RN Licensing & NCLEX: You are almost there! University of Arizona ● College of Nursing Office of Student Success & Community Engagement Academic Success Coach Deb Nesbitt, MSN, APRN, PMHNP Welcome. Introductions Are there any pressing questions? What do you want to take away from this presentation today?

Course Objectives Outline process for initial RN licensure Outline registration steps for taking the NCLEX exam Identify helpful resources for RN initial licensure and NCLEX exam preparation Our objectives today are to: Outline the process for applying for your initial RN license Outline the registration steps for taking the NCLEX exam Identify some helpful resources for RN initial licensure and NCLEX preparation

Ready, set, 1-2 months before graduation….GO! RN License NCLEX You can actually start the registration and application process for both the NCLEX exam and RN licensure before you graduate.

RN Licensure Process You can actually start the registration and application process for both the NCLEX exam and RN licensure before you graduate. Up to 2 months for RN licensure, one month for NCLEX. In fact, you need to plan for extra processing time if applying for testing accommodations which requires contacting your state BON for the procedure for submitting a request. Then you must wait to schedule your NCLEX appointment until you receive written confirmation being granted the accommodation and your authorization to test (ATT) email granting permission.

RN Licensure Process Decide which state you will apply in: Where will you be working? Is this an enhanced compact nursing license state? (See later explanation) Will you be working in more than one state? Review state Board of Nursing website: Requirements Application Fees Generally speaking you will: Decide which state you wish to apply in - where do you plan to work? Review what is required for that state board of nursing.

RN Licensure Process Arizona – you can find application information on the https//www.azbn.gov site by clicking on Licensure & Certification; Application Instructions; RN/LPN Examination

RN Licensure Process Direct web address for AZ application information https://www.azbn.gov/licensure-certification/application-instructions/rn-lpn-examination/#

RN Licensure Process AZ – Instructional videos for: How to Create an Account on the Nurse Portal How to Submit an RN Application New Graduate Application Process (coming soon) https://www.azbn.gov/licensure-certification/application-instructions/instructional-videos/

RN Licensure Process Download the application or apply online for the RN License by Examination AZ is only online – register to access through the AZ Nurse Portal Download the application or apply online for the RN License by Examination AZ is only online – register to access through the AZ Nurse Portal

UA CON Program Codes BSN US96505300 MEPN US96505500 BSN 96553 96555 US96505500

BreEZe Online Application Program Codes for California BSN A3013 MEPN NM071 California Codes: BSN: A3013 MEPN:NM071 Flickr

RN Licensure Process Obtain your fingerprints from a site/card number the BON has recommended Submit application, fingerprints, proof of citizenship/nationality/alien status, fees, and any other documents or photos required (states other than Arizona may/will need a transcript and certificate of completion or education verification) Obtain your fingerprints from a site/card number the BON has recommended Submit application, fingerprints, proof of citizenship/nationality/alien status, fees, and any other documents or photos required (states other than Arizona may/will need a transcript and certificate of completion or education verification)

RN Licensure Process: Validation of Education For Arizona: Once a student has applied for the RN license through the AZ Nurse Portal, their name is placed on a list that the CON will check once a month to verify successful completion of the program. Apply early, up to 2 months before graduation, to prevent delay of education validation reaching the AZ BON. For Arizona license: Once a student has applied for the RN license through the AZ Nurse Portal, their name is placed on a list that the CON will check once a month to verify successful completion of the program. Apply early, up to 2 months before graduation, to prevent delay of education validation reaching the AZ BON.

RN Licensure Process: Validation of Education For license outside of Arizona: Student must contact that state BON to get the appropriate form for verification of education. Print and fill out the verification form. Deliver filled out verification form to Amanda Gluski in the OSSCE office, 1-2 months before graduation, with a request to be sent to the designated BON. For license outside of Arizona: Student must contact that state BON to get the appropriate form for verification of education. Print and fill out the verification form. Deliver filled out verification form to Tina Douglas in the OSSCE office, 1-2 months before graduation, with a request to be sent to the designated BON.

