Took Nclex-rn Last Week & Failed...i Want To Work, Any Ideas?

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I didn't work all summer because I was busy preparing for NCLEX-Rn and I want to work until my 45 days are up. I don't know what to do right now. If anyone is in my situation or has any ideas please respond.

Thanks :)

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Specializes in Med/Surg Nurse, Homecare, Visiting Nurse.

Not sure what you mean. What position are you looking for? There are no reasons why you can't work and still prepare for the NCLEX, as always studies come first.

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In Connecticut, you can work as a graduate nurse up to 90 days after you graduate. Check your state BON.

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Specializes in Trauma.
In Connecticut, you can work as a graduate nurse up to 90 days after you graduate. Check your state BON.

That should ONLY be with a permit. I know once you sit for the boards, whether you pass or fail, that IP (interim permit) is null and void.

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Specializes in SICU.

I am not sure what work you are looking for. You could probably get a temporary job outside of anything meical such as pizza delivery if you need money. I don't think you would be able to get a job in a hospital. You can't work as a nurse graduate (if that is what you were talking about with the 45 days) because you have already taken the nclex-rn test. I don't think anyone would hire you as a tech becuase by the time you had finished orientation as a tech you would be taking your boards again (hopefully passing) and would have to quit. Sorry that I don't have any good news but you need to understand where you are in order to make plans for the future.

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I am not sure what work you are looking for. You could probably get a temporary job outside of anything meical such as pizza delivery if you need money. I don't think you would be able to get a job in a hospital. You can't work as a nurse graduate (if that is what you were talking about with the 45 days) because you have already taken the nclex-rn test. I don't think anyone would hire you as a tech becuase by the time you had finished orientation as a tech you would be taking your boards again (hopefully passing) and would have to quit. Sorry that I don't have any good news but you need to understand where you are in order to make plans for the future.

I want to work in the hospital

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Specializes in Trauma.
I am not sure what work you are looking for. You could probably get a temporary job outside of anything meical such as pizza delivery if you need money. I don't think you would be able to get a job in a hospital. You can't work as a nurse graduate (if that is what you were talking about with the 45 days) because you have already taken the nclex-rn test. I don't think anyone would hire you as a tech becuase by the time you had finished orientation as a tech you would be taking your boards again (hopefully passing) and would have to quit. Sorry that I don't have any good news but you need to understand where you are in order to make plans for the future.

UKstudent is correct. You only have to wait for 45 days and to get yourself trained in another position in a hospital is NOT going to benefit you in any way. They're going to know you failed the boards and most managers would not put in the time to train you knowing that you're going to be actually working as a nurse and leaving your current position within a short period of time. Sadly. I would just take the time off to study if you can afford it. If not, if you live in NYC, you can check into NYP Cornell as a nurse companion. I did that while I was in my last semester of nursing school back in NYC. It works on your own schedule and the pay is fair. I don't know how many hospitals offer this though.

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Is it possible to be a nurse extern? Is that the same as a nurse graduate? I know of some hospitals that allow for nurse externs.

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