Can I take the nclex in a diff state than I went to school in?

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I will be finishing up the ADN program here in Texas and instead of taking the nclex here, am I eligable to take the test in a different state like RI or CT even if I went to school in a different state? I am asking because we are moving the month I finish nursing school and I dont think I will have enough time to prepare for the nclex; also, I want to start an internship in CT or RI and they typically start in June.. I went to the BON website and I didnt see a real answer.. The only thing I found was applying for licensure in that particular state after I recieved licensure in my state. I am really confused :o

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I will be finishing up the ADN program here in Texas and instead of taking the nclex here, am I eligable to take the test in a different state like RI or CT even if I went to school in a different state? I am asking because we are moving the month I finish nursing school and I dont think I will have enough time to prepare for the nclex; also, I want to start an internship in CT or RI and they typically start in June.. I went to the BON website and I didnt see a real answer.. The only thing I found was applying for licensure in that particular state after I recieved licensure in my state. I am really confused :o

I'm still in school, so I'm not 100% sure, but I don't see why you can't do this. I know there are tons of people who accept a job in a different state right after they graduate from nursing school. They move, start their new job, and then take the NCELX. I think this happens all the time.

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Yes you can.

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You don't have to take the exam in the State you graduated in. However, be sure you go over the requirements for application to take the exam in whatever State you plan to go to. They are not interchangeable. For the most part, if you've graduated from an accredited program, you're most of the way there. For specifics, see the SBON website.

Good luck!

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Specializes in RN- Med/surg.

Call the BON in the state you want to move to and verify if you need anything extra and tell them the school you will be graduating. If it's approved by them...you can just take boards in the new state.

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YES Y0U CAN! I am a graduate nurse, graduated from school in CA and I am currently working as a GN in Delaware. I was able to apply for my temporary permit here in Delaware and will be taking the NCLEX next month. I suggest going online to the Board of Nursing in the state you will be moving to, look for contact info and the application process. Good Luck.

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Specializes in Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner.

Yes you can, I went to school in Maryland graduated, and moved to ALASKA, took my NCLEX in ALASKA and work currently as a new grad. All you have to do is go to the website of the BON or you can call. submit application some states require fingerprints for background.

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