Most candidates get their official results from their nursing regulatory body (NRB) within six weeks of taking the NCLEX. If you didn’t pass the exam, those results will include a NCLEX Candidate Performance Report (CPR). Your CPR will include how you performed in each of the NCLEX’s eight testing areas and whether you were at, above, or below the testing standard in each of these areas. Use the CPR to prioritize your study plan as you get ready to re-take the exam.
Test takers must wait at least 45 days between test dates, and sometimes more depending on the local NRB’s rules. As soon as you know you failed and need to retake, you’ll need to take the following steps:
Get in touch with your local NRB to let them know that you need to retake the test. They’ll help you figure out any fees due to the NRB for retesting.
Reregister with Pearson VUE for a new exam. You’ll need to pay a new testing fee.
Once you receive your Authorization to Test from your local NRB, go ahead and reschedule your exam. Make sure that you leave enough time to study in between testing dates so that you feel confident going into your next exam!