How to apply for IL NCLEX from out of state?

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I want to take the NCLEX for IL and NY (where I've already applied) at the same time. I've called the number for IL I was given where there was no answer in the "NCLEX" department so I had to leave a voice mail. They never returned my call. Does anybody know how to apply to sit for the NCLEX from out of state and if you can sit for two states at once? Thanks for your help!

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

NCLEX is a national exam. I'm not sure why you want to take it in two places? Are you a foreign grad?

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No, I'm not foreign. I'm currently in NY and will be taking my boards here. I wanted to see if I could sit for two states for once because that would be a faster way to get my license in IL (I will be moving there in 2 months). It takes awhile to get endorsement approval (I know because I'm still awaiting approval of my LPN license in IL). So instead of waiting to get a test date in NY, then getting all appropriate paperwork filled out by NY state to send to IL, and then awaiting approval for my endorsement - I'm hoping there's a way to kill two birds with one.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Got it. Can you just apply to take the NCLEX in IL?

IL can be kinda slow as you are finding out.

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Specializes in Ortho/Neuro (2yrs); Mom/Baby (6yrs); LDRPN (4+yr).

Is there a reason you aren't just applying for an IL license by examination? (I mean, why go for the NY license if you know you're leaving NY soon?)

I just graduated from a program in NY and didn't even bother applying for the NY license... just went straight for the IL license. (I'm moving out there next week.)

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because I'm currently employed at a place where I'll get a pretty good pay raise once I have my RN. Even if the raise is only for a month - it's definitely enough to make getting my NY license worth it. My question is just if I can sit for both states at one time.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

No. You only sit once for the NCLEX so once you pass in NY just endorse your license to IL

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Specializes in Ortho/Neuro (2yrs); Mom/Baby (6yrs); LDRPN (4+yr).
because I'm currently employed at a place where I'll get a pretty good pay raise once I have my RN. Even if the raise is only for a month - it's definitely enough to make getting my NY license worth it. My question is just if I can sit for both states at one time.
That makes sense! :idea:
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Specializes in Psychiatric nursing.

Notice step #1.

From the test center administrator:

The 8 Steps of the NCLEX

1. Apply for licensure with one board of nursing.

2. Register and pay $200 with Pearson VUE via the Internet,

telephone or mail.

* Use the exact name that is on your ID (see #7).

* Using an e-mail address ensures that all further information/

letters from Pearson VUE will come via e-mail. Otherwise, U.S.

mail will be used.

* You must be made eligible by the board of nursing (#4) within

365 days of your registration and payment.

* Third-party payments must only be sent to the address listed at

http://www.ncsbn.org/2017.htm.

* There are no refunds of NCLEX fees for any reason.

3. Receive Acknowledgement of Receipt of Registration from

Pearson VUE.

4. Receive eligibility from the board of nursing.

5. Receive Authorization to Test (ATT) letter from Pearson VUE.

* You must test within the validity dates. They are no extensions.

* Check that your name matches your ID (see #7).

6. Schedule an exam appointment via the Internet or telephone

(telephone only for international scheduling).

* If you need to reschedule your appointment:

n Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday appointments must

be changed 24 hours in advance of the original date and

time.

n Saturday, Sunday or Monday appointments must be changed

no later than Friday at least 1 full business day in advance of

the original date and time.

7. Arrive for exam appointment and present your ATT letter

and acceptable identification (ID):

* In U.S., American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and

U.S. Virgin Islands test centers, the only acceptable forms of

ID are:

n U.S. Drivers license (Department of Motor Vehicle-issued)

(if expired, a renewal slip that includes a photograph and a

signature must be presented as well)

n U.S. State identification (Department of Motor Vehicleissued)

n U.S. military identification

n Passport

n In all other test centers, only a passport is acceptable.

n All IDs listed above must be: written in English, signed in

English, valid (not expired) and include a photograph

n IDs from a U.S. Sanctioned (Embargoed) country must follow

the policy listed at http://www.ncsbn.org/1221.htm.

n If you cannot provide your ATT letter and acceptable ID at

your appointment, you will have to reregister and repay for

the NCLEX examination to obtain a new ATT

8. Receive your results from your board of nursing

approximately one month after your exam.

Hope this helps.

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