The process to obtain a nursing license in another state when the person has passed the NCLEX® Examination in their own state is to:
a. retake the NCLEX® examination in the new state.
b. pass NCLEX® with a score high enough to meet the new state requirements.
c. attend a nursing program in the new state.
d. utilize the reciprocity agreement between states.
D
Reciprocity allows licensure from another state.
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