It's been 7yrs

klone, MSN, RN · Jan 25, 2018

You would probably need to do some type of refresher course. After 7 years, you would not be safe to practice as a new nurse.

ruby_jane, BSN, RN · Jan 25, 2018

What research have you done? I'd start with the college where you graduated.

caliotter3 · Jan 25, 2018

I thought TX required passing the NCLEX within four years of graduation?

allnurses Guide · Jan 25, 2018

Your best bet is to start with the Texas BON. Here's a link on how to apply to take the NCLEX.

Texas Board of Nursing - Graduates & NCLEX Examinations

Faith2018 · Jan 25, 2018

Thanks I've already talked to them and they only give u 5yrs after graduation and its been almost 7yrs i really dont want go all the way bk through the program

Faith2018 · Jan 25, 2018

Yes but I'm trying to see if im eligible to test before I pay for a refresher course....

Faith2018 · Jan 25, 2018

They actually give u 5yrs but I had given up on passing and said forget it now I want to try again but I think im going to have to repeat the entire program ...thats fine if I had the 12000 to do it with...

Sour Lemon · Jan 25, 2018

Does anyone know of a state that will let me test it's been 7 yrs since I graduated a Texas nursing program please help thanks for your time...

Most people don't take seven years to pass NCLEX, so what states might allow it is not common knowledge. You're probably going to have to take some initiative and look up various BON requirements on your own. Luckily, we're living in a digital age. Most BONs have websites that will allow you to click, read, and move on if need be.

Good luck to you.

Faith2018 · Jan 25, 2018

Thanks

Triddin · Jan 25, 2018

No offence intended, but do you feel that you would be safe to practice after seven years of being out of the field with no experience aside from the schooling without the refresher course? Even if you could pass the nclex? If you are serious about becoming an RN, wouldnt you want to do the refresher first?

Faith2018 · Jan 25, 2018

no offense taken but I want to be sure i can actually test again b4 I go to spending money on refresher courses but if I can find a state that will allow me to test I will take a refresher course or two