Applying for NCLEX by State: Overview
Generic playbook for NCLEX application, state BON, NCSBN, ATT.
NCLEX application is a two-step process: state BON + NCSBN.
Step 1: State BON
Apply for licensure with your state board. Background check. Fingerprints. Transcripts. Application fee ($150-500 varies).
Step 2: NCSBN registration
$200 NCLEX registration. Pearson VUE account.
Step 4: Schedule
Pearson VUE online or phone. Book ASAP, popular times fill weeks out.
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