by manurse06

Hi,
I graduated a few weeks ago and sent in my applications a few days after graduation (to MA state board and Pearson vue). How long does it take to get an authorization to test? I want to take the NCLEX asap. Thanks!

Re: How long does it take to get ATT for NCLEX

I don't know about MA but in Ohio we were told that it could take anywhere from a few days to a few months! UGH! I hope you get your letter soon! It must be maddening to have to wait when you are READY to jump on this! Best of luck to you!

Re: How long does it take to get ATT for NCLEX

Thanks for asking this. I was wondering too. I applied to the state and Pearson online over 2 weeks ago. I've already paid the fees and am just waiting for ATT, so I can set up a test date. Also I applied for a temp license from my state, because I need it in order to start my job June 12th. I'm starting to worry that something happened. We were assured by applying right after graduation, we would receive everything before we started June jobs.

Re: How long does it take to get ATT for NCLEX

It depends on how quickly that your school sends in your transcripts, nothing will be processed without that, even the temporary permit.

The only difference between the temporary permit and the license is the passing of the NCLREX exam. You must still meet all other licensing requirements, and this means that they have your transcripts to evaluate.

Re: How long does it take to get ATT for NCLEX

Originally Posted by crmson_lady

Thanks for asking this. I was wondering too. I applied to the state and Pearson online over 2 weeks ago. I've already paid the fees and am just waiting for ATT, so I can set up a test date. Also I applied for a temp license from my state, because I need it in order to start my job June 12th. I'm starting to worry that something happened. We were assured by applying right after graduation, we would receive everything before we started June jobs.

We were told that we had to send in the form for licensure but that the school would send in the transcripts. What I did was get an extra copy of my official transcript(cost me $2.00) and sent it in with the rest of my paperwork. I also sent it via certified mail so I knew that they had received it. All in all it cost me about $10.00 to do this but it took less than a week for me to get my temporary GN license. I just didn't trust my school to send things in a timely fashion-I've been burned before.

Re: How long does it take to get ATT for NCLEX

Wow, I'm worried about not having all of my stuff done for my job starting in August. I know that classmates who sent in their stuff a couple months ago are just geting their ATT's (in NJ) so evidently the college did send our stuff into the state. I sent in my Pearson-Vue months ago and just sent in my BON stuff last week and I'm all freaked out that I'm not going to have my ATT before the last week of July so that I can start my job in August.

Re: How long does it take to get ATT for NCLEX

I registered with Pearson Vue on april 3rd, graduated on may 13th and got my ATT on may 16th.

Re: How long does it take to get ATT for NCLEX

Originally Posted by manurse06

Hi,
I graduated a few weeks ago and sent in my applications a few days after graduation (to MA state board and Pearson vue). How long does it take to get an authorization to test? I want to take the NCLEX asap. Thanks!

Have you checked with your schol to make sure that they have submitted all the necessary paperwork?- This could be the reason for the delay.

Re: How long does it take to get ATT for NCLEX

I'm in North Carolina
Graduated 5/15, school sent transcripts 5/22, I registered with Pearson 5/24 and got my ATT 6/4. I test 6/28 but I had to go outside my nearest center to get a date.

Re: How long does it take to get ATT for NCLEX

Originally Posted by leixlip

I'm in North Carolina
Graduated 5/15, school sent transcripts 5/22, I registered with Pearson 5/24 and got my ATT 6/4. I test 6/28 but I had to go outside my nearest center to get a date.

Don't forget to tell 'em 'bout your dear old friend from your school who is STILL wating for ATT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!! I think it's time I call my friend "Scott" again at the BON