How To Apply For NCLEX Testing

Here are the guidelines on how to apply for NCLEX Testing in the US:

In order to receive a US nursing license, you must pick a state, complete the application and meet their requirements and if they find you eligible, you will have to undergo testing also commonly known as NCLEX, before you can work as an RN in the USA.


Each State Nursing Board has its own fee schedule and specific requirements (e.g. CGFNS, CES, TOEFL, TSE)
The time it takes to approve your credentials and process your application varies from state to state.



All nurses must pass NCLEX .



The Board will supply you with an NCLEX application which could be downlowded in their webpages.

The current fee to register with NCLEX is $200 and you must indicate at the time of application which Board you've chosen.Processing times vary from state to state from (4-16 weeks)

After you have met the requirements, been approved by the Board and applied for NCLEX you will be issued an ATT (Authorization to Test) and can schedule your NCLEX exam at your convinience.


You must have an ATT before you can to take the exam.

The NCLEX exam can be scheduled anywhere in the US or it's territories, and other countries like the Philippines and Hong Kong and is offered year-round.

You do not have to take the NCLEX exam in the State where you applied.


At some testing centers the appointments go very quickly so plan to schedule your appointment early.