How to apply: NCLEX Application
NCLEX Application Summary:
1. Determine which state you want to apply. There are many factors that you have to consider when choosing where to start your NCLEX application, sometimes depending on your present circumstance. For example, if you just had your NLE results and don’t have your license yet, there are states that allow you to process your NCLEX application and take the NCLEX without your PRC license. Then there are states that require CGFNS Exam, CES, fingerprint card, etc.
2. Visit the website of your chosen state. You can visit ncsbn.org for the complete list of State Boards’ websitesthat accepts NCLEX application of foreign nurse. Or you can search it on the web.
3. Download/request NCLEX Application Forms, Instructions, Fingerprint Cards.NCLEX application processing and requirements vary from state to state. Please read and follow the instructions carefully to avoid delay in the processing of your NCLEX application. If you have questions, you can read my other posts or drop a comment to ask me.
4. Submit your completed NCLEX application(forms, documents, payments, etc.) by mailing it to your chosen state board of nursing. Processing time of your NCLEX application varies from state to state; some states would approve it as early as 2 months while others would make you eligible in 6-8 months. So it would help if you constantly follow up your status through email (or website, if any) provided by the state.
5. If you are eligible, register with Pearsonvue for NCLEX-RN Testing. There are different modes of registering, but doing it online thru pearsonvue website is the fastest(you can check my post about Pearsonvue registration). After registration you will receive 2 emails, the first confirming your registration and payment of $200, and the second, your Authorization to Test(ATT).
6. Schedule your NCLEX exam. If you prefer to take the test in Makati, Philippines, you can schedule your NCLEX exam by calling Pearsonvue hotline (Asia-Pacific, +60383189964). Have your ATT ready, they’re asking you Candidate Identification number and ATT number. You also have to pay $150 for International Testing Fee thru Credit Card(VISA, MasterCard, American Express, JCB). Confirmation email will be automatically sent to you after scheduling.
7. Take the Test. Bring your ATT and Passport, plus other valid IDs. Of course, make sure you’re ready before taking the NCLEX.
See, NCLEX application is easy! If you have questions about NCLEX application on different states, or if you want somebody to assist you in processing, inquire here.
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about 1 year ago
sir noy, anu po ba maigi na state aplyan?ung mabilis po sana..nle plg ung napasa kong xam..m choosing between saipan,cali,vermont,illinois,new mex? baka po my mga suggestions pa po kayo..m ssooo confused..hehe!
tnx!!
about 1 year ago
I see you dont have license yet and no ssn, so if you want to process now sa saipan ka lang pwede.
about 1 year ago
my license na po..ssn wala pa..
about 1 year ago
Sir noy, I’ve been trying to apply for NCLEX in Texas. I have been requesting for the fingerprinting card online, thru the bon.texas website but it keeps on running an error message. how do i go about gettting one? thanks! =D
about 1 year ago
Whats the error message?
about 1 year ago
sir, i passed my california nclex last may 2009. i was asked tp submit SSN inorder to process my license until 2011 as the deadline. what are the remedies since i am still here in the phils. what are the necessary steps to make inorder to get my license even without a ssn?
about 1 year ago
You cant get a license in California without SSN, that’s for sure. You endorse to other states to have a license.
about 1 year ago
hello po sir noy…..magfill up sana ko ng form online for the NCLEX application s Chicago, IL kaso hindi ko po alam kung san mismo ung dierct site to fill up the form online. Saka s chicago n po ako mag NCLEX sana pagdating ko dun, gusto ko lng mag aapply n online para makarating n agad ung papers habang nandito p ko requesting for my credentials.
