How long did you wait to take nclex rn

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Apr 28, 2012

I took the NCLEX about 3 1/2 weeks post graduation with no review course other than my ATI books & online practice tests. Some of my classmates tested at 2 1/2 -3 weeks and passed.

Some people do much better the closer to graduation than waiting for months post graduation as the information and practical knowledge is still fresh in their minds.

jemmens · Apr 28, 2012

thanks for the feedback

lizzyreg · Apr 29, 2012

Hello there, just want to let u know that I took the nclex a week after graduating in the state of Florida. Although it was PN, it's still an NCLEX and I passed. I think you should be good to go. Remember, you're only needed to get 60% of the questions right. I think the stateboard exams are usually much more easier than the questions you get in the class. Goodluck to u!!!!

Inori, BSN, RN · Apr 29, 2012

Good luck and might i suggest you not rush it because if you by chance do not pass you have to wait 45 days before can retake. STudy, prepare and if you're not understanding somethign look up the rational read up on the topic via textbook or saunders. I waited and studied for 2.5 months, 8.1k questions, scoring above 65% in all kaplan question trainers. The students in my class who took it within 1 month of graduating were ones which were very strong students to start even from 1st semester the rest of us needed to clock in some serious studying in 2-3 months of prep time. Link: kaplan scores vs. nclex pass percentage.

jemmens · Apr 29, 2012

Hi lizzyreg

thanks for your advice

jemmens · Apr 29, 2012

Hi Inori

I understand your point about not rushing into it cos I may have to wait 45 days if I don't pass. but I have been waiting for this day for a long time, and now I have my dream job as a critical care RN been offered to me on condition that I pass the nclex before the start.

I feel I stand a good chance of passing the first time with Kaplan because I have studied for this exam since my last year in nursing school, doing questions and rationales from every book, but my nerves are killing me and there is always that little voice in my head telling "I could screw this up"

Silverdragon102, BSN · Apr 29, 2012

Also be aware that the BON has to authorise you and that may take longer than a month as a lot will depend on how quick your school sends in transcripts and how quickly the BON acts on your application

jemmens · Apr 29, 2012

Also be aware that the BON has to authorise you and that may take longer than a month as a lot will depend on how quick your school sends in transcripts and how quickly the BON acts on your application

I talke to some past students n the secretary at our school who is responsible for sending our stuff to the BON n she said she sends them as soon as we are done n it has taken past students max of a week to get authorization for the may graduates but for the December graduates it can take weeks. Since I'm graduating in may I'm anticipating to get authorization in two weeks n will sign up for the earliest available time to take the exam

Despareux · Apr 30, 2012

About five weeks from graduation to NCLEX testing. But I graduated in March; whereas, many schools graduate their students in May and June, which could create a delay in application processing.

morningstarRN, RN · Apr 30, 2012

I took the nclex within 2 weeks of graduating and I am so glad I did. I only used online practice exams and saunders. I used the online kaplan qtrainer to follow my progress. I passed with 75 questions and felt very prepared. You can do it!

jemmens · Apr 30, 2012

Thanks for the encouragement