LVN to RN time limit

Passing my Nclex RN time has expired

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Hello. OK so, I live in Texas, I am currently practicing as a LVN,  I knew there was a time limit for passing the NCLEX RN, which is 4 yrs after graduating. I had been studying UWorld  and Mark K... Only taken the test 4 times and failed them all. So I called the Tx BON, to see when is the last time I can retake the test. I was told it had expired Sept 1, and now I have to redo nursing school or move to another state, that has unlimited testing. Take the test, pass, relocate back to Texas. Didn't really understand, I think as he was telling me, my mind was set on him telling me, my time has expired..can I jus apply for another  states NCLEX but take test here in texas without leaving. 

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

You don’t need to move state as in physically move but sit exam for another state that doesn’t have a post graduation limit and then endorse to Texas 

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Silverdragon103, BSN is correct. 

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Im not sure how to go about this, what do I need to do first,

34 minutes ago, butterfly2015 said:

Silverdragon103, BSN is correct. 

 

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
11 hours ago, Texas said:

Im not sure how to go about this, what do I need to do first,

 

Look for a state that doesn’t have those restrictions, apply for initial license and Meet requirements. Once passed exam apply to initial state and endorse license 

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Check the website for the CA BRN for instructions to get a CA RN license as CA has unlimited attempts.  It may take a little longer to get the ball rolling, but worth it when you get what you want.

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