So I guess I'm just ranting on this post, but I seriously need some major support. Like I'm feeling so depressed, I can't sleep and I've gained like 6 lbs. So here goes, I applied for my NLCEX-PN in early January, and did the whole process and paid and everything. I even did my mandatory credit hours, the whole shebang. Now over the past few weeks, they've kept sending me emails saying there's a discrepancy between the information on my application and what the school sent. So I addressed the issue and when I called the state board, they said everything was fine, that I just had to wait. Ok, so I wait.... fast forward to today. In the past 7 weeks, I've gotten multiple emails saying the discrepancy is still there!! I've contacted my program director, I've called the state board, I've done just about everything I can think of. And they just keep saying, they have everything they need, that I just have to wait. I graduated 3 months ago... and I feel that the more time passes by the stupider I get. I have been studying to keep up and stay in "nurse" mode, but I'm just so stressed and depressed all I want to do is cry!! Everyone else in my class took theirs and I'm the only one left... Can anyone please just give me some help? Or words of encouragement?

Would it help if I told you that I didn't take the boards until 3 months after I graduated?

I took those 3 months to study. I immersed myself in the material. And while I didn't have the aggravation of the red tape you're dealing with, I did have the added benefit of knowing the material flat by the time I took the NCLEX.

Try to turn this to your advantage. Don't get discouraged. Study a little bit every day just to keep things fresh. And keep on your state board and your school! This too shall pass.

^ I never understood students who don't study until AFTER they get their ATT. I always tell my classmates that if they started studying right after graduating, they could take their NCLEX sooner because they would have already studied.

Back to the OP: I would suggest you just drive up to the Board of Nursing and see what they say.

Ok just an update... I know, I know, super late but allnurses sort of took a back seat while I was dealing with some stuff. I finally took my nclex, on April 27th, on the 29th I found out I passed... With the minimum amount of questions and in 38 minutes flat... (Even the man in charge of the sight was in shock lol😅) and by the following Monday (less than one week after my exam) I was sitting with my supervisor scheduling my orientation... I was crazy blessed, I know people that are still looking for work. Even though it's been six months since they took their nclex, I had a job lined up before I even graduated. I'm so blessed and happy, and just enjoying life now. Thanks for you're advice... 😁😁