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Thanks for the reply (as well as those from all the others too) but having waiting 6 years after graduating to take the NCLEX wasnt a issue for you due to having let so much time lapse? What steps did you have to take to circumvent this 4 year rule I keep hearing about? What state did you accomplish this in? Again thanks so much for the info, Im starting to feel much better about this situation.

Thanks to both of you for the reply. A while back I emaled the Texas BNE and got a simple crude email that was along the lines of "you have to go back to school and do it again" at that point I pretty much accepted the fact that Id never work as a nurse again. Really have nobody to blame but myself.

I'm a 34yo male USMC veteran. After service, I worked though local CC to become a LVN/GVN in 2005 and worked for a couple years in tele/cvicu while completing ADN/GN May 08. Before taking NCLEX, I became involved in the booming industrial field here in Texas related to hurricane damages, not to mention getting personal matters into check dealing with the aftermath. Before I noticed the time had flew by and all the while having the thought of becoming a caregiver on the back burner. After running into a fellow graduate from my 08 class (whom had become quite the established RN) and he expressed interest in having me on his staff but when I informed him of my situation he informed me that he believed that there was no hope of me becoming a Nurse at this point. It was quite disheartening. I'm curious if there is any avenue short of starting from square one to become a licenced caregiver... Which I still have some passion to become. Can anyone with knowledge of this situation give me any insight or hope? Thanks for any input that this comunity can offer. -Justin

Man I really hope I didnt. I cant believe I let that much time go by. I graduated and never looked back, I didnt even register to recieve a ATT (I dont think). Im scared to find out that I would have to go all the way back through school... I cant believe that I made it the first time.

Greetings, I graduated LVN-RN program in May 08' and never registered to take the NCLEX. After a hurricane and a move I just lost touch with nursing while doing other work. I also let my LVN lapse as well... Anyway, I was wondering if I just waiting to long to attempt to even look into becoming a nurse at this point. It would be a shame but I guess I shouldve stayed on top of things. Anyone have any knowledge on this subject? Thanks