What would happen if the graduate nurse failed the NCLEX-RN on the first testing attempt?
a. The graduate nurse would be required to take an additional nursing course before retesting.
b. The graduate nurse would be required to wait 9 months to retest.
c. The graduate nurse would be required to wait 45 to 90 days before retesting.
d. The graduate nurse would not be allowed to test again.
C
After failing the NCLEX-RN on the first testing attempt, the graduate nurse would be required to wait 45 to 90 days before retesting. This retake time frame is determined by each state board of nursing and the NCSBN.
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