NCLEX and Licensing Candidate Process

The Nine Steps of NCLEX Complete Act 31 – Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting - all persons applying for issuance of an initial license shall be required to complete 3 hours of DHS approved training in child abuse as a condition of licensure. Once you have completed a course, the approved provider will electronically submit your name, date of attendance, etc., to the Board. www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu Apply for licensing with ONE state board of nursing ($35-$70 fee). Register and pay fee ($200) to Pearson VUE. Receive Acknowledgement of Receipt of Registration from Pearson VUE by email.

The Nine Steps of NCLEX cont. State Board of nursing makes you eligible in the Pearson VUE system. Receive Authorization to Test (ATT) email from Pearson VUE. Schedule your exam appointment via the internet after you have received the “Green Light” from ATI. Arrive for the exam appointment and present your acceptable identification. Receive your official results from your board of nursing (up to six weeks after your exam).

Pearson VUE (NCLEX Registration) Download the Pearson VUE Candidate Bulletin and Information http://www.pearsonvue.com/nclex/

NCLEX Register Pay $200 Receive Acknowledgement of Receipt of Registration Receive ATT Remember, the SBN verifies you are eligible to take NCLEX, so if there are any “issues” or your licensure application is incomplete, this will take longer. Schedule your exam Can take ANYwhere – does NOT have to be in the same state as licensure

State Board of Nursing (Licensing) Links for all of the State Boards of Nursing in the United States https://www.ncsbn.org/contactbon.htm

SBN website for detailed information and instructions. Licensing You must choose only ONE state Visit that state’s SBN website for detailed information and instructions.

Licensing – Pennsylvania http://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Nursing /Pages/New-Graduates.aspx#.VPcmo-GVofA Read Online application instructions Read FAQ Complete Act 31 Apply online only Licensure and Temporary Practice Permit are two SEPARATE applications and two SEPARATE fees Allow 14 business days for processing once application packet is complete Do NOT request NEV (nursing education verification) form from CON – automatic process NEV form will be submitted electronically after PSU confers your degree. This is usually completed the Friday after the graduation ceremony.

Licensing – All Other States https://www.ncsbn.org/contactbon.htm Locate your state board of nursing’s website Read and follow instructions carefully Anything needed from the CON should be completed and submitted to Michelle Henrish as soon as possible with very specific instructions - Education Verification Letters - Forms requiring the Dean’s signature - Forms requiring a University seal - Verification of clinical hours - Mailing addresses - Your contact information (phone and email)

Examples (States other than PA) Note: All information contained in these examples is based on last year’s submissions. Student is responsible for all current requirements. West Virginia – School Code 25-402 Print application from the SBN website Application must by completed by you and submitted to CON for verification of program completion along with payment - Page 4 – the CON will complete all of page 4 - Page 3 – Attach photo, sign across bottom; the Dean will also sign across the bottom w/your signature, have notarized, and complete certification area

Examples (States other than PA) West Virginia – cont. PSU official transcript must be requested and sent to WV RN Board. Criminal Background Check Directions – follow the out of state applicants instructions – it will have 10 pages of instructions for the in-state applicants – DO NOT follow. You will need to request PA criminal record check via https://epatch.state.pa.us Request FBI background check through cogent id https://pa.cogentid.com/index_dpw.htm Make sure you request through the Department of Human Services. Goin Postel in Uniontown is the quickest facility for fingerprinting. Results from PA criminal check and FBI fingerprinting need to be sent to: WV RN Board 101 Dee Drive, Suite 102 Charleston, WV 25311 Effective 2014, the State Police Barracks will not do fingerprinting.

Confirmation Licensure Application Materials When the CON has been notified that degrees have been conferred: ALL students (PA as well as out of state) will receive an email from CON (mxh60@psu.edu) that NEV has been submitted to the PA SBN. Student (out of state) receives email confirmation from CON that your application request has been completed Letters, confirmations, transcripts (if sent to CON), etc., are mailed/submitted per your instructions Remember! To be successful you must follow your Virtual ATI coach’s recommendations. When you have completed their recommendations and are ready, you will receive a “Green Light” to test.

Education Program Code – Helpful Tips and Notes Education Program Code – PA - US25400200 Other States – 25-402 There are NO refunds of NCLEX fees for ANY reason All correspondence from Pearson VUE will arrive ONLY by email Identification and YOUR NAME Use the exact name as it appears on the identification you will use for admittance to the NCLEX – For NCLEX registration, licensing application, and Act 31 Social Security Numbers – Most SBNs will require your full SS# If transcripts are needed, they must be ordered via eLion Make sure to specify after conferral Provide address where it should be mailed Your undecidedness (or lateness) does not become our emergency Allow ample time for form completion, signatures, seals, etc. When in doubt, or if you have questions – Call the SBN The CON staff cannot provide licensure application information