Nclex a third time do i have to reapply ????

[lurvenurses]

I failed the test twice and this would be my third time taking it. I was wondering if i have to do the whole process over again like it would be my first time applying to take the test. The whole process meaning paying for the licensing fee and application fee which adds up to to $195.00 and also getting a background check. I know the second time around i only had to pay for pearsonvue and send the application back again. It stated on the application that IT WAS A RETEST. but this time around it didnt say anything. Its been over a year since i graduated, i graduated JANUARY of 06'. I took the nclex for the first time JUNE '06 and the second time March '07. Why the big gaps? because i had given birth to a beautiful baby girl ..I would like to attempt to take the test again but im not too sure what to do with the application. Anyone out there know? i know i should just call the BON for my state but it just keeps on ringin no one answers. i left a message but they havent gotten back to me yet. I just want to be off to a jump start already so i can schedule for retest! Thanks in advance..

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

I failed the test twice and this would be my third time taking it. I was wondering if i have to do the whole process over again like it would be my first time applying to take the test. The whole process meaning paying for the licensing fee and application fee which adds up to to $195.00 and also getting a background check. I know the second time around i only had to pay for pearsonvue and send the application back again. It stated on the application that IT WAS A RETEST. but this time around it didnt say anything. Its been over a year since i graduated, i graduated JANUARY of 06'. I took the nclex for the first time JUNE '06 and the second time March '07. Why the big gaps? because i had given birth to a beautiful baby girl ..I would like to attempt to take the test again but im not too sure what to do with the application. Anyone out there know? i know i should just call the BON for my state but it just keeps on ringin no one answers. i left a message but they havent gotten back to me yet. I just want to be off to a jump start already so i can schedule for retest! Thanks in advance..

Have you checked their website. Most sites I have looked at show requirements to retest, some require a refresher if you fail x amount where others don't. Usually you just pay for retest if done withing a certain period of time

[lurvenurses]

Have you checked their website. Most sites I have looked at show requirements to retest, some require a refresher if you fail x amount where others don't. Usually you just pay for retest if done withing a certain period of time

I know for my state which is NJ, if you failed the 3rd time you have to do certain amount of hours for a refresher course to retest a 4th time. hopefully this will be my 3rd and final nclex.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Each state has very different requirements for retesting. I am in Texas, where an applicant is permitted to take the test an unlimited number of times during a 4 year period before having to reapply.