RN Licensure Process: Validation of Education For California Licesne: Student must contact that state BON to get the appropriate form for verification of education. Submit this form directly to the UA Registrar by attaching it to your transcript request. For license outside of Arizona: Student must contact that state BON to get the appropriate form for verification of education. Print and fill out the verification form. Deliver filled out verification form to Tina Douglas in the OSSCE office, 1-2 months before graduation, with a request to be sent to the designated BON.

RN Licensure Process: Validation of Education For California Licesne: The form can be attached to the transcript once the student orders the transcript. When the students searching the recipient, have them choose "Search our Recipient Table" Select California, then search "Board of Registered Nursing"   For license outside of Arizona: Student must contact that state BON to get the appropriate form for verification of education. Print and fill out the verification form. Deliver filled out verification form to Tina Douglas in the OSSCE office, 1-2 months before graduation, with a request to be sent to the designated BON.

RN Licensure Process: Validation of Education For California Licesne: Once they select a recipient, you have the option to attach an attachment with the transcript.  For license outside of Arizona: Student must contact that state BON to get the appropriate form for verification of education. Print and fill out the verification form. Deliver filled out verification form to Tina Douglas in the OSSCE office, 1-2 months before graduation, with a request to be sent to the designated BON. Once the order is complete, students will receive an email to attach the form. 

RN Licensure Process If a transcript is needed, you can order it through the registrars office as soon as your degree has posted (check through student center portal) Cost : $10 https://www.registrar.arizona.edu/transcripts If a transcript is needed, you can order it through the registrars office as soon as your degree has posted (check through student center portal) Cost : $10 https://www.registrar.arizona.edu/transcripts

Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) Under the eNLC, nurses are able to provide care to patients in other eNLC states, without having to obtain additional licenses. AZ is a eNLC state. When applying for a nursing license you must declare a primary state of residence. This state license will either be good for just that state or it may be in a state that is part of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact which will give you the ability to provide care in other eNLC states without having to obtain another RN license. The new enhanced licensure compact, or eNLC, is the licensure model that allows registered nurses (RNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) to have one multistate license, with the privilege to practice in the home state and in other eNLC states physically, electronically, and/or telephonically. It replaces the original nurse licensure compact (NLC) and adds extra safeguards that maintain public protection at the state level. There are 11 uniform requirements for a multistate license. An applicant for licensure in a state that is part of the eNLC will need to meet the following uniform licensure requirements: 1. Meets the home state’s qualifications for licensure or renewal of licensure, as well as, all other applicable state laws; 2. Has graduated or is eligible to graduate from a licensing board-approved RN or LPN/VN prelicensure education program; or has graduated from a foreign RN or LPN/VN prelicensure education program that (a) has been approved by the authorized accrediting body in the applicable country and (b) has been verified by an independent credentials review agency to be comparable to a licensing boardapproved prelicensure education program; 3. Has, if a graduate of a foreign prelicensure education program not taught in English or if English is not the individual’s native language, successfully passed an English proficiency examination that includes the components of reading, speaking, writing and listening; 4. Has successfully passed an NCLEX-RN® or NCLEX-PN® Examination or recognized predecessor, as applicable; 5. Is eligible for or holds an active, unencumbered license; 6. Has submitted, in connection with an application for initial licensure or licensure by endorsement, fingerprints or other biometric data for the purpose of obtaining criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the agency responsible for retaining that state’s criminal records; 7. Has not been convicted or found guilty, or has entered into an agreed disposition, of a felony offense under applicable state or federal criminal law; 8. Has not been convicted or found guilty, or has entered into an agreed disposition, of a misdemeanor offense related to the practice of nursing as determined on a case-by-case basis; 9. Is not currently enrolled in an alternative program; 10. Is subject to self-disclosure requirements regarding current participation in an alternative program; and 11. Has a valid United States Social Security number.

On January 19, 2018, the new and improved Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact (eNLC) was implemented.  Currently, (May 2018) 24 of the original NLC states have enacted the eNLC or have pending legislation. Rhode Island, have not developed legislation for the transition and will remain a part of the original NLC and a nurse with this license will only be able to practice in that state. Conversely, nurses in the eNLC will no longer be able to practice in RI. They must obtain single state licenses in order to maintain practice privileges. 

