Who knew two days could feel like an eternity? From Monday to Wednesday, I sat in suspense wondering my fate after taking my NCLEX. I wouldn’t have cared if I had to pay $100 to know my results immediately; I would have done anything to not have to wait those days. I was walking on eggshells. My mother asked me afterwards how it went and I didn’t have any words for her. I couldn’t explain what I had just gone through. It was almost like it hadn’t happened.
I think Sunday was the toughest day. Just knowing that I was taking THE NCLEX the next day made me a little weary. I did my best to take my mind off it: I hung out with friends and went shopping with my mother. I think that was the way to go. Even though I was stressed out and a little panicked, I knew I was prepared and that helped me the most. I had studied the recommended amount and really felt confident that my college had given me the right tools to succeed in this test.
On Monday morning, I woke up pretty early and went to breakfast with my mom. She could tell I was nervous, but did everything in her power to not bring the test up during the meal. That really helped. The test center was about 45 minutes from my house, so I left at 11 a.m. for my test at 1 p.m. On the drive there, I was surprisingly confident and not so nervous. Once I pulled into the parking lot and turned my car off, I realized I was actually doing this.
There was no one in the waiting room when I arrived. The receptionist took my information and my ID, then I smiled for my picture and I was brought into the test room. Everyone was so helpful and nice during the whole process.
Once I sat down at computer No. 2, I felt surprisingly calm. I got comfortable and went through the tutorial. I had already looked at this at home before taking the test so I didn’t have to waste any time on it. I recommend doing that before you take the test just so you know what to expect. (It’s on the PearsonVue Web site).
The test started and I just took a deep breath. I gave every question the amount of attention I thought it needed. I tried so hard to not look at the numbers or the time, but that didn’t work so well. Once question No. 75 went by, I got a little nervous. But I realized that didn’t matter, that I could still pass. My computer shut off at question No. 96. I couldn’t believe I was done. I was completely done with this! I didn’t feel like I had failed, but it was so hard to know if I had passed.
I was told to look up my scores 48 hours after I had finished. My test time was at 1 p.m. Monday, so my results were supposed to be up at about 2 p.m. on Wednesday. They were. I passed! I am officially Chelsea Bancroft, RN.
Relief isn’t even the word. I am still in awe that I am completely done. Every day I wake up, I still think I need to study. It is kind of amazing how much this test can consume your life. Now that I am done, I am still focusing on finding a job. I have an interview this week and hopefully it’s a starting point.
What a journey! Thanks for coming along for the ride!
Editor’s note: Chelsea, our “Last Semester” columnist, recently graduated from a small, liberal arts college 20 miles outside of Boston. Her column appears weekly, exclusively on StressedOutNurses.com. Write to her at editor@stressedoutnurses.com.
February 16th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
That is how i feel now waiting for my NCLEX-PN results. It took me two hours and I don’t really know how many questions. I think it was close to 85 which is the lpn minimum. I hope I passed.
March 12th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
I just took my NCLEX RN my computer stopped at 75; I am very stressed out but there’s one thing that I am sure of that I did not receive easy questions throughout the test; so, I feel like that I have some hope of passing. It is so hard to even think of “fails” I just don’t know. I hope this 48 hours come fast than any other day.
May 8th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
I’m waiting for pearsonvue to post my quickresults.. it has been 2 days and my results are still unavailable.. the suspense is killing me I feel like I’m gonna puke all the time! I just don’t know how tomorrow will be if I see a failed note on the screen! this is just pure torture… :S
May 8th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I passssseeeedddddd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 8th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
Let me be among the first to say congratulations, Tisha: CONGRATULATIONS! You deserve to celebrate!
May 12th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
I took the NCLEX yesterday. I live in California and graduate on May 22. I didnt know it would take a month for the results unless I would have waited until after graduation I am sick for the second day I have no idea how I will last for another month. My test stoped at 75 questions and some questions seem as if they were repeating (I know that is not good). I had 3 math problems, about 5 SATA. maybe 3 meds I remember questions as I walk, eat and breath for 24 hours now. What are easy questions and what are hard questions?
