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 graduate nurse is planning to travel to a testing site and will need to have overnight accom-modations. Which of the following is the best action for this graduate nurse to take to make the stay a success?
a. Share a room with the 4 other graduate nurses planning to test at the same testing center.
b. Stay up late studying.
c. Room alone or with someone who is sup-portive of a positive environment.
d. Room with another graduate nurse who frequently complains.
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.
A graduate nurse has arrived at the testing center when realizing that the required ATT form is missing. Explain what events would happen next.
a. The testing center staff would not be able to look up his ATT online.
b. The testing center staff would not allow him to test without his ATT.
c. The graduate nurse could be admitted to the testing center with a photo ID.
d. The testing center staff would call the NCSBN for verbal approval to let the graduate nurse test.