Pwede po b pasend ng link kung saan ako mag aaply online for IL kaso nahihilo n ko kanina p kakahanap hindi ko alam kung idownload b ang PDF file, iprint then in send through email or ung mismong PDF file pwedeng sagutan then isend it directly online after mafill up…saka may bayad b agad un after mo ifill up
about 1 year ago
sir mgkano nga pala ung bayad sa saipan..150usd?
about 1 year ago
$110
about 1 year ago
hi..gusto ko lang itanong kung IELTS or TOEFL ung kelangan para sa state of illinois for me to be able to take the exam. and kung magkano din ung total na expenses for application..thanks po
about 1 year ago
No need for ielts or toefl before nclex. but you need those later.
about 1 year ago
hi..tanong ko lang po kung IELTS or TOEFL ung kailangan sa state of illinois or either of the two?thanks po
about 1 year ago
toefl, but it’s not required before the nclex
about 1 year ago
happy new year po sir noy. i wish to ask kasi unfortunately i failed the nclex 1st time and sa calif. yun and sabi you cannot take the nclex without ssn. pede pa rin po ba sa vermont? pls find time po sana to answer my question. thank you po.
about 1 year ago
Good Day Sir Nonoy. I have a question, i’m applying nclex for illinois. i applied online and when i printed my form, my name is not completely shown (because i have a long name). I printed a blank copy and filled it out manually, however, i dont know what to write on examination code. What form should i send to Illinois? the printed one or the handwritten one? or should i just send both?
about 1 year ago
hi po.. i just would like to inquire, i dont know if i’m in the right place but i would like to ask if you have an idea on the process of applying reciprocity to washington? i currently have a license in vermont, but i would like to apply to washington as it is more accessible to me. i have been at their site but then it doesn’t really state there the specifics on applying reciprocity. thanks! any help would be appreciated.
about 1 year ago
Washington state? They require SSN and Aids course. Look for licensure by Endorsement.
about 1 year ago
Hi Sir, I received my CES report via email this morning. I applied in Nevada. Should I apply to Pearsonvue? Or wait for the go signal of the BON? And I’m kind of not ready yet to take the exam so I wanna get the max. days I can have. Thank you sir!!!
about 1 year ago
If you’re done with your application to NV and CES, yes, you can register with Pearson. But if you’re not ready to take within the next 90 days, then dont register yet.
about 1 year ago
sir noy, needed ba ang hospital certification sa vermont? is there a specific pattern of how it should be written?
another question, should i start my nclex application now? My CES status – ” still w8ng for required docs”..
about 8 months ago
sir asko ko po…after requesting my school for the papers needed sila na daw po magpapadala noon sa BON…then ano po yung ipapakita ko pa kailangan sa PRC?
about 8 months ago
anong state ka angelica?
about 5 months ago
Would definitely be awesome to learn exactly where I can get that. If possible maintain up the excellent job. We all need much more these website owners such as you on the web and also much less spammers. Fantastic man!
about 3 months ago
where are you living? Memphis has great peck water. Different Orleans and Florida? Not so much.
about 3 years ago
Vermont does require PRC license marky. About your question, yes you can endorse your license in any state of you wish to practice.
about 3 years ago
Here’s the link of my online NCLEX-RN Q&A.
about 3 years ago
No, you have to call Pearsonvue with your credit card details ready.
about 3 years ago
Yes Jane.
about 3 years ago
Normally they send to those who failed retake forms. Hindi mo natanggap?
about 3 years ago
Just use your usual signature. Only CGFNS requires you to sign your entire name.
about 3 years ago
@edward
Eligibility in California is used to be at 2 years. But Ive heard reports recently that it was shortened to a year. But the ATT is valid for a year. Just check your eligibility letter.
about 3 years ago
The address you submitted will be the mailing address where you will receive state board’s correspondence. If you think their you will still receive their mails with that address, then ok lang yan. But if not, you have to contact them to make changes. On what state did you apply?
about 3 years ago
@mitch
Ok lang yan, it will just serve as your mailing address. I think their mails makakaabot naman sa inyo. Yung phone, ganun talaga yan.
about 3 years ago
Its baccalaureate jhecka.
about 3 years ago
Select English and Another Language.
about 3 years ago
@iza
On what state did you apply? Yes they dont send the bulletin anymore. I suggest you register online, its easier and faster.
about 3 years ago
Yes maam, we’ve been doing this for over 2 years now, paying online thru Visa Card. Just look around for my tutorial on how to do it.
about 3 years ago
If you wanna schedule your exam outside US, then you have to call. Use the numbers on the second page of your ATT. You can call Asia Pac hotline from 6:30am to 4pm, or the Europe hotline from 4pm up.
