I just wanted fellow new nursing nclex test takers to know that the "pop up check" on Pearson's has changed. From what I understand, you now have to ADD YOUR CC INFORMATION, let it go through, THEN get the good or bad pop up.
I recently took my boards on 9-4-14. After the test I ran to the car to do the Pearson's trick, got what I thought was the "bad pop up" (the cc page) and was devistated... I went out of town on the 10th, was still studying on the plane and throughout my trip, not giving up. Came back home. On the 15th (after have accepting my failure) I went to my BON website to get info on retesting. As I was on the site I seen the search for license link, something in my head said "search for your name just to see what comes up". After doing so, I seen my name pop up with an license issue date(9-8-14), expiration date and examination active status. So at 1st I thought "oh this just must be the OK status JUST TO TAKE the NCLEX". WRONG. I was looking at my license and didn't even know it! But what I did notice was the expiration date which was in 2016. So I thought "you only get 1 year to take the test after registering so..." I instantly ran to check the mail and there it was! That big golden envelope from the BON with my name on it. As I looked through the envelope, I could see bold cursive writing behind my addressed name. Could it be? IT WAS, MY LICENSE! My license came in the mail on 9-10-14 right after I left to go out of town!
I'm still shaking and praising God! As I write this it's been less than 24 hrs since I found out that I am officially a nurse!
So unless your willing to risk spending another $200 right after you take your nclex, you should just wait 2-3 business days, go to your BON website, and search your name under the license search link. If it shows up with an issue date, expiration date, active status, and an examination licensed status YOU PASSED. So go check the mail! :-D
Dee,
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UPDATE: The PVT worked for me and i recieved the congratulation letter 10 days after NCLEX LVN (California)