Under the guidance of its membership, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN®) develops and administers two nurse licensure examinations; the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) and the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN®)*. These two examinations are used by Nursing Regulatory Bodies to test entry-level nursing competence of candidates for licensure/registration as Registered Nurses and as Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses*. The NCLEX examinations are provided exclusively as computerized adaptive tests.
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| Downloads | Format | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate Bulletin and Information | Link | |
| NCLEX® International, U.S. and Canadian Educational Program Codes | 950 KB | |
| Palm Vein FAQ for NCLEX® Candidates | 597 KB | |
| Online Tutorial for NCLEX® Examinations | Link |
Please note that the tutorial is the same for both the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN* examinations.
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- Submit an application for licensure/registration to the Nursing Regulatory Body where you wish to be licensed/registered.
- Meet all of the Nursing Regulatory Body’s eligibility requirements to take the NCLEX Examination.
- Register and pay for the NCLEX examination with Pearson VUE.
- Receive eligibility from your Nursing Regulatory Body.
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Visit ncsbn.org for a complete overview of the NCLEX® examination process.
Scheduling
Once you have been made eligible and received your ATT, you may schedule your examination by selecting either Sign in or Register from the menu. You must test within the validity dates of your ATT. These validity dates cannot be extended for any reason. Appointments may be made up to one business day in advance.
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Change Nursing Regulatory Test Type or Exam Language
Please be advised when selecting a Nursing Regulatory Body for licensure/registration to make the appropriate choice. Requests to change the Nursing Regulatory Body must be made through customer service and will result in a $50 fee. In addition, any requests to change an examination type* will result in a $50 change fee. Finally, any requests to change the examination language** type will also result in a $50 change fee.
Testing Internationally
Candidates who would like to test internationally are required to pay an international scheduling fee of $150 plus a Value Added Tax (VAT) where applicable. Candidates may schedule online and pay the fee. In order to make any adjustments to already scheduled international appointments, you must contact Pearson VUE’s customer service for assistance.
| Test Center Type | Candidates Seeking U.S. Licensure | Candidates Seeking Canadian Licensure/Registration | Candidates Seeking Australian Licensure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | United States and Territories including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands | Canadian Provinces/Territories and the mainland United States | United States and Territories including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands |
| International | Test centers outside of the United States and Territories listed above | Test centers outside of Canadian Provinces/Territories and the mainland United States | Test centers outside of the United States and Territories listed above |
*The NCLEX-PN is used for U.S. licensure only.
**For Canadian NCLEX candidates only.
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