1. 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?

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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) granting permission.

5. 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.

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

7. RN Licensure Process Direct web address for AZ application information

8. 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)

9. 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

10. UA CON Program Codes BSN US96505300 MEPN US96505500 BSN 96553
96555 US

11. BreEZe Online Application Program Codes for California
BSN A3013
MEPN NM071
California Codes:
BSN: A3013
MEPN:NM071
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12. 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)

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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 to attach the form. 

18. 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
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

19. 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.

20. 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. 

21. 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

22. 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.

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

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

25. 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:
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.

26. NCLEX Support Resources
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

27. 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)
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.

28. 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 acknowledgement of receipt of registration from Pearson VUE
BON grants you eligibility to take exam and notifies Pearson VUE
Receive Authorization to Test (ATT) 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
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 acknowledgement of receipt of registration from Pearson VUE
BON grants you eligibility to take exam and notifies Pearson VUE
Receive Authorization to Test (ATT) 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
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.

29. Pearson VUE Contact Pearson VUE regarding: Registering for the NCLEX
Payment methods
Authorization to Test (ATT) s
Scheduling or rescheduling
Acceptable identification
Contact Information:
Online:
Call NCLEX Candidate Services:
Contact Pearson VUE regarding:
Registering for the NCLEX
Payment methods
Authorization to Test (ATT) s
Scheduling or rescheduling
Acceptable identification
Contact Information:
Online:
Call NCLEX Candidate Services:

30. Pearson VUE Program Codes
BSN US
MEPN US
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 US
MEPN
96555 US
SO let’s jump forward for a moment…you have taken the test…now what?

31. 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:
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:
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

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. 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 notices from Tina Douglas for your upcoming graduation and convocation. Please be sure to read all your s!!!!

35. Important Links & Resources
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Arizona Board of Nursing
Pearson Vue
University of Arizona Registrar
UA CON OSSCE Office
Phone: CON Room 112
Amanda Gluski – Degree/Program Verification
Important links and resources
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Arizona Board of Nursing
https: //wwwazbn.gov
Pearson Vue
University of Arizona Registrar
UA CON OSSCE Office
Phone: CON Room 112
Tina Douglas – Program Coordinator
Phone:

36. Contact Information
Academic Success Coach
Deb Nesbitt, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Phone:
CON Room 103A
Please feel free to contact me if I can be of further service!