Retake NCLEX after 17 years!!

I took (and passed) the NCLEX in 1991 after receiving my BS. I worked in Critical Care, then completed graduate school to become a NP. Now after taking a 5 1/2 yr hiatus to raise 3 children the state I am living in (NJ) does not want to honor my 2 NYS licenses. Instead I am told to retake the NCLEX. I have never had an issue with my license. Has anyone encountered this in any state???