Failed CRNE exam 3 times

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Hi, I graduated from a Bachelor of Nursing School in Toronto in 2010. I have written the CRNE and failed 3 times. The second time I failed by 1 point. Then the third time I felt I could do it and the same time thought I was not prepared enough because I was sooo nervous that it was my last chance. When I was in the exam room i was shaking and then I failed again. I dont know what to do. I love nursing and it is my passion. I have been told to go back to school to start all over and you can imagine. I need help. Is there any chance of me to be an RN. Are there refresher courses taken for me to write the CRNE again. Please I need your help. Anyone.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

You only get 3 chances to pass the CRNE. Even if you take a refresher course you don't get more than 3 tries.

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Don't give up. Maybe it's just not meant to be in Canada. They can't take away your education and your degree/diploma. If nursing is really your passion, don't stop. There is a whole world that needs good nurses...start your journey there.

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You say you were told to go back to school and start over again, were you told this by the CNO?

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.
Don't give up. Maybe it's just not meant to be in Canada. They can't take away your education and your degree/diploma. If nursing is really your passion, don't stop. There is a whole world that needs good nurses...start your journey there.

She would have to have a Canadian license before she could go to another country.

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Specializes in medical-surgery.

hii anyone here going to do the cno exam in june if yes let me know plz

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Specializes in geriatrics.

Some states might allow you to write the NCLEX, but I'm not positive. You could speak to someone at the CNO, but generally, 3 opportunities is the limit. After that, people are advised to return to school. Yes, this may seem harsh, but the rationale is that more education is required. If you had a circumstance such as a death or an illness, they have been known to grant a fourth attempt.

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she would have to have a canadian license before she could go to another country.

no she wouldn't. i should know first hand because i've failed the crne three times but i am now a registered nurse in the states. if there's a will, there's a way.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

OK I stand corrected.:)

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

However we are seeing some people post that the state they are applying to is now asking for license in the country where they trained. So a lot will depend on the state

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no she wouldn't. i should know first hand because i've failed the crne three times but i am now a registered nurse in the states. if there's a will, there's a way.

which state are you in? i have a friend who failed twice and he wants to take the nclex now.

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Which state are you in? I have a friend who failed twice and he wants to take the NCLEX now.

Texas :)

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