Benefits of eNLC Multistate License Opportunity to practice in all eNLC states Able to practice telenursing in all eNCL states Able to teach via distance education in all eNLC states Allows nurses to easily provide nursing services during disasters involving other eNCL states Several benefits for a multistate license and we are seeing the trend to move this direction through address key components that have stopped some states from joining. Benefits include: Opportunity to practice in all eNLC states Able to practice telenursing in all eNCL states Able to teach via distance education in all eNLC states Allows nurses to easily provide nursing services during disasters involving other eNCL states

Requirements for requesting an initial RN license in a compact state is the same as in states not in the compact, except… You need to declare a primary state of residence as defined by where you: have a driver’s license are registered to vote pay taxes Need primary state of residence for a compact state. http://www.emmallamb.com/

Use the tree to help clarify what kind of license you need.

Ready, set, 1-2 months before graduation….GO! RN License NCLEX Now let’s talk about registering to take the NCLEX.

Everything you need to know about taking the NCLEX… …you will most likely find on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) website: https://www.ncsbn.org/nclex.htm National Council Licensure Examination This website you will want to check out today if you have not already done so. There is information about every step of the NCLEX test taking process, including links to important sites. For instance…. We will be looking at information from this site today and I refer you to it for more information and contact numbers.

NCLEX Support Resources https://www.ncsbn.org/1213.htm 2019 NCLEX Candidate Bulletin Important information for NCLEX registration, scheduling, what to bring, testing rules & regulations, what to expect on the day of the exam, test information, passing standards, and more. This is a must have document! 2019 NCLEX Information Flyer Highlights for before, during, and after the NCLEX, lists acceptable ID, and contact information. You will definitely need to download these documents from the NCSBN site: 2019 NCLEX Candidate Bulletin 2019 NCLEX Information Flyer Test plans

NCLEX Support Resources 2016 Test Plans: RN, RN Detailed, and RN Detailed Educator Version Test plans help guide preparation for the exam Define Client Needs categories Describe distribution of content Sample NCLEX items Test plans are current through March 31, 2019 National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) https://www.ncsbn.org/testplans.htm Great sources of information and overview about the test. Now let’s take a moment to go over the 8 steps of the NCLEX process.

Eight Steps of the NCLEX Process Apply for RN licensure or registration with one board of nursing (AZ $350) Register and pay exam fee at Pearson VUE ($200) Receive email acknowledgement of receipt of registration from Pearson VUE BON grants you eligibility to take exam and notifies Pearson VUE Receive Authorization to Test (ATT) email from Pearson VUE (must test within validity dates, approx. 90 days) Schedule NCLEX exam appointment through Pearson VUE Arrive at exam with acceptable ID & ATT email Receive results within 6 weeks from BON, unofficial results in 2 business days in some states for a minimal fee There are 8 simple steps of the NCLEX process: (Also included in the NCLEX Information Flyer) Apply for RN licensure or registration with a board of nursing Register and pay exam fee at Pearson VUE ($200) Receive email acknowledgement of receipt of registration from Pearson VUE BON grants you eligibility to take exam and notifies Pearson VUE Receive Authorization to Test (ATT) email from Pearson VUE (must test within validity dates, approx. 90 days) Schedule NCLEX exam appointment through Pearson VUE Arrive at exam with acceptable ID & ATT email Receive results within 6 weeks from BON, unofficial results in 2 business days in some states for a minimal fee So now let’s go over Pearson Vue contact info.

Pearson VUE Contact Pearson VUE regarding: Registering for the NCLEX Payment methods Authorization to Test (ATT) emails Scheduling or rescheduling Acceptable identification Contact Information: Online: www.pearsonvue.com/nclex Call NCLEX Candidate Services: 1.866.496.2539 Contact Pearson VUE regarding: Registering for the NCLEX Payment methods Authorization to Test (ATT) emails Scheduling or rescheduling Acceptable identification Contact Information: Online: www.pearsonvue.com/nclex Call NCLEX Candidate Services: 1.866.496.2539

Pearson VUE Program Codes BSN US96505300 MEPN US96505500 Use the number that fits the number of spaces on the application for Pearson VUE or state nursing applications. When registering at Pearson, find the number that fits the number of spaces on the application for your school and program codes: BSN 96553 US96505300 MEPN 96555 US96505500 SO let’s jump forward for a moment…you have taken the test…now what?

