1. NCLEX and Licensure Information Session March 21, 2018
Provide information on timeline, overview of process and what the NCLEX is all about and how to apply to the State Board of Nursing
Power point available on the studentnet this afternoon.

2. NCLEX and Licensure Process
Graduate from UW-Madison, School of Nursing
Apply for a license with a State Board of Nursing
Register with Pearson VUE; take and pass the NCLEX
There is a “Board” of nursing and some people call the NCLEX passing your boards.
Can only have one active application with a state board of nursing.
You can take the NCLEX where ever you want. Don’t have to physically take it in the same state you are applying for licensure.

3. Timeline
Up to 6 weeks before graduation, can start to fill out State Board applications (must pay fee to complete application).
Up to 6 weeks before graduation: register for NCLEX with Pearson VUE (must pay fee at time of registration).
If applying in a state that needs an education verification form, turn that in to Academic Affairs.
Official Graduation Date: May 12, 2018
Last day that grades are due: May 17, 2018
Education verification done in the Academic Affairs office: May 21-25, Education verification sent in to State Boards or returned to students: May 30-June 1, 2018
State Boards complete review of your application once they have received your education verification
State Boards notify Pearson VUE that you are eligible to sit for the NCLEX
Pearson VUE sends you your Authorization to Test (ATT)
Once you receive your ATT, you schedule your testing time
Take the NCLEX
Pass the NCLEX
Pearson VUE notifies State Boards of pass/fail
State Boards issue you your license, if passed.
If you fail, wait period to re-take is days. Each State Board has their own rule.
Pay again for the NCLEX and might have additional fees with the state.

4. Timeline April May June Application to State Board of Nursing
Register for NCLEX
May
Graduate
Education Verification completed by SON
June
Education Verification sent to State Board of Nursing or given to student
State Board notifies Pearson VUE that you are eligible to take the NCLEX
You will get your ATT from Pearson VUE
Schedule your NCLEX testing time (usually within 90 days)

5. What Can You Do Now
Be sure that you have indicated your graduation term in your MyUW account. The deadline is 4/4—so do it today!!
This will put you “on the list” of those that intend to graduate this Spring or Summer. This list is used for things like graduation ceremony information and final graduation checks at the end of the semester.
Meet with your advisor to complete a final graduation check or you can run your own DARS through your MyUW. Details are on the StudentNet.

6. What Can Delay Your Graduation?
Courses/Credits not yet posted to your record (Transfer, Study Abroad, Extension).
We recommend that you meet with an Advisor to make sure the credits are posted. If they are not posted, they need to be posted to your record through the Office of Admissions. It can take 4-6 weeks to finalize getting your credits posted.
All courses must be completed and posted to your record before we can verify graduation.

7. Graduation Ceremonies
Campus Ceremony
Saturday, May 12, Camp Randall
School of Nursing Undergraduate Convocation
Saturday, May 12th, Memorial Union

8. National Council of State Boards of Nursing

9. Licensure by Exam Must apply to a State Board of Nursing
Can only have one active application
with one state
2018 NCLEX Candidate Bulletin:
First license-licensure by exam
This is a great resource to look at. Goes over everything NCLEX related.

10. https://students. nursing. wisc
Links to everything-power point

11. WI State Board of Nursing Department of Safety and Professional Services
Minnesota Board of Nursing
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
DO not need form 259. Must indicate at the time of application if you are requesting special accommodations for testing.
Must apply online. There is a site for DSPS, can go their for general info and after you apply, to check on your application status, but must go through OLAS to apply online.
Talk through timeline and process
Extra time
Separate Room
Reader
Recorder
Adjustable Font Size
Adjustable Contrast
Screen Magnifier

12. Info on compact states: https://www. ncsbn
Compact State: Home State. Can work in another compact state without changing license as long as you maintain your home state of residency. You can hold multiple licenses in non-compact states, but not compact states.

13. Here’s how it works: if you are a nurse who lives in a state that is one of the nursing compact states, you can get licensed to practice in all states that are members.
The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), sponsored by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), opens you up to a number of new nursing jobs, and makes the process of getting hired much easier.
When you get your multi-state nursing license, your information is stored in a shared database that can be accessed by all of the nursing compact states, meaning your work history, specialty, and other pertinent information is readily available to potential employers. 
Quick facts about the compact nursing states:
Your primary state of residence must be one of the compact nursing states. Primary residence is determined by where you file your tax return. 
Nurses must still obtain licenses to qualify for travel nursing jobs in non-compact nursing states.
RNs, LPNs and LVNs are included in the compact. Advanced practice nurses are not.
A nurse whose primary state of residence is a compact state can apply for a multistate license, which allows nurses to practice in all nursing compact states.
Nurses who live in non-compact states but practice in a compact nursing state will be issued a nursing license valid only in that member state (single state license). The nurse will not be granted the "multistate privilege to practice" in other compact states.