May 13th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Congratulations to all of you who have passed!!
Kim, honestly you can’t really tell what are the easy and hard questions! Some questions might seem easy to you might be really challenging for other people. I know it is super frustrating right now because I’m sure you are over analyzing every question that you can remember. Just take a second and breathe!! If you did everything you could to study for this test than I know you will succeed. You have to have confidence in your performance. Remember there are 15 questions out of those 75 that don’t count! Just remain focused on the fun and excitement of graduation and before you know it will be time to find out your results!!! GOOD LUCK!!!! i will have my fingers crossed for you!!
May 18th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
I just finished my NCLEX-RN test this morning. I don’t know how to describe my state of well being at the moment. I guess the computer might have stopped at the 75th question because the last time I glanced at the question counter -it was still on number 68th. Maybe I just kept on answering the questions and did not realize it was the 75th question. I was hoping to take all the 265 questions so that I have a “slightly” better opportunity to pass if I am already on the failing stage. I was not ready for the computer to shut off at that time and felt that the things I reviewed were not yet even asked. It feels like those times that I have studied were not that important because the 90% of the questions were so difficult to me. Do you know of anybody who felt they failed their test actually passed it? I have to accept though that it is not within my hands anymore and I have done my best. Goodluck to all those waiting for your results and hope that all those study days/months will be rewarded positively.
May 23rd, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Yes! I passed! Thank you Lord. I still can’t believe that I made it. Thank you very much. Good luck to other test takers! Keep the faith alive!
May 30th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Good luck to everyone. I took the NCLEX LVN and in california on May 13th they really torture us by making us wait for four weeks.. I don’t know how I did. My test shut off at 85 and I screamed. I counldnt belive it. I need this so bad. Two more weeks of stressing. It didn’t seem hard but it wasn’t easy. I don’t know what to think. Oh God. Please pray for me.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:35 am
Four weeks? Why is the wait so long? I’m sure you did just fine. But just to be safe, I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you!
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:28 am
Hi! I took the NCLEX-RN May 27,2009. My computer stopped at 142. I called the California Board of Nursing, and they told me to wait for 1month. I also tried to check my name on the online website of California Board of Nursing license verification and it didn’t show my name. Does it mean that i fail ‘coz it was my 6th day today. But anyway, i started to study again just in case i fail. Is there any other way to know the result? Do they cancel the Temporary/Interim Permit right away if you fail,and does it show the cancellation on the Temporary Permit online?
June 20th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Justina I have all the same questions as you do!!! I have been talking to RNs who graduated two years ago and they’ve told me that some people get their results the next day while others wait three weeks for a letter in the mail saying they passed. It certainly doesn’t seem fair! I’m a wreck over this and i’ve been compulsively checking the BRN website!!! Arrgg. Good luck.
June 30th, 2009 at 9:05 am
OMG, I took the NCLEX RN yesterday. My quick results are supposed to be posted tomorrow. I don’t know if I can make it until then! I’m already feeling so sick. My computer stopped @ 75. I honest to God feel like I failed it. This has to be the worst 2 days of waiting ever!!!
July 2nd, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Took the test on 6/30, tough test it shut off at 85 Q’s, I feel like I answered the last 5 correctly. Waiting to find out. How long does it take?
July 4th, 2009 at 1:29 am
Took PN-Nclex on July 2 2009 and I had 85 questions. Its over the holiday weekend and I am about to puke……Think I failed but i keep doubting myself….
July 14th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
I took my NCLEX-PN exam yesterday. It stopped around questions 140. Everyone I know already got their result through “24 hr automated line” and I’ve been calling that number but my name and or license has not been posted yet. I think I failed and have been crying the whole day. Then I thought, maybe they haven’t got my results in yet? Maybe they will post it up in 3-4 days? I wish they gave PASS or FAIL results sooner, it’s really hard to wait through this. So much harder when all of your classmates have passed and keep asking your if you got your result. I don’t even know if I should start studying to re-take it…or wait or what. So burnt out, and brain dead with information overload.
