How many times can you take NCLEX?

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Just curious. What state do you live in, and how many times are you allowed to take the NCLEX? I live in MD, and its unlimited. But no more than 8 times a year and no sooner than 45 days. And I thought everywhere was the same! But I saw someone in FL post that after the 3rd fail its mandatory remediation?

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Florida and yes you get three attempts.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

NJ is three tries and you must remediate before permitted to attempt again. Other states have a time limit that starts at graduation from nursing school such as three years post graduation you must take and pass the NCLEX

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Makes me wonder why MD is so lax.

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Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

I don't believe my state has a limit, and frankly I think that's wrong. Not everything should be unlimited like trips to a buffet.

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I don't believe my state has a limit, and frankly I think that's wrong. Not everything should be unlimited like trips to a buffet.

I agree!!!

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I am in Ohio, tutoring two BSN students for NCLEX—sixth and tenth attempt. "Go directly to jail (or back to nursing school); do not pass go, do not collect $200" :banghead:

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Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

Dang.

I am in Ohio, tutoring two BSN students for NCLEX—sixth and tenth attempt. "Go directly to jail (or back to nursing school); do not pass go, do not collect $200" :banghead:
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I am in Ohio, tutoring two BSN students for NCLEX—sixth and tenth attempt. "Go directly to jail (or back to nursing school); do not pass go, do not collect $200" :banghead:

Are u saying that one of the students this is their 10th attempt?? Its not easy for some. I know. I hope they both pass soon.

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Are u saying that one of the students this is their 10th attempt?? Its not easy for some. I know. I hope they both pass soon.

Yes, lucky attempts 6 and 10. I just started working with these students and although it is a slow go, the main problem seems to be too much Red Bull and reading too much into the questions. I seem to be the tutor of last resort...but I really like working with the desperate, and of about the seventy or so students I have worked with, I have only hit the wall with one, and she now works for the Ohio Turnpike. I am sure these gals will pass next time around...we've got some good study strategy going on and there needs to be some bolstering in the self-confidence department!:up: Thanks for the good thoughts.

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@ladyscrubs MSN,

How are your tutoring sessions set up.

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Yes, lucky attempts 6 and 10. I just started working with these students and although it is a slow go, the main problem seems to be too much Red Bull and reading too much into the questions. I seem to be the tutor of last resort...but I really like working with the desperate, and of about the seventy or so students I have worked with, I have only hit the wall with one, and she now works for the Ohio Turnpike. I am sure these gals will pass next time around...we've got some good study strategy going on and there needs to be some bolstering in the self-confidence department!:up: Thanks for the good thoughts.

Can I please get tips on how to study for mine, I failed twice already

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