To adequately prepare for the NCLEX-RN® examination, which action by the graduate nurse is advised?
a. Begin planning early at least 6 months ahead.
b. Begin planning no more than 3 months ahead.
c. Wait for the state board of nursing to con-tact the applicant about filing deadlines.
d. Call the state board of nursing every week to set up a testing time.
A
To adequately prepare for the NCLEX-RN® examination, the graduate nurse should begin plan-ning early, at least 6 months in advance. The graduate nurse will have received from their nursing program a listing of the filing deadlines for taking the examination. The state board of nursing does not set up the testing time because that is handled by Pearson VUE.
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