Failed NCLEX RN twice. It's been 2 years and have to take a refresher course.

guest042302019, BSN, RN · May 18, 2017

Good question. Contact the board of nursing. They are the ones that make the rules :)

Ryan_007 · May 18, 2017

Yes it is. Search on the site and others have shared their experience doing it. I believe NY does not require it and allows for unlimited retakes.

LhetzP · May 18, 2017

@AndreCraigRN I can do that. Thank you

LhetzP · May 18, 2017

@Ryan_007, I will look into that too. I appreciate the reply

Mavrick, BSN, RN · May 19, 2017

If you have not passed the NCLEX you are not an RN. Your school does not graduate you as an RN. You receive an education that a BON may allow you to take the NCLEX.

ProperlySeasoned · May 20, 2017

Why resist the refresher course? It sounds like something you clearly need.

dreamsdocometrue15 · May 21, 2017

hi, I also grauated 2 years and going on 3years and cant seem to pass NCLEX. I'm on my 3rd trial, wishing to pass this time. We will pass so dont lose hope okay!

LhetzP · May 21, 2017

@Mavrick BSN RN, I appreciate your input but you did not give info about my question. I'm sorry if I said graduated an RN....pardon me but as a licensed RN you know what I mean. I should have said graduated from the nursing program. Yes I'm not a licensed RN and thanks for dropping a bomb I already feel defeated as it is.

@ProperlySeasoned BSN/RN I'm not resisting the refresher course, I just don't have the money. I just need

Advice from anyone who knows more about this situation than I do. I'm having a hard time finding an RN preceptor as well. I have to put time and money in this. The AZ BON has a list of approved RN refresher courses. I found South Dakota and is the lowest cost so far but If I could retake nclex in another state without a refresher course then is Practical and cheaper.

Please no negative comments. For people that didn't fail NCLEX-RN twice you have no idea so spare me the negativity. It is difficult already and I have lost so much including my home since I had to quit because I wanted to focus in the nursing program. Everyone is different and each of us has our own path but please I don't need to hear negative replies. Thank you kindly

LhetzP · May 22, 2017

Hello @dreamsdocomegrue15 thank you for letting me know I'm not the only one going through this. Did you have to take a refresher course? Please share

niorock · May 23, 2017

I am pretty sure you can apply to NY and don't need to take the refresher..the NY application is really easy..

gizahon · May 23, 2017

Hi there,

So sorry to hear it. I know the feeling, but stay positive and don't give up. God has a plan for you and you will pass. Keep practicing questions and try UWorld. Best wishes and please let me know when you pass.