Gap b/t graduation and NCLEX pass

[resilientnurse]

I am always impressed by testimonies of those who graduated two years or more and continued taking the NCLEX until they finally passed. I was wondering when there is a significant amount of time between one's graduation date and actual licensure, what are the real life job prospects? Are hospitals likely to employ you?

[Snickerdoodles]

I am not sure if they will know how many times it took you to take the pass. Just because 6 months pass does not mean they will know if you took it once, or twice. Also, I know plenty of girls who couldnt even get a test date that they could make it to until 4 months after graduation. If its a year or something, I am sure it will come up in the interview what happened.

Not sure if you have taken yours yet but one thing I read the day waiting to take my test was, "96% of American educated students pass the NCLEX on their FIRST try." That immediately calmed my nerves, and I wished someone had told me that 2 years sooner! Good luck!

[caliotter3]

If employers want to use this gap to refuse to consider a prospective employee, it is as good as any other reason.