Apply for NCLEX Nursing Exam

What do you need to know to apply?

If you are a new nursing graduate or an international nurse who has never been licensed in any US state or jurisdiction, you will need to take the NCLEX (National Council Licensing Examination). Start by reviewing the requirements for the options below.

851-031-0006 General Eligibility Requirements for All Initial Applications for License, License Renewal, and License Reactivation
851-031-0015 Eligibility for Licensure by Examination for Graduates of Programs in the United States with a designated NCLEX® Program Code
851-031-0021 Licensure by Examination for Graduates of Nursing Programs Outside of the US or from Programs without an NCLEX® Program Code and Who Have Less than 400 Practice Hours in Two Years from Graduation
851-031-0026 Licensure By Examination for Graduates of Nursing Programs Outside of The US or From Programs Without An NCLEX® Program Code and Who Meet The Practice Requirements of 400 Hours of Nursing Practice in The Two Years Preceding Receipt of A Completed Application. This Section Is Also Applicable to Internationally Educated and Licensed Applicants Who Will Be Attending A Graduate Program That Includes A Hands-On Practice Practicum
851-031-0027 Licensure by Examination for Graduates of Programs in Canada
851-031-0032 Licensure by Examination for Graduates of Programs in Puerto Rico

Ready to apply?

Proceed to our online licensing portal.