Didnt pass boards before deadline

[L.A.W]

Hello i live in the state of TN and they only allow 3 years after graduation to pass the Nclex RN.. Well i have not and dont know what to do. After graduation LIFE hit me i stopped everything and took care of my Gma instead of her going to nursing home like all of my family members wanted her to do. ENOUGH of that after her death i did not take it well and a lot of other things happened but i am focused now and back on track there has to be another option instead of going back to school

[Oceanpacific]

You do NOT have to be physically located in the State to which you are applying for a license. You apply TO that State for an ATT (Authorization To Test) and if you meet THAT State's requirements, they will issue you one. You must meet their criteria, however, or they will deny you the testing authorization.

Once you have an ATT, you register with Pearson Vue (the company that administers the test) for a testing site wherever it's most convenient for you (and, of course, the schedule permits).

The results of your exam are sent to whatever State BoN you are applying to. You never have to step foot in that State.

As for VA, there are other hoops to jump through regarding the accreditation of your nursing school, but that's for another thread...and another day :)

Thanks. I did not know that. You have taught an old dog a new trick

[roser13, ASN, RN]

I would imagine that taking a refresher course would be a good thing, regardless.

[NICUmiiki, DNP, NP]

You would have to take the test in the other state. You really need to do some research and get a good understanding of your options. Good luck to you.

No. You can take the test anywhere in the world there is a Pearson Testing center. You don't have to leave your state to apply to a different state.

[L.A.W]

Yes i am doing hurst review

[L.A.W]

Correct thats what i saw when i did research THANK YOU SO MUCH

[L.A.W]

Thank you so much that was great info!!

[Oceanpacific]

No. You can take the test anywhere in the world there is a Pearson Testing center. You don't have to leave your state to apply to a different state.

Well, I am showing my age in my lack of knowledge about NCLEX testing in this century. I took the very first NCLEX type exam in 1982. We were very scared because previously the testing was separated into content areas such as peds, med surg, OB, etc. Our nursing instructors had warned us that they had never taught to the new NCLEX test and that we were the guinea pigs. I think the test was offered only once a year.

There were hundreds of us in a huge auditorium in Raleigh, North Carolina. The exam lasted two days. We got paper test booklets and bubble-style answer sheets. We all had our #2 pencils. Proctors were in full force and were constantly patrolling. If you had to go to the bathroom, you were to raise your hand and a proctor would take custody of the testing materials. I was too scared to raise my hand or to pee for that matter. I passed!

[L.A.W]

I would love paper n pencil i love to ERASE!!!

[adreamdeferred, MSN, RN, APRN, NP]

You may not need to take NCLEX in the other state. I took NCLEX for my state across the state line because they had an earlier test date than my home state. I believe you can take it anywhere in most U.S. territories. Also I was in a similar situation when I needed to obtain another license that I hold and I researched and realized I could test in another state and apply to transfer my license. There's always more than one way to skin a cat. You just have to do your research like Oceanpacific said. Another thing make sure you refresh your knowledge in some type of way. Three years is a long time before taking the NCLEX and to start practicing. I wish you all the best. Just meet the requirements for each state (school requirements to take NCLEX and requirements to transfer to your home state) and you should be fine.