Can I take my NCLEX after graduating almost 10 years ago

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Hi In June 2013 I graduated from my nursing program in Virginia. I had no previous health care experience going to school. I took my NCLEX twice and failed. I was super discouraged so I just moved on with life and moved to New York. Any way I shouldn’t have given up I should of kept taking the NCLEX and kept fighting.

Well it’s been almost 10 years now and I’ve been working as a PCA in a hospital. I am now feeling more confident and want to fight again to pass the NCLEX. Is it possible after all this time or am I out of luck? I would deff do tons of practice exams and study before retaking just to get ready again. Thank you for any help or advice to make this work! 

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Specializes in PICU.

You would have to contact the BON of the state where you want your license.  LIkely you would have to do a refresher course. Many states have limitations on how long after you graduate you can still continue to test. 

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Specializes in Need a Study Partner.

Are you studying for the RN or the LPN NCLEX?

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RN

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Specializes in Need a Study Partner.

I am still struggling to pass this RN exam.  I honestly wish I passed before it changed to this NGN version.

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