Published Feb 26, 2013
ArichRN
2 Posts
I have seen several topics about the Nclex and I was wondering if anyone knows if you can take the Nclex after 3 years from your graduation date?
I read where a lady graduated in 2008 and had taken the Nclex in 2012.
According to Georgia State Board of Nursing a graduate is unable to take the Nclex after 3 years from their graduation date.
RN2BEESOON
246 Posts
Every state is different. It would be best to check with the board of nursing in your state
NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN
10 Articles; 18,926 Posts
410-6-.01 Licensure by Examination. Amended.
(1) The Board-recognized licensing examination is the National Council LicensureExamination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), for which a passing result must beachieved.(2) An applicant must pass the licensing examination within a three year period from the date of graduation for graduates of United States nursing education programs or the date of eligibility for graduates of out-of-country nursing education programs.(3) An applicant whose period of eligibility has expired must reestablish eligibility as a duly qualified applicant by enrolling in and graduating from an approved nursingeducation program.http://rules.sos.state.ga.us/docs/410/6/01.pdf
(1) The Board-recognized licensing examination is the National Council Licensure
Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), for which a passing result must be
achieved.
(2) An applicant must pass the licensing examination within a three year period from the date of graduation for graduates of United States nursing education programs or the date of eligibility for graduates of out-of-country nursing education programs.
(3) An applicant whose period of eligibility has expired must reestablish eligibility as a duly qualified applicant by enrolling in and graduating from an approved nursing
education program.
http://rules.sos.state.ga.us/docs/410/6/01.pdf
Some states have no time limit to take and pass NCLEX so could look at surrounding states; however would still have problems obtaining GA license.