BSN Grad but not licensed since 2018

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Hi guys! 

I've been struggling to find clear information on this topic so I figured this would be the best place to find advice! 

I am someone who graduated an accredited nursing program with my BSN in December 2018 and I have been unsuccessful in my two attempts at the NCLEX. 

Since being out of school for 5 years now, I have been told living in the state of TEXAS that I need to take a refresher course. I already planned on doing a refresher course to gain my confidence back on my skills but I'm struggling to find available refresher courses as well as advice on what the best refresher courses are! 

I was looking at one refresher course and it mentioned how I would have to have a license, active or inactive to enroll in the course. Is that true? I wouldn't be able to enroll in the course since I don't have my license. 

Just wanted to seek advice on what my next steps should be for getting back on track and back in action on taking the NCLEX, a refresher course, and networking! 

Advice needed on: 

1. Where are the good refresher courses in the DFW

2. What are some good networking events in DFW 

3. What next-gen NCLEX materials would be great for a student who has been out for 5 years

4. ANYTHING ELSE TO HELP A SISTER OUT!

Thanks y'all :)  

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Specializes in RETIRED Cath Lab/Cardiology/Radiology.

I did a quick Google search and found this, from the Texas BON:

https://www.BON.texas.gov/education_refresher_courses.asp.html

There were other choices and websites that popped up as well, looking like they were in or near the Dallas area.  I hope you can find what you need!

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Hello, 

Her name is (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) & she is absolutely PHENOMENAL! She's located in Cleveland, OH & is a bit eccentric, but she knows her stuff! She use to write NCLEX questions, but it was a conflict of interest with her having this program, so she quit. She still works at Cleveland Clinic as a nurse, because she says she loves her job. I know a nurse who finished school 10 yrs ago & failed the NCLEX, was afraid to retake. She decided to get her act together & went on HETV on YouTube (Dr. Chelly's program) & study the material & passed the NCLEX in 86 questions! Try her out, she's worth it! 

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