Can someone clarify this?

ms_sgr, BSN, NP · May 21, 2012

Okay, so I sent in everything needed to the board. I am waiting for them to okay me. I have not registered with Pearson-Vue. I am afraid to register and then be denied by the board and lose 200 dollars (the Pearson-Vue fee is not refundable). Right now, for me, 200 bucks is a lot of money. So, is there a way that I can find out if I have been ok'd by the board to take NCLEX without having to register with Pearson Vue to get an ATT?

The board will email you the ATT code. You can go to the board register site and check your status.

KimberlyRN89, BSN, RN · May 21, 2012

The board will email you the ATT code. You can go to the board register site and check your status.

Pearson Vue sends you Authorization to Test, not your board of nursing. You can't receive your ATT until you get OK'd by your state BON.https://www.ncsbn.org/2911.htm

OP, this is a question that you should address to your state's board of nursing. Why would they deny you?

scameron · May 21, 2012

I had to reg. with pearson vue b4 I reg. with board.

travelcat18 · May 21, 2012

From what I understand, you have to complete both the app with your state BON and register with Pearson Vue. Pearson Vue sends you the ATT once you have been approved by the board (your application is complete, you've paid your fee, they've received your certificate of completion from your school, and your criminal background check (and fingerprints) have come back-- this is my experience in Indiana). If you're concerned you won't be approved, contact your state board.

Good luck!

Indian_rn2b · May 21, 2012

- Send your application to the board

-They will send you the eligibility letter(within 2 weeks)

-Go to Pearson website and register for exam($200)(so you will have to wait for the eligibility letter from the board before registering with the Pearson)

-Pearson will email or mail the ATT to you and you would need ATT code to schedule a date for the test

You should register with pearson ONLY after you get your ELIGIBILITY letter..Otherwise you would lose your 200 dollars..

travelcat18 · May 21, 2012

Definitely check with your board as it looks like every state is a little different. In Indiana, we didn't get eligibility letters. We were told that we would be contacted only if they needed additional information (or of course if they denied our application for any reason).