What does the NCLEX good pop-up mean?

The 'good pop-up' is part of the unofficial Pearson VUE Trick (PVT) that NCLEX candidates use to predict their results before official scores are released. When you try to re-register for the exam shortly after completing it, you may receive a message saying you cannot register because you already have an open registration.

This message typically appears if you passed the exam, as Pearson VUE's system recognizes that you no longer need to retake the test. The exact wording is usually: 'Our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. Another registration cannot be made at this time.'

In contrast, a 'bad pop-up' allows you to proceed with registration and payment, potentially indicating that you did not pass and need to retake the exam.

While many candidates report the PVT to be accurate, it is not an official result. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and Pearson VUE do not endorse this method and advise candidates to wait for their official results.

The PVT works because Pearson VUE's registration system is linked to the testing results, but there have been cases where the pop-up did not accurately reflect the final outcome.

Official NCLEX results are typically available through your state board of nursing or through Pearson VUE's Quick Results service (for a fee) within 48 hours of completing the exam.