5.9 NCLEX-RN® Examination Process Overview

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Last updated: Jul 17, 2019 by Janelle Theisen
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5.9 NCLEX-RN® Examination Process Overview

  1. Complete and submit an application for licensure (by examination) to the board of nursing where you wish to be licensed. Allow plenty of time for this process!

  2. Meet all of the board of nursing’s eligibility requirements to take the NCLEX-RN Examination.

  3. Register for the NCLEX-RN Examination with Pearson VUE.

  4. Receive acknowledgement of Receipt of Registration from Pearson VUE.

  5. The board of nursing determines eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN Examination.

  6. Receive Authorization to Test (ATT) letter from Pearson VUE.

  7. Schedule your examination with Pearson VUE.

  8. Sit for the NCLEX-RN Examination, as scheduled.

  9. University of Northwestern-St. Paul’s School of Nursing appreciates being notified of your results.

*Please note that current NCLEX-RN Examination fees are approximately $200.