1. NCLEX and Licensing Candidate Process

2. 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.
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 .

3. The Nine Steps of NCLEX cont.
State Board of nursing makes you eligible in the Pearson VUE system.
Receive Authorization to Test (ATT) 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).

4. Pearson VUE (NCLEX Registration)
Download the Pearson VUE Candidate Bulletin
and Information

5. 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

6. State Board of Nursing (Licensing)
Links for all of the
State Boards of Nursing
in the United States

7. 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.

8. Licensing – Pennsylvania
/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.

9. Licensing – All Other States
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 )

10. 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
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

11. 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
Request FBI background check through cogent id
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.

12. 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 from CON that NEV has been submitted to the PA SBN.
Student (out of state) receives 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.

13. Education Program Code –
Helpful Tips and Notes
Education Program Code –
PA - US
Other States –
There are NO refunds of NCLEX fees for ANY reason
All correspondence from Pearson VUE will arrive ONLY by
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