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First of all, let me say that I am terrified of taking the NCLEX! I feel like others when I say I feel like I don't know anything, and would be humilitated if I failed! Anyway, my question - is there a time frame in which you HAVE to take the NCLEX after graduation? I know it's not a good idea to wait too long, but I do not feel prepared at all. My other problem is that I am so relieved to be out of school that I can't get focused on studying those books - again! Ugh....

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Good luck to you. Here is the Forum for the NCLEX, here at AllNurses.com:

https://allnurses.com/forums/f197/

Let us know how you are doing. Allow us, to be one of the first to congratulate you when you pass;)

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

As far as I know there is no time limit in which you MUST take the NCLEX. Once you pay and send in all the required paperwork you will get your ATT and then you will have 3 months from the time you get the ATT to schedule and take the test. I agree that it is nice to be out of school, but do NOT wait!! The NCLEX (in my opinion) is mostly critical thinking and it is best to do it while your skills are still sharp and fresh from school!! I took mine 3 months after I graduated and i am glad i didn't wait any longer!! Good Luck and enjoy your free time!!!

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Statistics demonstrate that you only have a 40 percent chance of passing the NCLEX if you wait over 60 days after your graduation date to take the exam.

Here is the bottom line: DON'T WAIT!!! You will never know everything. However, you know more content than you'll ever realize.

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This question always amazes the Canadians on this forum. We are required to take our national exam within one year of graduation. It is written four times a year. Failure to take the exam within the year, means back to college to retake/refresh the course. Three failures = return to school. Our "temporary" license upon graduation expires at the end of the year and the majority of employers will only pay a new grad CNA wages until the "full" license is produced, then you get full wages and retro back to hire date.

So I would say, haul yourself in and write it at your first chance!

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