NCLEX retake??

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I passed my NCLEX Illinois BON last Feb 16, 2017, I got my passing letter but was not able to proceed to licensure and paid $50. The passing letter said that I will not apply for licensure within 1 year, my exam scores will be invalid and will need to take NCLEX again.

How true is this? Please help!

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Specializes in OMFS, Dentistry.

If you got your passing letter why were you not allowed to proceed with licensure?

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Because there is a validity of exam scores which is within 1 year?

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Specializes in OMFS, Dentistry.

I understand now...

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Why were you unable to proceed to licensure last year?

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Got a miscommunication with my visa processing agency. I thought once I pass the NCLEX with a passing letter that is enough because I already have my priority date from NVC.

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That's unfortunate. I don't know what to tell you because I'm unfamiliar with your situation. So that means you have to take the NCLEX and apply to your state board again? :/

Hopefully it doesn't cause too many visa issues. I wish you luck!

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Specializes in Med/Surg/Infection Control/Geriatrics.

You should research that further. I never took NCLEX and passed my boards just fine.

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