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I took my NCLEX on 2007 and failed. I was still not married that time and was still living in another country. Now I live in the US and is now married. In reapplying for the NCLEX, wouldn't it be complicated if I use my married name? What is your advise regarding this? Thanks so much.

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I took my NCLEX on 2007 and failed. I was still not married that time and was still living in another country. Now I live in the US and is now married. In reapplying for the NCLEX, wouldn't it be complicated if I use my married name? What is your advise regarding this? Thanks so much.

You need to apply for the exam in the name you want to be licensed in. If you apply in a different name and then want to be licensed in your married name you'll have to go through the name change process then.

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I was told as long as your ID has your new name you will have no problem. Also if you need help there is an online program called NCLEX Nuggets.

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Your picture ID must match the ID that you register for the exam with. If this is also the name you are using and intend to use to gets jobs with, you have no problem.

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