NCLEX Question

Hi All,

Well, I put my move to the USA on hold, and now that I'm moving out of province to move to USA eventually, I've lost ALL info on my computer on steps to write NCLEX!!! I did find the download for Visa Screen and Minnesota License. Now here is my question - I am going to be living in ONtario for summer and am 4 hrs from the Minnesota Border. I am going to write the NCLEX during this time, but don't know when cause it is only a 4 hour drive to testing site, I want it to be flexible. Now, do I absolutley need to have my Minnesota License Application BEFORE I book to write (I will need to get working on this pronto if this is the case) or can I just book through Pearson Vue and then go down to write, pay the fees, and once get results apply for Minn. License...I am not sure where I am going to work, but am taking a relative down to the Mayo Clinic in Rochestor, Minnesota in July and am going to check out the hospital while down there and do some networking if I like it... Thanks for the Help in Advance.