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- If an applicant does not pass the exam, he/she will receive an NCLEX Candidate Performance Report (CPR) and letter from KBN. The CPR is an individualized document that shows how a candidate performed in each of the test plan content areas.
- A provisional license is invalidated upon unsuccessful completion of NCLEX. The provisional licensee must immediately cease practicing in a licensed nursing position.
- Requirements for retaking the NCLEX
- Complete the
examination application located on the KBN's website and pay the application fee of $125.00 (All Fees are Non-Refundable)
- If your previous background check was completed within the last 6 months it will be transferred to your new application. If the report is older than 6 months you will need to redo the background check. Obtain more information about the state and federal criminal background check.
- The
Jurisprudence Exam is valid for one year and will transfer to your new application.
- Re-register with
Pearson VUE and pay the $200.00 fee.
- This fee is paid directly to Pearson VUE and not the KBN. It is subject to change without notice.
- A new
Authorization to Test (ATT) will be emailed to schedule your exam.
You may reapply anytime and may select your test date but you will not be allowed to re-test during a 45 day period from the date that you last took the NCLEX.