1. PREPARATION FOR TAKING THE NCLEX-RN
Summer 2017

2. Process Overview
Apply for licensure with Ohio (or other) Board of Nursing
Register and pay $200 with Pearson Vue via web, phone, or US mail
Receive Acknowledgement of Receipt of Registration from Pearson Vue
Receive eligibility from Board of Nursing
Receive Authorization to Test (ATT)from Pearson Vue
Schedule NCLEX appointment with Pearson Vue via web or telephone

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Arrive for exam appointment and present your ATT letter and acceptable identification (ID). The only acceptable forms of ID for test centers are:
U.S. driver's license (Department of Motor Vehicle-issued; if expired, a renewal slip that includes a photograph and a signature must be presented as well);
U.S. state identification (Department of Motor Vehicle- issued);
U.S. military identification; or
Passport.
Receive results from the BON

4. Application to the Ohio Board of Nursing
Link located in NRSB 431’s Canvas site under “Course Modules”, then “Licensure Information”
Go to
and click here:
General Information Board Statement on the Multi-State Nurse Licensure Compact Enhanced Compact - Areas for Consideration Click Here for All Forms (Licensure by Exam & Endorsement,Licensure Renewal & Reinstatement) Click Here for the Ohio Licensure Verification Page
FAQs       Accommodations for the NCLEX Examination       The Eight Steps of the NCLEX      Link to NCSBN's NCLEX Candidate FAQs     Click Here for the Criminal History Fact Sheet located on the Discipline and Compliance Page       Click Here for the Momentum Article about Criminal History located on the Discipline and Compliance Page
Other Useful Links       Link to National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Website    Link to National Council National State Board Directory

5. Nurse Licensure by Examination and Endorsement    (Top of Page)
Important Information for Examination and Endorsement Applicants All licensure and certification applications must be completed online. Please go to the front page of the website and click the box "eLicense.Ohio.gov" to access the online applications. The "sample" applications on the web page are for reference only and are provided for informational purposes. If you are mailing one of the secondary forms below to the Board of Nursing, please send to ATTENTION: LICENSURE UNIT. This will facilitate the processing of your request. Please refer to the background check instructions that are attached to the examination and endorsement applications. CHECKING THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION: Check the status of your application on the Board’s web site at Click on ''verification" and you will be directed to the license and certificate verification site.  Refer to the instructions on the web page regarding recommended browsers.  Once we have started processing your application, your name will appear as “pending” until your license is issued. ONLINE PAYMENTS: Fees must be paid online at the time of renewal. Use Master Card, VISA or Discover credit or debit cards. If you do not have this type of personal credit or debit card, you can obtain these pre-paid cards at local stores to use for renewal. If the fee is not paid when you submit your application, the application will be incomplete and will not be processed. CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS: Click Here For More Information We are committed to issuing licenses as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.

6. Nurse Licensure by Examination and Endorsement  (continued)
Forms for Unlicensed Ohio Nurse Applicants (NCLEX required) Examination Applicants: You may request a copy of the NCLEX Bulletin by contacting Pearson VUE at or on-line at  All licensure and certification applications must be completed online. Please go to the front page of the website and click the box "eLicense.Ohio.gov" to access the online applications. The "sample" applications on the web page are for reference only and are provided for informational purposes.
   Nursing License by Examination Application- SAMPLE ONLY - NOT FOR SUBMISSION - Includes information for foreign educated nurses.    Examination Application - Form B Transcript Authorization- SAMPLE ONLY - NOT FOR SUBMISSION - Only out of state exam applicants are required to submit Form-B in addition to the standard Application for Examination.
Find Your Correct Nursing School Code Here Apply Online

7. Application to the Ohio Board of Nursing (con’t)
Complete the application
Create an account
Complete the application online
When completing the form –Use legal name (this includes hyphenated or dual last names.) MAKE SURE THIS MATCHES YOUR STATE ISSUED ID!
Come to the nursing office and verify your name with Mary
Harden (bring a copy of your ID)
LPN’s – indicate state and license number where indicated (letter “C” on form)
Kettering College program code is US
Enclose $75 (certified check, cashier’s check, money order)

8. Criminal Records Checks Requirement
Required by Ohio Board of Nursing
BCI (state) and FBI (federal) criminal records check and fingerprinting
See Criminal Records Checks (OBON)
Service you can opt to use for fingerprinting: see Bev for more information.

9. Registering with Pearson Vue
Go to or call
If online, click on “Register” (in right tab section), and follow the instructions.
Must have Visa, MasterCard, or AmEx - $200
Kettering College program number is US

10. Verification of Program Completion information
Kettering College Division of Nursing will send the Verification of Program Completion when all of your program requirements are met.
This process is NOT instantaneous.
Final grades are not due until the Tuesday following the end of the semester.
Each student’s grades must be pulled and audited.
The Program Chairperson personally re-audits each student’s file to verify program completion.
The Program Chairperson personally audits each student’s name and social security number.
Be sure your name in CAMS matches the name under which you fill out your applications!
Example: “Joan Kay Ulloth” (in CAMS) would not be accepted as the same name if the application for OBON is filled out as “Joan Ulloth”
Once the audits are complete, each student’s letter is personally signed by the Program Chairperson.
Letters are sent via to the Ohio Board of Nursing
Transit time is subject to matriculation through the OBON system.
OBON notifies Pearson Vue to release your ATT.
Receipt of your ATT is subject to the volume of applicants that OBON and/or Pearson Vue are experiencing.

11. Scheduling/Rescheduling the NCLEX-RN
Web or telephone ( or )
Schedule IMMEDIATELY after getting your ATT.
Allow 6 hours for testing (including breaks).
Be mindful of expiration date of ATT!
Rescheduling
Web or telephone (same contact info)
Failure to notify or failure to show results in:
Forfeit of examination fees
Cancellation of ATT

12. What to bring to the NCLEX-RN
“Valid, acceptable ID”
US Driver’s license (DMV), US State ID (DMV), US Military ID, or Passport (no driver’s “temps”)
Name must be the same as on ATT
Picture ID
Cannot be an expired document
Palm vein scan, digital signature and photo will be taken at testing site

13. What to expect on the NCLEX-RN
75 questions minimum
265 questions maximum
~ 90 minutes to 6 hours
15 “pilot” questions – you won’t know which ones they are, but everyone gets them.
The number of questions you get does NOT determine whether you have been successful or unsuccessful!

14. More info on the NCLEX-RN
NCLEX Test Plan
Computerized Adaptive Testing
See

15. Philosophy about NRSB 431 Why do we use this approach in NRSB 431?
Utilizes every opportunity to prepare you to be successful.
Addresses individual knowledge needs, and group knowledge needs.
By the time you finish NRSB 431, you should be confident that you will have a 97% chance of passing NCLEX on the first attempt.

16. Hints for Success Schedule the test at your “best time of day”
Rest well before the test
Work at a steady pace
First questions are the most important (due to adaptive testing)
Hide the number of questions you’ve taken!
Use strategies to reduce anxiety
Remember…..100% passage rate! 

17. Results All tests are scored twice.
Results are reported by the OBON (and other State Boards of Nursing).
Historically, there has been a $10.00 option you can select through Pearson Vue which gives you access to “early results”.