As a nursing student, the anticipation of your NCLEX exam results can be nerve-wracking. Many students turn to the Pearson Vue Trick (PVT) for a hint of their outcome. This controversial technique claims to predict your success or failure based on website pop-ups. But is the PVT reliable or just an unreliable myth? In this article, we delve into the origins, mechanics, and validity of the Pearson Vue Trick, as well as discussing whether it’s worth attempting for a sneak peek at your NCLEX results.
What is the Pearson Vue Trick?
The Pearson Vue Trick is a method for determining whether you passed or failed the NCLEX exam. After you take the NCLEX, you’ll receive a “good pop-up” or a “bad pop-up” when you attempt to register for the exam again on the Pearson Vue website. A “good pop-up” means you passed the exam, while a “bad pop-up” means you failed.
The History of the Pearson Vue Trick
The PVT has been around for years, but its origins are unclear. Some nursing students claim that it was accidentally discovered by a student who tried to register for the exam again and received an error message. Others believe that it was intentionally designed by Pearson Vue to prevent students from constantly checking their exam results.
How Does the Pearson Vue Trick Work?
The PVT is based on a quirk in the Pearson Vue website. After you take the NCLEX, your exam results are sent to the State Board of Nursing. However, it takes a few days for the State Board to process the results and make them available to you. During this time, if you try to register for the exam again on the Pearson Vue website, you’ll receive an error message if you passed the exam. However, if you fail the exam, you’ll be taken to the payment page, and you’ll be able to register again.
Should You Rely on the Pearson Vue Trick?
The PVT is controversial, and many nursing students and professionals caution against relying on it to determine your exam results. There have been cases where students received a “good pop-up” and still failed the exam, and vice versa. Additionally, the PVT is not endorsed by Pearson Vue or the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), and there’s no guarantee that it will work for you.
How to Perform the Pearson Vue Trick
If you want to try the PVT, here are the steps you should follow:
- Wait at least 48 hours after taking the NCLEX before attempting the PVT.
- Go to the Pearson Vue website and try to register for the exam again.
- Enter your login information and select your exam.
- If you receive a “good pop-up” that says, “Our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. Please contact your Member Board for further assistance. Another registration cannot be made at this time,” it’s likely that you passed the exam.
- If you receive a “bad pop-up” that says “Our records indicate that you have not been authorized to take this exam. Please contact your Member Board for further assistance,” it’s likely that you failed the exam.
Conclusion
The Pearson Vue Trick is a controversial method for determining whether you passed or failed the NCLEX exam. While many nursing students and professionals swear by it, it’s not endorsed by Pearson Vue or the NCSBN, and there’s no guarantee that it will work for you. If you’re concerned about your exam results, it’s best to wait for official confirmation from the State Board of Nursing.
