Taking the NCLEX in a different state

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So I just recently graduated from Nursing school in Arizona and just got my Authorization to Test today. Problem is that I already had a trip to go see my folks for a few weeks in Georgia. I was wondering if while I am visiting my folks, if I could take my NCLEX there. I have 2 small children and the testing center is down the street from my parents house and I would have family to watch my kiddos. Versus back in Arizona, I would have to travel an hour and a half to the nearest testing center and have to juggle daycare for the kids. It would definitely be easier on me to test in GA, but before I got my hopes up, I wanted to ask.

I am not planning on moving to GA or work there... like I said, I will be just visiting. Thanks in advance and good luck to everyone yet to test!

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That's perfectly okay. You can test anywhere!

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Specializes in Trauma Surgical ICU.

You can test in any state. Your results will go to the BON you registered with.

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Specializes in Trauma Surgical ICU.

I tested in NC but live and work in SC. SC was the state I registered with the BON. Testing in NC allowed me to test faster due to open slots😉 Just to give you an example lol

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I haven't scheduled yet, but am planning on doing something similar. Good luck!

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You can test in any state you desire. Good luck on your NCLEX.

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Glad I found this...I was about to post the same question! :) Good luck with your NCLEX and have a fun trip!

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Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

The N in NCLEX stands for NATIONAL. You're keister can be physically located in any state for taking the exam =)

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