NCLEX # times permitted to take in TX ?

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I just moved to Texas and have taken the NCLEX 4 times without passing. In the stated that I moved from 4 times is the max amount of times you can test. Does anyone know if that applies for Texas.

I'm not sure but, I know in PA my cousin is taking hers for the 9th time.

Specializes in MCH,NICU,NNsy,Educ,Village Nursing.

Contact the Texas BON. There used to be the opportunity for remediation upon "x" number of failures---I think the number was 3--but not sure. The BON rep should be able to tell you. And, you may want to consider a review course if you have not already done so.

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members are advised to check boards of nursing website (link bottom of page) when needing info about boards rules and regulations --- info on nclex would be under licensure section or in bon regulations section or find link for phone contact if silent on this issue.

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subchapter f. license requirements

sec. 301.254. examination results.

(a) the board shall notify each examinee of the results of the examination not later than the 30th day after the date the examination is administered. if an examination is graded or reviewed by a national testing service, the board shall notify each examinee of the results of the examination not later than the 14th day after the date the board receives the results from the testing service.

(b) if the notice of the examination results graded or reviewed by a national testing service will be delayed for longer than 90 days after the examination date, the board shall notify each examinee of the reason for the delay before the 90th day.

© if requested in writing by a person who fails an examination, the board shall provide to the person an analysis of the person's performance on the examination.

sec. 301.255. reexamination

the board by rule shall establish conditions under which an applicant who fails an examination may retake the examination. for an applicant who fails the examination two or more times, the board may:

(1) require the applicant to fulfill additional educational requirements; or

(2) deny the applicant the opportunity to retake the examination.

You should always check with the Board for the latest information. Policies can change at any time and third party info can become outdated overnight.

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