failed nclex 3x foriegn grad bsnrn

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hi everyone.. i just learned i failed my nclex for the 3rd time here in fl., and is now required for remedial class., i have done saunders book, kaplan book, and the online hurst review... i have read some are applying to other states that doesnt req. remediation but do they have to go through the whole process of the cgfns ces verification again? and if they do pass nclex for the 4th time from the

other states will fl bon accept thr lic. endorsemnt without anyprob. ? and if i choose to go for remedial, is there an online class? what do they exactly do on the remedial course? how long will it take to finish? and how much? and in case i want to take the LPN exam will i be eligible? please

help =) thnx in advance... phRN

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.

I can't answer your questions but I do have a couple of my own to ask you. Let's suppose you did find another state in which to write the NCLEX and after three attempts you finally do pass, without having undergone any remediation. When you apply to register in Florida do you think the records of your previously unsuccessful attempts there will have just disappeared? Do you not think that someone at the Florida BON will find that you were told to undertake remediation and you did not do so? Many organizations take a dim view of people trying to sneak in the back door like this. They could deny you the opportunity to ever be registered there over something that could be viewed as dishonest.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

I agree with Jan. They will realize that you were asked to undetake remediation and seeign that you did not do so would give them grounds to reect your request for endorsement.

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coz i hav read some that did apply to other states without the 3 takes remedial rule like georgia or ny..

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

That's not the issue. The issue would be trying to endorse bacl to FL when they required you to take remediial course.

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yeah thnx for ur inputs guys i would do the refresher, maybe its what i need since im a foriegn grad., but still i just wanna ask those who had undergone remediation, or who had attempted other states.. =)

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Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

What does "coz" mean? Is that a real word that I'm unaware of?

coz i hav read some that did apply to other states without the 3 takes remedial rule like georgia or ny..
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coz i hav read some that did apply to other states without the 3 takes remedial rule like georgia or ny..

I have read it too. It has been done.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
I have read it too. It has been done.

That doesn't make it right. With the large number of nurses seeking licensing & work in the US many BoNs are taking a closer look at applications, even retroactively and issuing sanctions and revoking licenses for those that tried to find loopholes. Why risk not following the rules if you intend to live & work in FL and taking the chance at being the one the BoN decides to make an example of?

Many passed fraudulent documents to CA BRN and now the enforcement division is investigating present and previously submitted documentation. They issue press releases with names of those caught. And are submitting evidence of fraud to USCIS for further review.

Is it worth it?

The more times you fail the NCLEX statistically your chance of passing without remediation is drastically reduced.

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Chapter 464 Section 008 - 2011 Florida Statutes - The Florida SenateAny applicant who fails the examination three consecutive times, regardless of the jurisdiction in which the examination is taken, shall be required to complete a board-approved remedial course before the applicant will be approved for reexamination. After taking the remedial course, the applicant may be approved to retake the examination up to three additional times before the applicant is required to retake remediation. The applicant shall apply for reexamination within 6 months after completion of remediation. The board shall by rule establish guidelines for remedial courses.

Sorry no work arounds per Florida law, if you are so keen about trying the nclex again without help, find a state you wish to work in, not going to happen in Florida

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Chapter 464 Section 008 - 2011 Florida Statutes - The Florida SenateAny applicant who fails the examination three consecutive times, regardless of the jurisdiction in which the examination is taken, shall be required to complete a board-approved remedial course before the applicant will be approved for reexamination. After taking the remedial course, the applicant may be approved to retake the examination up to three additional times before the applicant is required to retake remediation. The applicant shall apply for reexamination within 6 months after completion of remediation. The board shall by rule establish guidelines for remedial courses.

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orry no work arounds per Florida law, if you are so keen about trying the nclex again without help, find a state you wish to work in, not going to happen in Florida

But this only addresses failing NCLEX 3 times. It doesn't address failing 3 times going to another state, meet their requirements and pass NCLEX and then endorse back to original state. We have had people both International or local post that they have done this with no problems

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From the Florida endorsement page

464.009 Licensure by endorsement.—(1) The department shall issue the appropriate license by endorsement to practice professional or practical nursing to an applicant who, upon applying to the department and remitting a fee set by the board not to exceed $100, demonstrates to the board that he or she:(a) Holds a valid license to practice professional or practical nursing in another state or territory of the United States, provided that, when the applicant secured his or her original license, the requirements for licensure were substantially equivalent to or more stringent than those existing in Florida at that time;

(b) Meets the qualifications for licensure in s. 464.008 and has successfully completed a state, regional, or national examination which is substantially equivalent to or more stringent than the examination given by the department;

464.008

(3) Any applicant who fails the examination three consecutive times, regardless of the jurisdiction in which the examination is taken, shall be required to complete a board-approved remedial course before the applicant will be approved for reexamination. After taking the remedial course, the applicant may be approved to retake the examination up to three additional times before the applicant is required to retake remediation. The applicant shall apply for reexamination within 6 months after completion of remediation. The board shall by rule establish guidelines for remedial courses.

So my understanding no work around.

464.008

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