exam while you were in nursing school.
Chandni,
Check out my study log…it show how I studied for my HESI and NCLEX: http://www.rnlife.com/my-hesi-nclex-rn-study-log-hours-the-books-i-use-to-study/ Good luck and I hope you pass! Thanks for visiting and your comment!
Sarah