NCLEX test date delayed in California?

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Hi all, I recently graduated from nursing school in CA and am studying for the NCLEX-RN. I have heard rumors that due to COVID-19 there has been a delay in people signing up for the NCLEX. So now people who have graduated in December/January still have not been able to test. Has anyone experienced this? Has anyone who has graduated in April/May been able to sign up for a test date? If so, is there a delay? Thanks for any input!

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Hi there,

I am not sure what the timeline is like for students who went to school in California, but I went to school in New York, graduated May 15th, and recently moved back home to California where I am going to get licensed. Here is my timeline thus far:

I submitted my application to the California Board of Nursing on April 29th. I got my fingerprints done the first week of May, and my conferred transcript was sent from my school to the CA BON on May 20th.

I called the BON about one month ago, and they told me that I should get my ATT 10-12 weeks after I submitted my application to the board of nursing, so I expected to test around mid July. However, I called the BON again this morning and they told me there is now an additional 12 week delay, so I am now projected to attain my ATT in early September. Super bummed as many new grad jobs begin in August/September, but I am praying I somehow take my NCLEX sooner than that!

Best of luck and hope this helps!

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Hi, I'm new here and cant figure out a way to make my own post, so I figured I'd find a related post and ask! I'm graduating BSN in December so am beginning the NCLEX application process now. My class has been told this is the process: First create a BreEZe account (but do not submit until 2 weeks prior to graduation). Then get a Live Scan done ASAP! I've done that and yesterday - I filled out the application and submitted it at UPS and paid then fees. 

My concern now is -- is this the correct order?? Should I have waited to submit my breeze application before doing the live scan? the BRN just told me this was the process, but it seems in contradiction to their instructions on their site! If I do have to redo the live scan, will that mess things up further since I'll have two forms in the system?? 

I'm so exhausted and confused trying to lead the way for my class. Any former students who have successfully applied for NCLEX and gotten licensure, I would SO appreciate your feedback.  

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