About the ATT, yes you have to print the one they sent thru email. Yun ang i present mo sa testing center.
about 3 years ago
@bethlehem
You didnt take the NLE?
about 3 years ago
@uno
Just the photocopy of your license. Front and back in one page.
about 3 years ago
@lala
Your approval is valid for 1 year. Within that period you can register at Pearson and send to Vermont your Candidate ID, then Pearson will issue your ATT. So you wouldnt be issued ATT and counting of 90 days wouldnt start if 1) you havent register or 2) you registered but hadnt sent to Vermont the Candidate ID. Again, you can only delay it for a year.
about 3 years ago
That’s your eligibility letter. You have 1 year to register at Pearsonvue, else it would expire. After registration, Pearson will issue your ATT thru email. Then the 90 day period starts. You must schedule and take the exam within that 90 days or else your registration will be forfeited.
about 3 years ago
@tine
No, you dont have to wait another 4 months. No, you dont need CES, just resend the VoL.
about 3 years ago
@bb
I apologize for the inconvenience it caused you, but it’s the first time somebody posted that I gave out wrong information. If you applied at California, then its correct that you have to mail the 3 forms and your TOR and RLE summary separate from the forms and documents I specified in Packet 1, and you must make it appear that the school mailed it by sending it from the city where your school is located. You must’ve misunderstood the instructions…or if your docs was lost, dont blame it on me.
about 3 years ago
@bb
No, what you did was right. Ca BRN wouldnt accept it if you mailed it together with personal docs. There are cases that Ca BRN hadnt received the second packet yet before they made the notice of deficiency..or nawala sa piling of docs.
about 3 years ago
Thats correct. Packet two must be mailed directly by the school, as stated in the instructions. Since schools in the Phils usually give it back to students, you just have to make it appear as such.
about 3 years ago
Yes, they do.
about 3 years ago
@iza
No.
about 3 years ago
@bea
No, you can only pay by check or money order (bank draft).
about 3 years ago
First of all, have your ATT and Credit Card ready. The first thing that the Pearson agent will ask is the Candidate ID Number for he/she will type it in their database. Then your details will flash in his/her screen. To verify that you really are the candidate he/she will ask your name, address, email, bday, phone number etc. and he/she will compare what you say with their records. Then he/she will ask your Authorization Number and after that the agent will ask where are you going to take the exam and your preferred date and time. Next the agent will check if your preferred date and time is available; if its ok he/she will ask to charge you $150 thru credit card. First up is the card type (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, etc) then the card number (usually 16 digits), the expiration date, the security code (last 3 digits at the back) and the card holder’s name. That’s it!
about 3 years ago
If you’re taking the nclex in testing centers outside US, passport is the only accepted ID. All other IDs will only support your identity but you have to present the passport and ATT for you to be allowed to take the test.
about 3 years ago
They will issue your license as soon as you pass the nclex. Renewal of Vt license is every March 31 of odd years;they will send/email you the 4-page form if your scheduled to renew, just fill it up and send it back to them plus the $95 fee in bank draft.
about 3 years ago
You can print the one attached in your email. It’s usually 3 pages, in pdf format.
about 3 years ago
On what state did you apply? Normally confirmation of registration is sent to your email immediately after registration.
about 3 years ago
Normally, they will email your ATT immediately after registration. Go to update profile section and check if there’s discrepancy with your email.
