Where in US states you apply for NCLEX-RN and Passed?

spongebob6286, BSN, RN · Mar 22, 2009

Hi just want to ask, where in US state you apply and took for NCLEX-RN and Passed.. is it a first try or 2nd take....?..thank you fellow.

nevada-take 1 passed

may i ask the reason behind asking this question?

misspowers · Mar 22, 2009

I applied at California BON, took it last Feb 26, 2008 and passed (Thank God!!!!)

In my opinion it does not matter where you applied or where you are taking it. I heard people fly to different test sites believing that a particular testing center would make them pass. Sad to say if you are not prepared you will eventually fail.

nervous_lady · Mar 23, 2009

I applied at California BON, took it last Feb 26, 2008 and passed (Thank God!!!!)
In my opinion it does not matter where you applied or where you are taking it. I heard people fly to different test sites believing that a particular testing center would make them pass. Sad to say if you are not prepared you will eventually fail.

hi misspowers thanks for the reply. by the way . what number do you stop during your exam?.. and can you share any reference or books you studied in preparation for your nclex.. i too, apply for California for nclex. but i failed the 1st time..n ow preparing for the 2nd time. but i would like to transfer to another state.

Hushdawg · Mar 23, 2009

I'm curious as to why this matters. NCLEX is the same exam no matter where you take it or which state you are getting licensure from.

gems_anne · Mar 23, 2009

Hi just want to ask, where in US state you apply and took for NCLEX-RN and Passed.. is it a first try or 2nd take....?..thank you fellow.

new mexico---->last march 19, 2009 is my exam.

1st try and i made it...thank GOD...:wink2:

Silverdragon102, BSN · Mar 23, 2009

Going to another state means starting all over again and meeting their requirements especially if you haven't passed the exam the first time. As mentioned it is a national exam and doesn't matter where you go. If you have already applied to California and failed the once I would just stay with Ca and then look at moving to another state before your 3 years are up saying you passed the exam. Much has already been written on California so would suggest you use the search facility and check them out. We also have a great NCLEX forum in the student section

Moving this to the International forum

Also remember you are not applying for NCLEX but to be a nurse in the US. NCLEX is just a part of that process

mickeeey · Mar 23, 2009

I don't think the difficulty of the actual exam matters on where you take it. It's a national exam after all. Different states usually have varied requirements though.

iamnomad · Mar 23, 2009

really doesn't matter what State you are applying or where test site you're taking the exam coz NCLEX is a national standardized exam so its basically the same (the question bank, the levels of difficulty, etc) wherever you are.

you have to listen to silverdragon, that when you apply for another State, you'll start all over again for the application on licensure, which means additional expenses and requirements like CES or CP from CGFNS, English exams, etc, depending on the State. But its just our advice, you will still decide and you still know your future better. :up:

you can concentrate on building test-taking strategies, know your basics, your clinical skills, and have a good understanding of the NCLEX content and structure.

nervous_lady, i'm hoping for your success the next time you take the exam!:)

Hushdawg · Mar 25, 2009

i too, apply for California for nclex. but i failed the 1st time..n ow preparing for the 2nd time. but i would like to transfer to another state.

Then you should apply for licensure where you actually want to work.

CA is a dead end for foreign nurses to get into the USA. What I mean by that is simply that once you pass NCLEX and become an RN licensed for California they do not issue your license without a SS# that you cannot have without a visa which permits you to work in the USA (NOT A TOURIST VISA). Therefore you have to find work in CA, complete your contract and then pay the expenses to endorse your license to another state which will also involve meeting the guidelines for a foreign nurse IN THAT STATE.

Better off and cheaper to just apply for licensure in the state that you plan to live and work. Save you a lot of headache that way.

If you are finding the application process overly complicated for the state you actually intend on working there are some reliable centers that can help with your licensure application now.

Having examined the licensure application process for foreign nurses I can definitely understand why a nurse would need such services. It's like they expect nurses to have a minor in business just to wade through all the paperwork!

Silverdragon102, BSN · Mar 25, 2009

There is no need to pay an agency to do the paperwork for you if you go to another state, the forms are generally not too complicated and answers can easily be asked and answered here for free.

I have seen one member complain that they have been waiting over 12 months for eligibility with an agency and I suspect the agency has taken their money and not done anything as no way should it take over 12 months to get eligibility.

Hushdawg · Mar 26, 2009

I have seen one member complain that they have been waiting over 12 months for eligibility with an agency and I suspect the agency has taken their money and not done anything as no way should it take over 12 months to get eligibility.

Depending on the state applied 12 months may be normal. NY for example frequently takes longer than 12 months even if everything is done perfectly.

I agree though, a lot of staffing and employment agencies are dangerous for nurses to deal with. I would reccomend sticking with ones that are American owned and operated since they have to answer to the US laws as well as Philippine laws.

There are companies that can help nurses which are not agencies though and actually help nurses to remain independant of staffing firms and get away from having to pay to become employed.