i will graduate 12/18/07. our dean told us that she can't send our final transcripts to the BRN until early feb. of 2008. she said we can still take the NCLEX before then. i am wondering if this is possible. it sounds fishy that you can take the NCLEX without the BRN having your final official transcript.i am worried because i accepted a job with a start date of feb. 11 2008. if so is there anyway for the job to get my results from the BRN if i havent gotten them in the mail.

thanks for the help

The school sends a list of graduates to the board. Perhaps this is what she meant by her remark. The paperwork is filled out and as long as the school certifies you as a graduate, the transcripts will follow. You might contact the board and find out if they delay your ATT letter until receipt of your final transcripts. Good luck.

thanks for the quick reply. so if i understand, u are saying that even if they haven't received my official transcripts from the school but my dean sends a list to BRN with my name on it as a graduate, they will actually let me sit for the exam and just give my license after they receive my transcript?

I'm not sure, that's why I suggested you call the board and ask them directly. However, with time frames and such, I would not be surprised that by the time everything transpires, your final transcripts will reach the board before they give you the ATT letter anyway. Call them and ask them directly. Meanwhile, fill out the application and get the ball rolling as soon as they tell you to do everything at the school. They are very well aware of the time frame for getting things done. The sooner you do your part, the better. Again, good luck.

thanks for the advice. i sent my application fee and application off last week. i'm definitely rolling, i just hope that my school rolls as fast as me, lol. appreciate your response

hey is it true that nclex has only 2yrs validity?? if u didn't have visa screen w/in 2 yrs you'll have to take nclex again??

hey is it true that nclex has only 2yrs validity?? if u didn't have visa screen w/in 2 yrs you'll have to take nclex again??

not sure where you have heard this one. NCLEX if passed has no validity but certain BON's will not issue a license without SSN, main one being California and there is a sticky in the International forum explaining what to do and is called California for initial licensure. Some BON's also require SSN when time for renewal. You do not in general have to retake NCLEX. Suggest doing a search in the International forum