How fast do you get your NCLEX results? And then the licence?

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Since the NCLEX is computerized, do you get your results the same day, or soon, or have to wait for them? How long?

Does your board of nursing get the results fast, and if so, does it take long to get licenced after passing? I'm applying in California.

Do you have to wait a long time for an appointment to write the test, or is it pretty quick? I'm wondering if I need to book it ahead or if I can wait until I feel like I'm ready, and then write soon afterwards.

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Specializes in LTAC/ICU/CCU.

took my nclex- rn in 2005... found out the same day i took it i had passed with 75qs in less than 30mins! i got my license just three days after i took my exam. i'm in oklahoma.

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Specializes in L & D, Med-Surge, Dialysis.

Took the exam on Friday and check for my result 48hr later. Received my license 4 days later

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Each state is different in how they process and post your results. Some also no longer issue a hard license and only post license number online so employers can verify you are licensed

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Thanks for the replies! Glad to hear it's usually quick.

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if your in california, you have to wait for it in the mail... my sister waited about 3-4 weeks for the results in the mail. On the other hand her classmate took, and she got her results in 2 weeks.. so i dont know, i guess it just depends

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Depends upon the state you are in as to when you receive the license; how they handle their workload. As for the results, if your state participates in quick results, you can pay to have your results 48 hours from when you took the test.

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Waiting to take graduate, waiting to test, waiting to get processed in! Than waiting for the computer to cut off, waiting for the results! OMG already!

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