Your NCLEX application roadmap, for every U.S. state.
Pick a state to see exactly how to apply for NCLEX-RN licensure — requirements, fees, documents, and step-by-step instructions tailored to each Board of Nursing.
NCLEX Application Guide by State
Click any state on the map to view its full RN application guide.
Hover a state, then click to open its NCLEX application guide.
🇵🇠Special Guide
NCLEX for Filipino Nurses
PRC license, CGFNS, IELTS/TOEFL, taking the NCLEX in Manila, VisaScreen and the EB-3 visa — the full path, explained step by step.
How the NCLEX process works
The path is similar in every state — only the board, fees, and a few requirements change.
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Apply to the Board
Submit your application to your chosen state's Board of Nursing.
- 2
Send School Documents
Have your transcript and credentials sent directly to the board.
- 3
Register with Pearson VUE
Register for the NCLEX-RN and pay the $200 fee.
- 4
Receive your ATT
Get your Authorization to Test once you're deemed eligible.
- 5
Schedule the NCLEX
Book your exam at a Pearson VUE center — including international sites.
- 6
Take the Exam
Sit the NCLEX-RN (CAT + Next Gen clinical judgment items).
- 7
Get Licensed
Pass and receive your RN license from the state board.
Check off each task and track your progress — it saves automatically.