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dbrenda1510, Sorry to hear about having to retake the NCLEX. That time in your life couldn't have been easy. Elkpark, while I did know about the fees, I had many unexpected bills in the short 15 months I was in school. So, no, there was no way for me to save money. I was barely making ends meet all through nursing school. Plus, I was told that my scholarship and school would cover licensure. It's part of the reason I accepted a bid from the program. Anyway, I am happy to report that my NCLEX was paid for by my scholarship, which is great because my student loans were crippling me and I my car broke down! Can't wait to pass and be making RN salary. It would really take the load off. Thanks everyone who gave honest and kind responses.

I'm not collecting unemployment because I'm employed. I just don't make enough to cover the extra expense on top of the rest of my bills. I would ask my friends so its not a pride thing. I just know they are in the same boat I'm in. My university hasn't gotten back to me about assistance yet, but I just sent the email today. The whole reason I'm strapped for cash is due to being on a deadline by my new RN job or else I would just keep saving until I had enough money. Im worried that If I don't sign up soon, I'll get an ATT past the deadline. I've already contacted my new job about this, but I haven't heard back yet. Thanks for all the good replies.

I forgot to add that I have no family assistance and I wouldn't dream of asking my graduate nurse friends for help since, let's be real, are the only friends I've been able to keep during nursing school. I really don't want to start a line of credit for only for only 200$. Besides, I already have to pay back student loans which is primarily why I'm broke. I was thinking more of a program like Job Corp or something official like that. Thanks for your reply. I'm looking into a lead from someone about a loan that Job Corp might do for me? Does anyone know about this?

Hi! I just graduated with my BSN! I'm ready to take this NCLEX and rock it...only I'm dead broke. The job I landed told me I had to take the exam by a certain date. Since I don't get paid for awhile and have a PCA's salary, I was wondering if there were any resources I could tap to help me pay the 200$ NCLEX fee and the $110 FBON fee plus fingerprint fee ASAP. Any leads are appreciated. Thanks for your time.