Where should I take NCLEX? compact or non-compact state?

Essentially, it's up to you. I applied for licensure in NY. I didn't apply for licensure in the state where I went to nursing school, which was a multi-licensure state.

You can sit for the NCLEX anywhere in the US for any state. For example, I sat for the NCLEX in OH, went to school in NC, but was taking the test for NY State licensure.

I'd say apply to both if you can and want to. In these dire economic times, that would be a great thing to do since new jobs for new grad nurses are hard to come by in metropolitan and even suburb areas.

It's not hard to apply for licensure in another state by endorsement after you have your license. Yet, they ask for verification from your nursing school and verification from your state board, which may be extra money and time compared to if you just registered with that state board by examination.



If you're sure about where you want to work and you have contacts, then do what you feel will make you happiest in the long run. Better to try and not regret than to be somewhere where you do not want to be.

Good luck

yes, go ahead. you'll be more marketable. no problem. good luck to you