Attempts passing boards

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  1. How many times do you think it is alright for an NP to take boards?

    • 4
      1 attempt. A NP should pass boards on their first try
    • 15
      2 attempts. A NP is human and we all deserve a second chance
    • 5
      3-4 attempts. Anything after four should probably have remediation
    • 0
      >5 attempts. It doesn't matter how many times someone takes boards. Passing is all that matters :).

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How many times does the "allnurses" community think it is okay to retake the board exams prior to remediation? For instance what's everyone's opinion on having to take boards six or more times? Please vote in the poll! :)

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Since I can't vote I'll state my opinion. I believe a NP should have two-four times on boards. The range is for extraneous variables do to life. If a NP fails on their fourth they must do some serious personal evaluation. Remediate and study for a year or find a different vocation. The best thing about nursing is also a constraint; that we are such an altruistic profession we sometimes inable. I believe a max of 3-4 times ensures our Profession by keeping a standard, however we would not be where we are if we didn't care for other individuals. I am obviously a nurse right now in graduate school, but my question comes from seeing people take the NCLEX 4+ times and hearing about multiple attempts at NP boards. So thank you for your vote. I am slightly surprised that no one has chosen the last option yet. :)

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