14. Compact States NLC Toolkit: https://www.ncsbn.org/6183.htm
Information for New Grads:
I have a compact license. How long can I work in another compact state? There is no time limit, assuming you have a valid license in good standing. Your license was issued by your home state. As long as you maintain that home state as your declared primary state of residency and remain in good standing, you may practice in other compact states.
Once you establish residency in a different compact state and are employed in nursing, you have 30 days to obtain that state’s license by applying for licensure by endorsement. The following are examples of establishing primary state of residency: obtaining a driver’s license, voting/registering to vote, filing federal taxes with an address in that state. Because the state’s licensure by endorsement process may take more than 30 days, it is suggested you apply early.
What is your state of primary residence? “Primary state of residence” is defined as the state of a person’s declared fixed permanent and principal home for legal purposes; domicile.

15. Compact States
I am not sure what is required for a state to be my home state of residency for compact privileges. What is the requirement?
If you live in a compact state, you must have at least one of the following to declare that state your home state of residency:
a driver license in that state, or;
an address from the state that you hold a voters registration, or;
an address in that state by which you file your federal income taxes.
Most compact states require some type of formal declaration. You cannot assume you have the compact privilege just because you have one or more of the items above.

16. NCLEX National Council Licensure Examination
Passing demonstrates that you have the minimal level of knowledge or competency
A legal requirement
Allows you to be registered as a professional nurse
Is a CAT exam – Computerized Adaptive Test
Our Nursing Learning Center has been running review sessions each semester, so this is not information we need to cover here. Please visit the NLC site for a refresher if needed.
I’m told that the vast majority of you attended the info session in the fall, and that many of you participate in the weekly reviews, so that’s why we won’t cover the testing format today. Should you need more information on the

17. Registration process for the NCLEX is as follows:
The Eight Steps of the NCLEX®
1. Apply for licensure/registration with one board of nursing/regulatory body (BON/RB).
2. Register and pay the exam fee to Pearson VUE via the Internet or telephone.
Payment via credit, debit or prepaid card (MasterCard, Visa or American Express) will be accepted.
You must be made eligible by the BON/RB (see Step 4) within 365 days of your NCLEX registration and payment.
3. Receive Acknowledgement of Receipt of Registration from Pearson VUE by .
4. BON/RB makes you eligible in the Pearson VUE system.
5. Receive Authorization to Test (ATT) from Pearson VUE.
You must test within the validity dates (an average of 90 days) on the ATT. There are no extensions.
6. Schedule your exam appointment via the Internet (by accessing your online account) or by telephone.
7. Arrive for the exam appointment and present your acceptable identification.
8. Receive your official results from your BON/RB up to six weeks after your exam (this time period varies amongst BONs/RBs)
Can only choose one state to be registered in. After you register, if you want to change your state-there is an additional fee. If you don’t know where you are going to get a job-looking at multiple states-you will have to wait. Once you receive your eligibility-you can’t change

18. Registration process for the NCLEX is as follows:

19. NCLEX Registration
Candidate Name-must match exactly with the valid ID and the ATT letter
Fees (fee chart on NCSBN site)
Educational program code: US
Candidate contact information
Receive confirmation of registration from Pearson VUE
As of 2014: all paperless

20. NCLEX ATT Candidate should review ATT from Pearson VUE for:
Name matching on ID and ATT
ATT expiration date
Appointment scheduling information
Each ATT is valid for a period of time specified by the board of nursing (varies from 60 to 365 days; however, the average length of an ATT is 90 days). Once the board of nursing declares a candidate eligible to test and the ATT is issued, a candidate must test within the validity dates of their ATT.

21. NCLEX Scheduling Schedule online-www.pearsonvue.com/nclex
Rescheduling must be done 24 hours prior to appointment
No refunds
Request accommodations through Pearson VUE

22. NCLEX Exam Day Pearson VUE Professional Center (PPC) Admissions
Candidate rules
Exam components

24. Admission to Test ID-again, must match your ATT
Rules and Personal Items:
You may not bring or access any educational, test preparation or study materials
Any misconduct and/or irregularities are immediately reported
Make sure you eat a good breakfast with some protein!
Phones and electronic devices are prohibited at all times. Sealed bag, TA will open bag at the end of the exam.

