Silly question?

[vettech]

Heya Folks,

I'm a student nurse and I have a question I've been wanting to ask but never got around to.

From date of grad, how long is it before you usually sit the NCLEX?

How long after NCLEX before you are officially licensed? (I'm in TX if it matters)

[purplemania, BSN, RN]

I coordinate the GN program at a hosp. in TX. Our externs are able to get their NCLEX dates within a month of graduation and many sit for the test 4-6 wks after graduating. Within another 1-2 weeks they get results and we are off and running! Delays are usually due to GN not completing forms appropriately or in timely manner. go to http://www.bne.state.tx.us for info from the Board.

[purplemania, BSN, RN]

I coordinate the GN program at a hosp. in TX. Our externs are able to get their NCLEX dates within a month of graduation and many sit for the test 4-6 wks after graduating. Within another 1-2 weeks they get results and we are off and running! Delays are usually due to GN not completing forms appropriately or in timely manner. go to http://www.bne.state.tx.us for info from the Board.

[jenac]

I graduated the beginning of August, sat for boards at the end of the month, and got my license the beginning of September-started working within a week. It felt like forever than-but in retropect, it was pretty quick.

[jschut, BSN, RN]

I graduated in July, and sat for my NCLEX in September (end of) and started working on Oct.3rd as an LPN.

Seemed like forever while I was waiting, but now I think back on it, it wasn't that long....