5.8 Application for Licensure by Examination

Completion of the program does not guarantee eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN® Examination. Please refer to the appropriate state board of nursing where licensure is desired, for full eligibility requirements. For Minnesota, refer to the Minnesota Board of Nursing, Nurse Practice Act.

According to Minnesota Statute 135A.157, Students need to be aware “…that arrests, charges, or convictions of criminal offenses may limit employment possibilities in specific careers and occupations [such as the nursing profession] and may limit their ability to obtain federal, state, and other financial aid…” Please be aware of this and investigate if this is applicable to you. For more information regarding the nursing profession please contact the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

Links to all boards of nursing websites and contact information is available through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s (NCSBN) website: www.ncsbn.org. NCSBN also provides general information about the NCLEX-RN examination, including its development and information regarding examination administration.

Application for licensure by examination will be required from the desired state board of nursing. Fees will vary by state.

NCLEX-RN® testing is computerized and arranged individually after graduation. Contact Pearson VUE for questions regarding registering to take the NCLEX-RN® examination (http:www.pearsonvue.com/nclex).

In Term 4, notification of the filing date and other procedures required to take the NCLEX-RN® licensing exam will be reviewed with students.