Nclex Exams Materials
frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility requirements for taking the NCLEX?
Each nursing regulatory body (NRB) has its own eligibility requirements to take the NCLEX. NCSBN does not maintain a list of requirements for each NRB. Contact the NRB where you are seeking licensure/registration for their requirements (applicable only to NRBs of the U.S., Canada and Australia).
How do I register for the NCLEX?
To take the NCLEX, you will first need to complete two separate processes (applicable only to nursing regulatory bodies of the U.S. & Canada):Contact your Nursing Regulatory Body (NRB) and request a licensure/registration application.For Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) candidates click here.You will pay a licensing/registration fee to the NRB along with the submission of your application materials.Licensure/registration applications must be obtained from the NRB in the state/province/territory where you are seeking licensure/registration, as requirements vary.Register with Pearson VUE (the testing vendor) using one of the following methods:
How do I go about making a change to my registration with Pearson VUE?
If your nursing regulatory body (NRB) has declared you eligible:
1. You must contact your NRB to make the necessary corrections.
2. Once the correction is confirmed with the NRB, please contact Pearson VUE for a revised Authorization to Test (ATT) if needed.If you have not been made eligible by your NRB, then you will need to contact Pearson VUE to report the corrections.
How many candidates do u need to start up the process
We can only start up the non examination NCLEX license with a minimum of 3 candidates and a maximum of 10 in one set. This is to say if a candidate comes first, he/she must be patient to wait till a minimum of 2 other candidates adds up.
I have registered for the NCLEX, when will I get my Authorization to Test (ATT) email?SEE ANSWER Once you have been made eligible by your nursing regulatory body (NRB)
you will receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) via the email address you provided when registering. If you have not received an ATT email, you may want to contact your NRB to ensure all necessary materials have been submitted and received, or to find out why they have not granted eligibility to your registration. You must have your ATT email to schedule an appointment to take the NCLEX.You must test within the validity dates of your ATT (the average length of an ATT is 90 days). These validity dates cannot be extended for any reason. If you do not test within these dates you will have to reregister and pay another exam fee. The ATT contains your authorization number, candidate identification number and an expiration date. You need the ATT to schedule an appointment to take the NCLEX.Call Pearson VUE NCLEX Candidate Services at 866.496.2539 or at one of the international telephone numbers in the NCLEX Candidate Bulletin to report a lost ATT or if your NRB has made you eligible and you have not received your ATT.Links to all NRBs websites and contact information are available on the Membership page.For further details, visit Authorization to Test.
Can I take the NCLEX at a test center outside of my desired jurisdiction of licensure/registration?
You are able to take the NCLEX at any Pearson Professional Testing location, regardless of where you are applying for licensure/registration.The NCLEX is given year round and is administered by Pearson VUE. For candidates seeking licensure in the U.S., domestic test centers are those within the U.S. and American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For candidates seeking licensure/registration in Canada, domestic test centers are those within Canadian provinces/territories and the mainland U.S. (not including territories). International locations where the NCLEX is offered include Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Puerto Rico, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan and in Turkey.Candidates can find test center locations by going to the Pearson VUE website.For more information on where the NCLEX is offered,
What forms of identification are accepted at the test center?
All forms of identification must be valid and meet the following requirements. If the ID does not meet these requirements, you will be turned away and required to reregister and pay another examination fee:
- Government-issuedNon-expiredName (in Roman characters)Recent photographSignatureExamples of acceptable forms of identification for domestic test centers are:
- Passport books and cards
- Driver’s license
- Provincial/Territorial or state identification card
- Permanent residence card
- Military identification cardThe only identifications acceptable for international test centers, including Puerto Rico, are:
- Passport books and cardsCandidates with identification from a country on the U.S. government’s sanctioned countries will have to follow the requirements listed in order to sit for the exam.For more information on identification, visit the Acceptable Identification page.Definitions of Domestic and International Test Centers
Which names need to match on my ID and the ATT
Only the first and last names need to match between the candidate’s ID and ATT.For more information on identification
Are there any chances for a discount?
Yes we do offer discounts for candidates who contact us in a group of at least 4 and more.
When will I get my results?
Official exam results are available only from the nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) and will be sent to candidates approximately six weeks after taking the exam. Pearson VUE and NCSBN do not provide exam results.Candidates whose NRB participates in the Quick Results Service (only applies to candidates seeking licensure in the U.S.) can access their ‘unofficial’ results 48 hours after their exam date and time (a fee is required).Links to all NRB websites and contact information are available on the Membership page.For more information about getting NCLEX results, visit the Results Reporting section.