Going from Graduation to NCLEX: The Gap
What happens between nursing school graduation and sitting the NCLEX.
Most students take 1-3 months between graduation and NCLEX. Use the time right.
Immediate post-grad
ATT application processing (1-4 weeks). NCSBN registration ($200). State BON application. Schedule Pearson VUE.
Use the gap
Take 1 week to decompress, then start NCLEX prep. Don't wait until ATT arrives, start prep immediately.
Time pressure
Most students sit within 60-90 days of graduation. Beyond that, content atrophies.
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