Follow these steps to ensure proper registration for the NCLEX examinations:

1. Submit an application for licensure to the board of nursing where you wish to be licensed. Then, verify that you meet all of the board of nursing’s eligibility requirements to take the NCLEX examination.

2. Register for the NCLEX with Pearson VUE via the Internet, telephone or by mailing in a registration form obtained from your board of nursing (photocopies of the registration form are not accepted).

3. Receive an acknowledgement of receipt of registration from Pearson VUE.

4. Receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) letter from Pearson VUE once eligibility is granted by the board of nursing.

5. Schedule to take the exam.

6. You will receive your results approximately one month after taking the examination. Please note, some boards of nursing allow candidates to access their unofficial results 48 hours after the examination via the Quick Results Service for a fee. Contact your board of nursing for more information about this service.

Additional important information for candidates taking the NCLEX examination is available by visiting www.ncsbn.org/1213.htm.