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!
Trauma Columnist traumaRUs, MSN, APRN 153 Articles; 21,231 Posts Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU. Has 31 years experience. May 25, 2011 NCLEX is a national exam. I'm not sure why you want to take it in two places? Are you a foreign grad?
jessicanne 15 Posts May 25, 2011 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.
Trauma Columnist traumaRUs, MSN, APRN 153 Articles; 21,231 Posts Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU. Has 31 years experience. May 25, 2011 Got it. Can you just apply to take the NCLEX in IL?IL can be kinda slow as you are finding out.
haunani, BSN, RN 127 Posts Specializes in Ortho/Neuro (2yrs); Mom/Baby (6yrs); LDRP (<1yr). Has 12 years experience. May 29, 2011 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.)
jessicanne 15 Posts May 29, 2011 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.
Trauma Columnist traumaRUs, MSN, APRN 153 Articles; 21,231 Posts Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU. Has 31 years experience. May 29, 2011 No. You only sit once for the NCLEX so once you pass in NY just endorse your license to IL
haunani, BSN, RN 127 Posts Specializes in Ortho/Neuro (2yrs); Mom/Baby (6yrs); LDRP (<1yr). Has 12 years experience. May 31, 2011 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!
c0untzer0, ASN, BSN 16 Posts Specializes in Psychiatric nursing. Has 13 years experience. Jun 1, 2011 Notice step #1.From the test center administrator:The 8 Steps of the NCLEX1. 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) within365 days of your registration and payment.* Third-party payments must only be sent to the address listed athttp://www.ncsbn.org/2017.htm.* There are no refunds of NCLEX fees for any reason.3. Receive Acknowledgement of Receipt of Registration fromPearson 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 mustbe changed 24 hours in advance of the original date andtime.n Saturday, Sunday or Monday appointments must be changedno later than Friday at least 1 full business day in advance ofthe original date and time.7. Arrive for exam appointment and present your ATT letterand acceptable identification (ID):* In U.S., American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands andU.S. Virgin Islands test centers, the only acceptable forms ofID are:n U.S. Drivers license (Department of Motor Vehicle-issued)(if expired, a renewal slip that includes a photograph and asignature must be presented as well)n U.S. State identification (Department of Motor Vehicleissued)n U.S. military identificationn Passportn In all other test centers, only a passport is acceptable.n All IDs listed above must be: written in English, signed inEnglish, valid (not expired) and include a photographn IDs from a U.S. Sanctioned (Embargoed) country must followthe policy listed at http://www.ncsbn.org/1221.htm.n If you cannot provide your ATT letter and acceptable ID atyour appointment, you will have to reregister and repay forthe NCLEX examination to obtain a new ATT8. Receive your results from your board of nursingapproximately one month after your exam.Hope this helps.
