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I graduate on may 13th. I have applied to my state board of nursing and Pearson vue and paid associated fees. I know that I won't be given authorization to test until my school releases my graduation information. From past experiences how long does it usually take to get att? I am wondering because I start my job on June 13th and am wondering if I should bother with a temporary permit or is there a good chance I will be licensed before that date? Of course I suppose maybe I should consider the temp permit in case I wouldn't pass?

Yes. I did but nothing. Maybe I have to call Pearson vue. Thanks

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Follow up with BoN. BoN gives Pearson Vue permission

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Pearson vue haven't give me ATT yet.

I'm in Florida and got the approval from the BON on a Friday. I had already registered with PearsonVue and their website said that there were no tests available to schedule, but that I had submitted payment for the NCLEX. I went on each day and on Monday I received the email ATT from Pearson and was able to schedule the exam. First available date was three weeks out...a week from today.

I had a few issues with Pearson regarding getting my name changed (took my NCLEX PN 15 years ago under a different last name). If you need to contact them, I had a lot better luck using the online chat function on their website versus the telephone call that seemed like a trip to the Twilight Zone. I became so frustrated from getting no where that I tried the chat just to see if I could have better luck. It took two attempts but I finally got someone who could correct the issue. Over the phone I had tried twice and the issue was not resolved.

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I just got my ATT. I called the BON and few minutes later. Pearson emailed my ATT. Thank you guys.

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Specializes in Neuro, Telemetry.

OP, you mention one reason for getting it for if you don't pass NCLEX. Keep in mind that if you don't pass NCLEX while using a temporary license, the temporary license will be revoked. It is literally only good until the result of your NCLEX are processed and a license is either issued or denied.

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Good point. I knew that, but think I sort of forgot. Thanks for the reminder....

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I sent my app in on feb 16th, had my att on feb 25th. I'm from Ohio

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