Communication of preliminary results following the NCLEX examination often involves an email indicating successful completion of the requirements for licensure. This email, sometimes referred to as a “CPR” email (though that is a misnomer, as it has nothing to do with cardiopulmonary resuscitation), signals that the candidate has likely passed the exam and that official results will follow. The timing of this email varies depending on the nursing board and the testing vendor’s processing times.
Receipt of this communication can provide initial reassurance and allow candidates to begin preparing for employment. Historically, waiting for official results involved longer periods of uncertainty. While this preliminary notification isn’t official confirmation, it serves as a positive indicator. Reduced anxiety during this waiting period provides significant benefit for candidates.