How long between graduation and NCLEX?

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Specializes in LTC.

Our last day of LPN class is this coming Tuesday. I have heard other nurses talk about taking their test as soon as a couple of weeks after graduation. The director of our program said it would be the third week in September before we would get our authorization to test even though our applications will be sent right after we complete the program. I usually test well and did great on the HESI so the sooner the better as far as I'm concerned. Just wondered what some of your experiences have been. Thanks in advance :)

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I didn't do the LPN but I did my RN test 4 weeks after graduation.

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I received my ATT to test via email 20 days after graduation.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

After completing an LVN/LPN program in October 2005, I received my ATT in November of that year and tested in late December.

I completed an RN bridge program in March 2010, received my ATT in the middle of April, and tested during the middle part of May.

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I was in the RN program and graduated Aug 6th this year. I received my ATT via email yesterday Aug 20th, and scheduled my NCLEX for Sept 8th.

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Specializes in Tele, OB, public health.

Graduated May 22nd, Took RN NCLEX June 30th and passed.

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Graduated here in Missouri on July 28th. Recied my ATT on Aug 10th. Took my test on August 19th and passed per "unofficial" results. In my opinion the sooner the better, while things are still fresh in your mind. I am not going to lie the test is HARD!!!. I scored over 1000 on all my HESI's and studying 1-3 hrs everyday after graduation before I tested. Be sure though and the day before your test, go out to the park or movies, do something fun to help ease the stress. Oh and do the Pearson Vue trick after you test, to see how you did. GOOD LUCK!!!:doh:

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Specializes in Critical Care, Surgical ICU.

I graduated May 8th, 2010 and took NCLEX June 15th.

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Specializes in Pedi Rehab,Pediatrics, PICU.

I grad May. Really studied Oct. Took NCLEX Nov and passed w/ 75 questions.

I had a 6mos gap. Was told by instructors my chances of passing 1st try were better w/in 3 mos of graduation. Go figure. :)

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Graduated June 11, took the NCLEX July 7th results that I passed July 8th. Took about 2 weeks to get my ATT after graduation

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Specializes in DD, HHC, Med Surg, PCU, Resource.

I got my ATT 8/11 exactly 2 weeks from my last day of class which was 7/31. The earliest test date was 8/19 (didn't choose) and November was the furthest out test date.

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I graduated on Aprill 11 and tested on April 28. Get it done asap

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