by KES

How often is the NCLEX given? Several times a year, a month...??? I am just curious. I don't take it for about a year and a half, but I am starting to think about it now.

Re: Just a quick question...

It's not a scheduled exam like that - the boards used to be years ago when it was all on paper, but since it's been on the computer it is individually scheduled. Usually it's at a computer learning center or something like that (I took mine at a Sylvan learning center) and there are usually quite a few locations available if you live in a larger city. You call and schedule an appointment, and you take the test independently in a room full of computers.

Re: Just a quick question...

Here in north Texas they have set dates for the exams. They are taken in a big room with a lot of people together. They have a set number of students that can take it on that one day. Here you have to go through 2 finger printings before they even let you in the room. I guess they just want to make sure it is really you who is taking the NCLEX.

Re: Just a quick question...

As Kiyatylese alluded it, it varies on your state. The NCLEX RN is given through a company called Pearson-Vue. You can check out their website for more information on what is done in your state.
I believe the address is www.pearsonvue.com - someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Good luck!