Failed 9 times, need to retake out of state

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Hi,

I graduated nursing school in 2011 but officially was able to sit for boards in 2013 due to school regulation and I have taken the NCLEX-RN 9 times. I have exhausted all of my attempts in Delaware. Delaware requires you to take the exam within 5 years of graduating. I gave up retaking my boards after I took it in April 2018. I am now wanting to retake it after multiple people including my patients and my employer sparked an interest in me to be an RN. I now live in Texas but I am not a resident. Texas requires you to take the exam within 4 years.

Has anyone been in my shoes? I need to find a compact state to retake my exam. I need to find a state that has unlimited attempts without being a resident of that state. If you know of a state, please let me know. I am ready to retake it. Thank you.

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Some things to consider: if you do become licensed in another state you will need your own state's board of nursing to allow you an endorsement so you can work in your own state. If they see the trail you took, it's reasonable to say it's not a sure thing.

Beyond that you have been out of school for nine years. A LOT changes in that time, a refresher course meant for people like you who are attempting the NCLEX so long after graduation might be in order. You don't mention doing this, but DO say you are ready to retake the exam. How have you prepared for this one that is different than the previous nine attempts?

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17 hours ago, DSVital_Asset1 said:

I need to find a compact state to retake my exam

You do realize that if you want a compact license, you must apply for it in the state where you legally reside? If you reside in TX, you can only have a compact license from TX. I suggest you familiarize yourself with the rules and regs of compact licensure before you take this route only to be denied a license in TX because of the requirements.

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On 1/2/2020 at 2:32 PM, Waiting for Retirement said:

How have you prepared for this one that is different than the previous nine attempts?

I have prepared differently by being consistent in my changed mindset, consistent in my prayer life, and consistent in my study schedule/ plan. I am currently in the 80th percentile and making over 60% in my practice questions for UWorld. I have never tried U world in my previous attempts or have been this consistent. I have also researched extensively for states that will take me and have 2 accepted me. God has not given up on me and I won't give up on Him. I will do my part.

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On 1/2/2020 at 4:00 PM, Rose_Queen said:

You do realize that if you want a compact license, you must apply for it in the state where you legally reside?

Hello, thank you for your response. I do realize what you have stated and have researched all 34 states in the NLC and all other states outside of the NLC extensively to see who will accept me if I apply. I have also emailed states and read the rules and regulations of each state including my own along with the rules of the NCSBN. I know what I have to do. I also realized that certain states have refresher programs, my own state does not, however, I have signed up with a course to help with my NCLEX and Texas where I currently reside has refresher courses for people like me and new grad nurses. I have also realized that I do not take "NO" for an answer and that I will not give up.

I am proud to announce that 2 states out of 50 have accepted my application and my required documents. I have also paid for my NCLEX exam and have scheduled. I am ready to pass with God's help.

You do realize that there are other states(4 to be exact) who have unlimited attempts to sit for the NCLEX as well as unlimited timeline after graduation to sit? Before your comment, I was already doing the research and I qualify. Therefore, I suggest to others like you to research other states to help others in the same situation as me. That way, you are knowledgeable to respond to a post similar to this one with hope and encouragement. Thank you for your time!

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Hello , I commend you first and foremost for not giving up, if this is your dream continue to pray and God will certainly show you the way and remove all the obstacles. I am a repeat test taker as well and it would be nice to know what states has unlimited attempts because in some states as mine remediation starts at $1200-2000 dollars and those who basically want you to go back to school. I don't believe your past failures is because you didn't learn in school, for this test it takes knowing your content and critical thinking skills, not to mention some test taking tips (some people are just good test takers and some not), if you can share the names of the unlimited states I would appreciate it, I am with you NEVER accept "NO" although you may hear that from time to time.... it's God's way of preparing you for the "YES" to come! I pray for your success !

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Hi,

Thank you! The states who have unlimited retakes and doesn't have a timeline of how long you have been out of school are:

Massachusetts, North Carolina,Ohio, and New York.

I applied to Ohio because they have a cheaper application fee and they only need a transcript. All of the 4 states will give you a single state license and then if you live in a compact state, you will need to be endorsed so that you can have a multistate license.

I did a lot of research and emailing to narrow it down and feel confident that I am accepted no matter how long I've been out of school.

DON'T GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAM! Best wishes

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Thank You so much !!! we will succeed!!!

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