To work as a registered nurse in USA, the applicant must be licensed in the state where he/she is going to practice. Initial licensure in a state is awarded by receiving a passing grade in the NCLEX exam. NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) is designed to make sure that each nurse has the knowledge to practice safely at a minimum of an entry level registered nurse. This examination is application-based.
 The NCLEX® examination is designed to test knowledge, skills and abilities essential to the safe and effective practice of nursing at the entry level. NCLEX examination results are an important component used by boards of nursing to make decisions about licensure. Only boards of nursing can release NCLEX examination results to candidates.
The exam contains multiple choice questions depicting clinical situations that an entry level nurse might face. Other requirements for licensure may differ from state to state.
The general categories covered by the examination are: s
- Safe, Effective Care Environment
- Health Promotion and Maintenance
- Psychosocial Integrity
- hysiological Integrity
Eligibility criteria
To take the NCLEX examination, candidates must satisfy these requirements:
- Apply for licensure in the state or territory in which you wish to be licensed.
- Meet all of the board of nursing's eligibility requirements to take the NCLEX examination.
- Register for the examination.
Registration Process Overview
- Submit an application for licensure to the board of nursing in the state or territory where you wish to be licensed.
- Register for the NCLEX Examination with Pearson VUE.
- Receive Confirmation of Registration from Pearson VUE.
- The board of nursing makes the candidate eligible to take the NCLEX.
- Receive Authorization to Test (ATT) from Pearson VUE.
Download the NCLEX® Candidate Bulletin for registration and scheduling information.
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