failing at 1st attempt = can't be RN in California?

abcdwakwak · Sep 19, 2009

No, it's not true. That's crazy.

jabwemet · Sep 19, 2009

No it is not true in my work place the RN's have failed more than 5 times and now working as a RN's after passing don t worry And i am talking about california boards

KAYBDT6, BSN, RN · Sep 19, 2009

Hope not!

sasyone · Sep 19, 2009

Is it true that you can't be a RN in California if you failed the NCLEX-RN exam at first attempt?
I just saw on it on the website
http://www.pulsejobs.com/usa/working-usa-nursing/nclex-rn-examination.aspx
"HOWEVER, please be aware that failure to pass the NCLEX-RN® Exam 'the first time around' will preclude you from ever gaining registration in the state of California, even if you pass it in subsequent sittings."
Is this true?

California does not have "registration", they have licensure. (unless this website is talking about a temporary?). You can obtain licensure in CA if you have passed after failing numerous times.

Silverdragon102, BSN · Sep 19, 2009

Not true and we have seen many International nurses fail CA and then pass with no issues

RNindmaking · Sep 20, 2009

Definitely not true!(nonsense at all).. If you hear/read issues like this,call directly California BON or better go to their website.

pcawiz · Sep 20, 2009

Definitely not true. I failed multiple times and still got my license without any problems.

brichielpn08, BSN, RN · Sep 20, 2009

I dont know where you get this TRASH!....i dont know why do you believed this and still ask if it is true...YOU know its not TRUE...

livingdream · Sep 20, 2009

Thanks for the reassuring replies.

It did seem unlikely, but test anxieties always make horrible things seem plausible.