Blog Introduction: Have you ever wondered if failing the NCLEX in just 145 questions is possible? If so, you’re not alone! Many nursing students are concerned about whether or not they can fail the NCLEX in such a short number of questions. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the answer to this question and provide helpful tips for passing the NCLEX.
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Chances of Passing NCLEX with 145 Questions
Passing NCLEX with 145 questions depends on accuracy. If you get down to less than 50 percent accuracy, then it may bring you a bad result. If you can get 50 percent accuracy on at least 145 questions, you have a higher chance of qualifying for the exam. Finally, it can be said that only the number of questions attempted by you is not a guarantee of passing NCLEX.
Can You Fail the NCLEX in 145 Questions?
In short, yes, you can fail the NCLEX in 145 questions. It can only happen due to low accuracy, not due to the time limit. You need to have more than 50% accuracy in passing the NCLEX. This exam is designed to test your clinical knowledge and understanding of nursing concepts, so even if you answer all 145 questions, it’s still possible to fail if your answers are incorrect.
That said, failing the NCLEX in 145 questions is rare. The NCLEX is an adaptive test, which means it adjusts the difficulty level of each question based on your answer to the previous one. If you’re doing well on the exam and answering difficult questions correctly, you’ll likely be presented with easier questions as the test progresses. This can help you answer more questions in less time and makes it difficult to fail 145 questions.
How Can I Pass the NCLEX?
1. Become familiar with the NCLEX format: The NCLEX is a computer-based, multiple-choice exam that tests your knowledge of nursing principles and practices. Take some practice exams to get accustomed to how it works so that you can answer questions quickly and accurately on exam day.
2. Develop a Study Plan: Prioritize the topics you need to review and ensure you’re up-to-date on your nursing knowledge before test day.
3. Review Flashcards and Practice Questions: Flashcards are great for reviewing key concepts and terms, while practice questions can help gauge your understanding of the material.
4. Get Plenty of Rest: It’s important to be well-rested for test day, as your brain will be working overtime. Ensure you get enough sleep and take breaks throughout your study sessions.
5. Take breaks on exam day: Don’t try to power through the entire NCLEX without taking breaks. If you need them, take them! It’s essential to keep your energy levels up throughout the exam so that you can answer questions accurately and efficiently.
To increase your chances of success, make sure you understand all your study materials thoroughly; practice with sample tests; get plenty of rest before taking your exam; manage your time wisely during testing, and trust yourself – as long as you put in enough effort studying for this important licensing examination – then there’s no reason why you cannot pass!
Final Thoughts
Passing or failing isn’t determined by how many questions you get right on any given test – instead, it’s based on your overall performance throughout both sections of the NCLEX examination. This means that even if you answer only 145 out of 265 multiple-choice questions correctly, there is still hope if you perform well enough on the Performance-Based Component portion.
Mrs. Marie Brown has been a registered nurse for over 25 years. She began her nursing career at a Level I Trauma Center in downtown Chicago, Illinois. There she worked in the Emergency Department and on the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. After several years, she moved to the Midwest and continued her nursing career in a critical care setting. For the last 10 years of her nursing career, Mrs. Brown worked as a flight nurse with an air ambulance service. During this time, she cared for patients throughout the United States.