Question about taking the NCLEX-RN

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Specializes in Pediactric.

as an rn w/ a BSN, if i pursue an MSN would i have to retake the NCLEX?

or how about as an RN with ADN getting her BSN, i'd have to take the nclex again???

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No, you only have to take it once. :)

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as an rn w/ a BSN, if i pursue an MSN would i have to retake the NCLEX?

or how about as an RN with ADN getting her BSN, i'd have to take the nclex again???

Kinda surprised this wasn't addressed in nursing school. Anyone graduating from any accredited nursing program, whether diploma, ADN, BSN, etc must take the NCLEX (national licensing exam, often mistakenly called "the boards") in order to become licensed as a nurse. Prior to passing the NCLEX, the graduate is not a nurse.

Once licensed, it doesn't matter how many higher degrees the nurse pursues; once licensed it is yours until either (A) you let it lapse/expire or (B) it is revoked by the BON.

Me, they'd have to pry it from my cold dead fingers :)

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The only time you have take the Nclex again after passing it is you are going from LPN to RN, otherwise no you will not have to take it again.

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Specializes in Cardiology.
as an rn w/ a BSN, if i pursue an MSN would i have to retake the NCLEX?

or how about as an RN with ADN getting her BSN, i'd have to take the nclex again???

As long as you maintain your license after passing the NCLEX the first time, you should not have to take it again.

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