What Would Happen If the Graduate Nurse Failed the NCLEX-RN

question 8

Multiple Choice

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.

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