NCLEX-RN Application Process
Category: About the NCLEX-RN, Posted on August 31st, 2009 by adminNo Comments
The National Council Licensure Examination for Nurses (NCLEX-RN) is an exam that should be taken by foreign nurses that aspire to practice their profession in the USA. It is entirely known as a hard and expensive exam. Aside from that a lot of nurses are confused and have difficulty in completing the associated paper works of the licensure process and the whole process itself.
There are two possible steps to take with regards to the registration process. First is to apply to the Board of Licensure. After completing the licensure application, an Authorization to Test (ATT) will be sent to the applicant in a few days. Once the ATT is received, it will then be used for his/her testing appointment which will be released by the testing center.
Another step is through registering in The Chauncery Group for Exam. As soon as the completed registration form is received by the group, the applicant will be issued an acknowledgement card. An eligibility status will then be requested by the group to the Board of Licensure for the issuance of the ATT and thus the exam schedule.
An assigned candidate number is seen on the ATT, this is needed for the exam scheduling. The ATT has an expiration date therefore the exam should be taken within its dates of validity or before it expires, otherwise the owner would have to re-apply and pay the testing fees again. The exam can be taken according to the individual’s preference in terms of schedule and location (locations provided by the Board). You can obtain more information by visiting the website of your preferred location or by calling them directly.
The NCLEX-RN application is not really a very intricate process as what we have always thought. If we know the right information regarding its process then everything could go smoothly. So if you have plans of taking the NCLEX-RN you might as well start researching and familiarizing with the application process this early to save yourself from the stress of committing errors brought about by misinformation. Good luck nurses!