National Council of State Boards of Nursing
The Board of Nursing is an active member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. The NCSBN website is an excellent tool for … Continue reading
Licensed Practical Nurse & Registered Nurse by Endorsement
Licensed Practical Nurse & Registered Nurse by Examination
Practical and Registered Nurse Education Program
Practical and Registered Nurse Education Program
I endorsed in from another state. How many contact hours do I need to renew my license?
Most initial licenses are not valid for the full 2 years. One (1) contact hour is required for each month, or partial month, of the licensure cycle, including two (2) hours on Prevention of Medical Errors and two (2) hours … Continue reading
If I do not have an active license in another state, do I qualify for licensure by endorsement?
Have you ever taken the NCLEX or State Board Test Pool Exam? If you have, you may qualify for endorsement. Please review the Qualifications for endorsement or more information.
I missed my scheduled examination date. What should I do?
If you either fail to arrive, fail to reschedule, or cancel your NCLEX appointment without giving three business days’ notice to Pearson VUE where you are scheduled, you will forfeit your examination fee and your Authorization to Test will be … Continue reading
Can I submit one payment to cover the application and testing fees?
No, you will need to send in one money order or cashier’s check for the application fee and another to Pearson VUE for the NCLEX testing fee. These fees are mailed to two different places. Please see the application (Examination … Continue reading
What does Graduate Nurse Status mean?
This status allows the holder to practice nursing under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse if they meet the following qualifications: It has not been more than three months since you have graduated from an approved program You have … Continue reading