about 3 years ago
If you want that rectified, call California BRN instead of Pearson. But if you want your ATT, email pearsonvue using this online form link and request them to send it to your correct email.
about 3 years ago
Send it separately elai. If you have a friend who will also apply in california, you can send your school docs (B) together in one fedex envelope.
about 3 years ago
Accdg to Ca instructions you have to submit transcripts from all schools and universities you attended that has courses required for nursing. But since the school you graduated from accredited your subjects from previous school, we have cases like yours that submitted only the TOR from the school they graduated..and they were approved and made eligible.
about 3 years ago
Illinois Board of Nursing requires license verification from all international graduates, so you have to be licensed in the Phils to be made eligible.
about 2 years ago
@mark
Some state boards dont require NLE, like Saipan and New Mexico.
about 2 years ago
Did you send it separately from your other forms?
about 2 years ago
You should’ve sent it separately, that’s why.
about 2 years ago
Most states require local license in application for license by nclex. So if it’s not that much of a trouble, take the philippine board.
about 2 years ago
sir nonoy ask po ako ulit my greencard n po me & ssn ,,is it better to take nclex sa pinas or sa us n lng???mas madali po b exam dun??o sa pinas???ano po tingin nyo mas better,,???tnx po sir
about 2 years ago
You can try applying in California. Instead of sending photocpy of local license, just send an explanation letter stating that you dont intend to work in the Phils thats why you didnt take the NLE. Saipan pwede rin walang local license kaya lg we discourage everybody there for various reasons.
about 2 years ago
Depende sa state. Yes you can mail it from there, or you can have your sister mail it, basta separate sa school docs.
about 2 years ago
Kahit saan, ang importante you study hard pra pumasa. Same lang naman yung nag aadminister, Pearsonvue.
about 2 years ago
No, sa California lg yan.
about 2 years ago
They dont have website, nobody’s answering their phones, may mga cases ng nawawalang application, results, and they dont accept bankdrafts from outside US.
about 2 years ago
Look for an employer. Or you can process your Visa screen.
about 2 years ago
Thanks sir..do you by any chance know anything about H1B visa? this kind of visa no longer needs a visa screen as they say. Is it true?
about 2 years ago
H1B is a non-immigrant, working visa. Sa pagkakaalam ko Visascreen is needed in any temporary or permanent visa application.
about 2 years ago
Lahat naman ng state may expiration. You just to renew it. Regarding illinois, i think they need ssn on the first renewal. Im not so sure, just contact them.
about 2 years ago
Depende sa state. Vermont requires passport in lieu of SSN.
about 2 years ago
Yung pina process nila? EB3 category which includes nurses in Unavailable.
about 2 years ago
What state ka?
about 2 years ago
You cannot, for whatever reason. You have to take the exam within the validity.
about 2 years ago
No, each state has its own set of requirements and processes. Saan mo ba gustong mag apply? I can guide you…
about 2 years ago
It’s only asking asking about your nursing education.
about 2 years ago
So I’ll just put the the year I entered nursing which was November 2001 and graduated March 2004… Will they not question it co’z its 3 years?
Thanks again.
about 2 years ago
They will just look into your TOR and if its ok, hindi ka magkakaproblema.
about 2 years ago
hi i received my eligibility last September 2008.. then submitted my forms with payment last July 2009, and i received my confirmation email that the pearson vue recieved my documents and payments, last Aug 20 2009. now its like 8 weeks since then but i still havent got my ATT. i know already i should call the Asia Pacific region for follow up as instructed. now my question is.. when will my ATT expires? does the time starts since last Aug 20 2009 after i received my confirmation email? thanks and good day!
about 2 years ago
The validity of ATT is indicated therein. What state ka?
about 1 year ago
Sir Noy, question lang. I am a US Citizen so i didn’t take NLE. Would the IL BON waive the requirement for local license?
about 1 year ago
You just have to explain, sa CES i think. bat illinois?