Confusion regarding NCLEX eligibility

patrisia · Jul 14, 2007

That is a common policy - if you failed- you can not take another test for 45 days, it used to be 90 before. Just wait, use this time to review more materials. Good luck

nursebyheart · Jul 14, 2007

Thank you for quick reply. Im starting to review again now. Im just wondering if will the ncsbn issue another eligibility for second takers? How long will I receive it? :idea:

patrisia · Jul 14, 2007

I am not sure about second elegibility letter (not sure what it is), you can call them and ask-866-496-2539 or e-mail [email protected]

But you would need second ATT though.

Want2bcomeAnRN · Jul 14, 2007

Hi everyone! I have some questions and hoping to get answers. Im from Philippines. I tooked my nclex last June 12 and unfortunately, I didn't pass. Im planning to take again but Im confused with the procedure. It is said in the website that I have to wait for 45 days before sending my application form and Im wondering if will the ncsbn issue another eligibilty letter and how long would it take for me to receive it?Hope someone could help me.

We are on the same boat, I took the NCLEX last May, but failed. Yes it's a common policy among BON's about that 45 day period for re application. I've already applied for re-exam at CA BON. i think the BON you're seeking for licensure will be the one to determine the applicants eligibility for a re-exam, usually it takes a min. of 4 wks from the time they received your application. Once found eligible NCSBN will issue the ATT.

good luck to both of us, hope we'll make it this time.

DoogieHowzerRN · Jul 15, 2007

I think she's reffering to the eligibility notice to take the NCLEX given by the Board of Registered Nursing in California.

nursebyheart, what does your letter say? The validity and if there are any expiration notice.

john83, BSN, RN · Jul 15, 2007

That is a common policy - if you failed- you can not take another test for 45 days, it used to be 90 before. Just wait, use this time to review more materials. Good luck

There are still other states that follow the 90-day retake policy(not sure if it's really 90 now with these states below but it used to be 90; for sure it's not 45 for these states below):

https://www.ncsbn.org/1224.htm

The NCSBN retake policy allows candidates to retake their examination 45 days after administration of their examination. Candidates who have applied for licensure with a participating board of nursing will be permitted to take the NCLEX® examination eight times a year, but no more than once in any 45-day period, unless limited to fewer retakes by the desired jurisdiction of licensure.

Note: The following boards of nursing do NOT participate in the 45-day retake period. Candidates are encouraged to contact these boards of nursing for their policy on NCLEX Examination retakes: Georgia-RN, Guam, and Washington.

lawrence01 · Jul 15, 2007

Pearson-Vue does not issue eligibility letters. They issue the ATT or Authority to Test w/c they e-mail w/in minutes after successful registration and they snail mail a hard copy to the applicant after 7-10 days.

The eligibility letter is what is sent by the State BON to the applicants of w/c they also transmit a copy to Pearson-Vue to let them know that you are eligible to take NCLEX. This is why it is generally advised not to register to Pearson-Vue before having word that you are made eligible by the State BON/BRN you applied for licensure. You can register but w/o your State BON/BRN transmitting the eligibility letter to Pearson-Vue, you will not be sent the ATT but will only have a notice of registration w/ them. The applicant must also provide the exact data, including the e-mail add. upon registration to Pearson-Vue. They must match the data that the applicant gave to the State BON/BRN and the data she will again provide upon registration for obvious security reasons.