NCLEX-RN® Examination Process Overview
- 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!
- Meet all of the board of nursing’s eligibility requirements to take the NCLEX-RN Examination.
- Register for the NCLEX-RN Examination with Pearson VUE.
- Receive acknowledgement of Receipt of Registration from Pearson VUE.
- The board of nursing makes you eligible to take the NCLEX-RN Examination.
- Receive Authorization to Test (ATT) letter from Pearson VUE.
- Schedule your examination with Pearson VUE.
- Sit for the NCLEX-RN Examination, as scheduled.
- 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.