Nclex exam 8 steps

1. Apply for licensure with one board of nursing.

2. Register and pay $200 with Pearson VUE via the Internet, telephone or by U.S. mail.

• Use the exact name that is on your ID (see #7).

• Using an email address ensures that all further information/ letters from Pearson VUE will come via email. Otherwise, U.S. mail will be used.

• You must be made eligible by the board of nursing (#4) within 365 days of your registration and payment.

• Third-party payments (by school, agency or employer) must be sent to the address listed at www.ncsbn.org/2017.htm.

• There are no refunds of NCLEX fees for any reason.

3. Receive Acknowledgement of Receipt of Registration from Pearson VUE.

• Your username and password for the Pearson VUE website is located on this document.

4. Board of nursing makes you eligible in the Pearson VUE system.

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

• You must test within the validity dates (an average of 90 days). There are no extensions.

• Check that your name matches your ID exactly (see #7).

6. Schedule your exam appointment via the Internet (by accessing your online account) or by telephone (telephone only for international scheduling).

• If you need to reschedule your appointment: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday appointments must be changed 24 hours in advance of the original date and time. Saturday, Sunday or Monday appointments must be changed no later than Friday at least 1 full business day in advance of the original date and time.

7. Arrive for exam appointment and present your printed ATT letter and acceptable identification (ID):

• In U.S., American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and U.S. Virgin Islands test centers, the only acceptable forms of ID are: U.S. Drivers license (Department of Motor Vehicle-issued) (if expired, a renewal slip that includes a photograph and a signature must be presented as well) U.S. State identification (Department of Motor Vehicle-issued) U.S. military identification Passport

• In International test centers, only a passport is acceptable.

• All IDs listed above must be: written in English, signed in 

English, valid (not expired) and include a photograph.

• IDs from a U.S. Sanctioned (Embargoed) country must follow the 

policy (proof of residence) listed at www.ncsbn.org/1221.htm.

• Driver’s/learner’s permits, temporary identification (examples 

include limited term IDs and any ID reading “temp” or “temporary”) 

and passport cards are not accepted for admittance to the NCLEX.

• If you cannot provide your printed ATT letter and acceptable ID 

at your appointment, you will have to reregister and repay for 

the NCLEX.

8. Receive your results from your board of nursing