25. During the Exam You will be given erasable note boards Breaks
Scheduled
Unscheduled
Scheduled at 2 hours and 3 1/3 hours in.
Unscheduled-raise hand
Timer keeps running during breaks

26. Exam Components 6 hours to complete Exam includes: NCLEX tutorial
NCLEX examination items
Two preprogrammed optional breaks
Survey

27. Everyone will receive a different, tailored exam
In more than 90% of cases, it is the 95% certainty rule that applies.
That is, very few test takers run out of time or answer all 265 questions.
For UW – Madison students, the average test time was 130 minutes (remember, you are allowed 360 minutes)
For UW – Madison students, the average number of questions was 118 (out of 265)
Speed of answering is not really a concern, so take your time, but do not get “stuck” on one question.

28. NCLEX-RN Test Plan Safe and Effective Care Environment
Management of Care %
Safety and Infection Control %
Health Promotion and Maintenance %
Psychosocial Integrity %
Physiological Integrity
Basic Care and Comfort %
Pharmacological & Parenteral Therapies %
Reduction of Risk Potential %
Physiological Adaptation %

29. Getting your results
Preliminary results verified at Pearson VUE: 6-12 hours
Results available to Board of Nursing: hours
Official results sent to candidates by Board of Nursing: 4 weeks
NCLEX retake policy: 45 days between exams (varies by state)
I took the VN/PN or RN exam last week. Can you tell me if I passed? When will I receive my results?
Most candidates receive results in the mail within three (3) weeks from their test date; however, if NCS Pearson places the candidate's results on "Hold" for any reason (i.e. to verify identity, technical problems, etc), it may delay the applicant in receiving the results. Results will not be released over the phone or by during this time. Licensure verification can be obtained from our website at under "online verification". If you have passed the exam and have a valid US social security number, licensure should be available for verification within fifteen working days after you have taken the exam. The Board does participate in "Quick Results", but it does not substitute for the official results.

30. NCLEX Quick Results Service
Your "unofficial" results will be available two business days after taking your examination.
Via the web  ($7.95) - Go to
Sign in and select “Quick Results” under “My Account”
Examination results are available ONLY from a candidate's board of nursing and will be mailed approximately one month after taking the examination.  DO NOT CALL the board of nursing, NCLEX Candidate Services, the Pearson Professional Centers or NCSBN for examination results.
You’ve completed the NCLEX, but still have questions:

31. NCLEX Passing Standard
Standard setting
A point on the ability continuum that the candidate must EXCEED in order to pass
Minimum ability required to safely and effectively practice nursing at the entry-level
Determines the minimal amount of knowledge, skill or ability that is required for certification/licensure
Passing standard is reviewed and reconsidered every 3 years
Current Standard in effect through March 31, 2019
NCSBN’s Board of Directors determines the passing standard. If too low, license unqualified candidates
If too high, deny license to qualified candidates

32. 2017 Pass rates for UW-Madison # of Candidates: 148 # Passed: 137 (92

33. Preparing for the NCLEX
Nursing Learning Center - NCLEX Review
For additional information, contact Darby Sugar at

34. NCLEX Resources NLC INFO
twitter.com/NCLEXInfo

35. What Can I Do Now to prep for the NCLEX?
Organize Files
Make a plan
Begin answering questions/studying (cards, books, etc…)
Take NCLEX within a short time of graduation
Get Information:

36. Timeline
Up to 6 weeks before graduation, can start to fill out State Board applications (must pay fee to complete application).
Up to 6 weeks before graduation: register for NCLEX with Pearson VUE (must pay fee at time of registration).
If applying in a state that needs an education verification form, turn that in to Academic Affairs.
Official Graduation Date: May 12, 2018
Last day that grades are due: May 17, 2018
Education verification done in the Academic Affairs office: May 21-25, 2018
Education verification sent in to State Boards or returned to students: May 30-June 1, 2018
State Boards complete review of your application once they have received your education verification
State Boards notify Pearson VUE that you are eligible to sit for the NCLEX
Pearson VUE sends you your Authorization to Test (ATT)
Once you receive your ATT, you schedule your testing time
Take the NCLEX
Pass the NCLEX
Pearson VUE notifies State Boards of pass/fail
State Boards issue you your license, if passed.
If you fail, wait period to re-take is days. Each State Board has their own rule.

37. Students are welcome to email questions to beth.dawson@wisc.edu
Career Services Support
Scheduled Appointments
Students can schedule an appointment with Beth:
Students are welcome to questions to
Please note, NCLEX review sessions will resume on 4/4. Any questions can be ed to Smita