That test felt impossible!
July 15th, 2009 at 4:21 am
Hey guys, congratulations to everybody that passed!! I want to ask you a question. What study course for NCLEX-RN do you suggest? Which one is the best? Kaplan..Ati..? Thank you.
July 24th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
I took my NCLEX exam on Tuesday, 7/21, stopped at 75 questions, and felt somewhat confident when I left the testing center. Today is Friday, 7/24. I know the BRN office is closed and that updates are done sometime after midnight. I’m wondering why the online verification page still says, “Last updated: JUL-23-2009″ when I was up till 3am (on 7/24). I’m not a computer whiz, but does this mean that there is still a chance for me to check my unofficial passing verification?! I hope so! A lot of my friends were able to check their unofficial status three days after their test. Others who took their exam on Monday had to wait 1-2 weeks. I’m really scared… Any words of encouragement?
August 11th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Hi guys! would you know what website I can see the result? Thanks!
August 12th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
My sister took the California NCLEX in the Philippines last July 20. Is there a website that I can check on the test results?
August 17th, 2009 at 4:26 am
IM SO Glad that NCLEX exam for me was the easiest exam that i did because i know HE was with me during my exam… i know i did it well by Gods Grace… Failed or passed it is still my victory and honor to have that state board exam…. THink positive…..i would like to say thank you to KAPLAN for helping me answering the question well by means of their awesome review materials and training…PROMISE so great … KAPLAN is the best…
December 11th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
phil
I did my nclex RN test on 12/7/2009 and the computer stopped at 75 questions. I had about 4-5 sata,2 calculations,alot of pharm,priority and delegation questions.they were so difficult that right now i am scared and california board isn’t making it better either.Can anyone please tell me how long it takes to know if you pass or fail in california, i also want to know if pearson trick is reliable in cali too.I need answers because am going crazy.
December 17th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Hello, Sophie.
I feel you. I just took my NCLEX last Monday (Dec 14, 2009) at Pearson Vue in Milpitas, CA. It was hella hard of a test. My computer stopped at around 84 questions. I am definetely nervous and anxious right now. As of 9AM today (Thu, Dec 17, 2009), my name is NOT on the list at the CA BRN website. Many say its a toss-up for 72 hours to about 1 week after the testing date. I dunno, but I feel so down right now. I sure as hella hope I did pass. and I’m hoping for the best for all of us who have taken it.
Arjon
February 10th, 2010 at 4:17 am
I found these posts to be very conforting. Took my Rn boards on 2/8/10 and it shut off at 84, I’m a nervous reck!!
February 10th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
I just took my NCLEX RN yesterday and it shut off at 75 questions. I honestly feel like I failed but I studied so much, took kaplan and did like 3000 practice questions. Coming out of that room was honestly the worst feeling ever. I am awaiting my early results tomorrow and I feel like I am going to puke. I am so glad to hear I’m not the only one to feel like this!
February 17th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
I just took the NCLEX RN today and it shut off at 75 questions. I really feel like I failed. I am extremely nervous. I studied sooo much though! Before I sat down and saw the 1st question, I was really confident. After about 5 questions, my confidence fell so hard. By the 75th question, I was praying it would keep going - I needed to show them I know more! But it didn’t, at 75 it shut off. Well, hopefully in 2 days my results will be posted. Reading all of your messages has helped me - I’m not alone with freaking out and feeling like I am going to puke. Good luck to all my fellow NCLEX test-takers. Wish me luck! :o)
March 12th, 2010 at 11:37 am
I took NCLEX RN yesterday. the computer shut off at 75, I was in there and out in little over an hour. Im going insane!!! Does anyone know of anyone htat failed at 75?