Pearson closes testing centers in US and Canada

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I got an email today from Pearson stating that they're cancelling testing appointments due to the coronavirus. Starting on March 17th until April 16th or later and that registration would be re-opened on April 16th. Now I'm beyond confused because the testing dates are all filled up for April so will I not be able to take my exam until May? I know they're doing this for safety purposes but I cant help feeling anxious and depressed. I was initially suppose to take this 2 weeks ago but my nerves got the best of me and I rescheduled my exam date. Now I don't even know when I'll be able to take this exam. Did anyone else get a similar email?

I was suppose to test next Saturday . I rescheduled for April 22nd . Luckily when I checked the site there were 4 April dates available . However , it’s still not set in stone because of this virus situation doesn’t get better they will extend the closing even longer . It really sucks . The only thing we can do for now is to continue to study so the information stays fresh I guess ??‍♀️

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On 3/17/2020 at 4:31 AM, rpark1004 said:

I got a same email. I had my exam scheduled in two days literally two days from now and my job starts at the beginning of April which means I must have my license by then. I contacted my hiring manager as soon as I got email from pearson vue. I am freaking out. I’ve complete every pre-employment documents already (contracts, benefits, health assessment etc). What I supposed to do now. So anxious. Are they gonna withdraw me from hiring?

They most likely will work with you, as it will be many who received the same notice. You won't be able to work as an RN, but probably as an intern in the interim. Only HR where your job is can answer this question specifically

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One of my recent grads was scheduled to test the day after the shut down. She just got a confirmed appointment for May 1 - so it looks as though it will be first come first serve starting on that date.

Assuming people STAY HOME so we can contain this thing.

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We just got notified that our testing centers are opening back up starting March 25. They have changed things. The new cut off is 60 minimum and 130 maximum and the new time is 4 hours max. I test this week!

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21 minutes ago, Nurse_RuRuTheGuRu said:

We just got notified that our testing centers are opening back up starting March 25 . They have changed things . The new cut off is 60 minimum and 130 maximum and the new time is 4 hours max . I test this week !

Good luck!

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2 hours ago, Hoosier_RN said:

Good luck!

Thank you !

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12 hours ago, Hoosier_RN said:

Good luck!

Hi, where is that located at? My ATT code was extended and I was able to reschedule my exam. The closes one available is for May 6th which to me it's a long time. Just really lost the energy to keep on studying.

13 hours ago, Nurse_RuRuTheGuRu said:

We just got notified that our testing centers are opening back up starting March 25. They have changed things. The new cut off is 60 minimum and 130 maximum and the new time is 4 hours max. I test this week!

Good luck!! my testing center, unfortunately, is remaining closed until April 16.

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