How frequently is the NCLEX offered?

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

I'm graduating in May and taking my NCLEX as soon as I'm eligible to do so, but I'm curious if anyone knows how often the NCLEX is scheduled? Every week? Once a month? Also, if you're in CA, how often is it offered, regardless of where in CA? I'm willing to travel if it means I'm licensed a week sooner, as I have an offer for when I am licensed. Thanks in advance!

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Scheduling (how many per day, etc) is determined by the individual Pearson Vue Testing Centers. This time of year, you can expect most (if not all?) to be doing many appointments per day, every day, six days per week. Not all testing centers may have Saturday appointments, but like I said, this time of year (graduation time) you can expect to see it.

Since they must allow each applicant the maximum time to take the test, do not expect to see more than one test starting time per day. How many are in each testing room will be determined by the size/resources of each Center.

Try taking a look at this site and see if it helps :)

http://www.pearsonvue.com

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

Thank you! I didn't realize it was so often! Wonderful! :)

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Thank you! I didn't realize it was so often! Wonderful! :)

PV must rake in money hand over fist when it comes to NCLEX fees. You bet they're gonna do it alot :D

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Specializes in ER.

There are a lot of appointments for NCLEX, but they are usually booked up 4-6 weeks out. BUT people cancel and reschedule all the time so it's possible to grab one of those appointments up - that's exactly what I did. I waited 4 months for my ATT and when it came (on 4/16) the soonest appointment was 4/18, and the next appt. after that was 6/17. I was in a hurry and grabbed the 4/18 appt. I'm so glad I did, because I don't think 2 extra months would have made a difference other than making me nervous for 2 extra months. Just a heads up, they charge $50 to reschedule so if you don't see a date you like, keep checking back. Someone will cancel and something will open up.

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.
There are a lot of appointments for NCLEX, but they are usually booked up 4-6 weeks out. BUT people cancel and reschedule all the time so it's possible to grab one of those appointments up - that's exactly what I did. I waited 4 months for my ATT and when it came (on 4/16) the soonest appointment was 4/18, and the next appt. after that was 6/17. I was in a hurry and grabbed the 4/18 appt. I'm so glad I did, because I don't think 2 extra months would have made a difference other than making me nervous for 2 extra months. Just a heads up, they charge $50 to reschedule so if you don't see a date you like, keep checking back. Someone will cancel and something will open up.

Fortunately I graduate early in the "wave", so I'm hoping to be ahead of the curve, but this is very good to keep in mind. I appreciate the advice!

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Specializes in ER.

No problem :) Best of luck.

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