What to do...retaking the NCLEX

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Hello everyone, so I have a question about the reapplying/repeating the NCLEX process. I submitted my application in the beginning of this month and I still haven't heard back. I even chatted with someone online about my ATT and the person told me that I haven't been approved yet and that I should call the board and ask kindly if I can become approved. I couldn't reach anyone from the board because they were overbooked with phone calls and I even sent them an email and still no replies. I don't know what else to do and I'm worried that I'm unaware of any documents I failed to send because it's taking forever but I can't contact anyone!!!!! So my question is, did I need to send in any other documents with my application like transcripts maybe? I for sure sent in the reapply/repeat form as well as my picture but I'm wondering if I'm ok in terms of other documents especially since I sent them all in when I first applied.

Also, I'm slightly confused on the dates. It says if I haven't received my ATT in four weeks I should contact them yet while trying to contact the board the machine said to not contact them in the first 8 weeks of applying and I'm confused why the time length for both are different and doesn't match up with each other???

Thank you in advance for your responses!

Specializes in OMFS, Dentistry.

Question:

Have you done all of the following: Resubmitted all paperwork including new photo? Have you sent in payment for both your testing site and for the board of nursing in your state? =)

Yes, well the only paperwork I sent in was the reapply/retake form with my picture included. I haven't sent in any other paperwork because I didn't read anywhere that I had to send in anything else and I was just following the application process online. I also applied to take the exam through pearson as well but I'm just waiting for my ATT. Now, I'm wondering if I have to resend my transcripts? and yes I paid for the board of nursing as well as paid for retaking the exam but not the testing site. I'm unable to chose a testing site because I don't have my ATT yet since I'm not yet approved and it has been a good month since I applied. I keep calling the board and they're always overbooked with calls :(

Specializes in Progressive Care, Sub-Acute, Hospice, Geriatrics.

I just submitted my papers that I have to fill out for my reexam but I never saw anything about sending your photo.

Specializes in OMFS, Dentistry.

Not sure what state you are in but as of July it's all online (in MA). All I had to do was upload another photo and do another application. It took less than five minutes.

Specializes in Progressive Care, Sub-Acute, Hospice, Geriatrics.

I'm from PA and we had to submit some papers that we had to fill out. We can't do online as that's only for new graduates/first timers.

Not sure what state you are in but as of July it's all online (in MA). All I had to do was upload another photo and do another application. It took less than five minutes.

I'm in California and that's also what I did...an application and photo and it also took me less than 5 minutes. How long did you wait for your ATT? It has now been 4 weeks for me :/

Specializes in OMFS, Dentistry.
I'm in California and that's also what I did...an application and photo and it also took me less than 5 minutes. How long did you wait for your ATT? It has now been 4 weeks for me :/

I'm still waiting. It's only been a week. :(

I hope your wait isn't too long. I am so worried I have to wait another month :(

Specializes in OMFS, Dentistry.

Have you tried looking up your status on Pearson? It should tell you pending, acknowledged, etc..

In california, 8 weeks. Thats how long ive waited for my att. Same goes with other applications. So dont panic. The mail will arrive to your mailbox. It'll be there. Waiting for you. shoot me an email if you want to review the easy way [email protected]

UPDATE: I received a letter in the mail two days ago saying I'm eligible to take the exam. I haven't received my ATT yet and I contacted pearson vue via the chat they have. They said they haven't received my eligibility yet from the board. I am honestly so confused and frustrated. Has this happened to you guys too? I feel absolutely helpless right now, especially since I have called the Board numerous times and they are overbooked with calls and just hangs up on me. I have also emailed them a few times and I haven't heard back from anyone. Is this normal???

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