NCLEX Results….wait for it Examination results are sent to the BON. Only the BON can release the results and the results will be sent to the candidate within 6 weeks. BUT that seems like an eternity….so… Within 2 business days, many states (including Arizona) offer unofficial “quick results” for $7.95 through the quick results service available on the NCLEX Candidate website at: http://www.pearsonvue.com/nclex/ Examination results are sent to the BON. Only the BON can release the results and will be sent to the candidate within 6 weeks. BUT… Within 2 business days, many states (including Arizona) offer unofficial “quick results” for a small fee through the quick results service available on the NCLEX Candidate website at: http://www.pearsonvue.com/nclex/ Quick Results Some candidates may access their "unofficial" results two business days after taking their exam*. The NCLEX results in the Quick Results Service do not authorize you to practice as a licensed/registered nurse. Only the board of nursing/regulatory body to which you applied can release your official results, which will be sent to you approximately six weeks after taking the exam.  Participating Boards of Nursing Alaska Arizona Arkansas Colorado Connecticut  District of Columbia  Florida  Georgia Hawaii  Idaho Illinois Indiana  Iowa  Kansas  Kentucky  Louisiana-RN  Maine Maryland  Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont U.S. Virgin Islands Washington West Virginia-PN Wisconsin Wyoming

Yikes…what if I didn’t pass Breathe! Relax. The statistics are in your favor that you will pass. And you can work now on learning even better stress management techniques such as EFT tapping, biofeedback techniques, and self-hypnosis to help you succeed the first time. In addition to breathing, you can administer CPR! But if the stars just weren’t aligned and you did not pass this time, you can prepare to take it again.

Candidate Performance Report (CPR) CPR is an individualized 2-page document providing information regarding your performance within the 8 test content areas. You can use this to guide your review. NCSBN requires a retake exam no earlier than 45 days, and ability to retake up to 8 times a year. Check with BON to determine how many retakes are possible and within what period of time. CPR is an individualized 2-page document providing information regarding your performance within the 8 test content areas. You can use this to guide your review. NCSBN requires a retake exam no earlier than 45 days, and ability to retake up to 8 times a year. Check with BON to determine how many retakes are possible and within what period of time. In Arizona, it is unlimited number of retakes. But if time of licensure is more than 2 years since completion of clinical portion, you will need to take a refresher course.

Graduation/Convocation in 2018 Thursday, May 9, 2019 Graduating:  BSN, RN-MSN, DNP, PhD 10 am Awards Reception at CON 117 2 pm Convocation at Centennial Hall   Thursday, August 17, 2019 Graduating: MEPN, RN-MSN, DNP, PhD 2 pm Convocation at Student Union Grand Ballroom Thursday, December 13, 2019 Here are the 2018 graduation dates. You will be getting many email notices from Tina Douglas for your upcoming graduation and convocation. Please be sure to read all your emails!!!!

Important Links & Resources National Council of State Boards of Nursing https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm Arizona Board of Nursing https://www.azbn.gov Pearson Vue http://www.pearsonvue.com/nclex/ University of Arizona Registrar https://www.registrar.arizona.edu/transcripts UA CON OSSCE Office Phone: 520-626-3808 CON Room 112 Amanda Gluski – Degree/Program Verification aselby@email.Arizona.edu Important links and resources National Council of State Boards of Nursing https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm Arizona Board of Nursing https: //wwwazbn.gov Pearson Vue http://www.pearsonvue.com/nclex/ University of Arizona Registrar https://www.registrar.arizona.edu/transcripts UA CON OSSCE Office Phone: 520-626-3808 CON Room 112 Tina Douglas – Program Coordinator Phone: 520-626-6161 cdouglas@email.Arizona.edu

Contact Information Academic Success Coach Deb Nesbitt, MSN, APRN, PMHNP dnesbitt@email.Arizona.edu Phone: 520-626-6151 CON Room 103A Please feel free to contact me if I can be of further service!