1. Process CES Application – Healthcare Profession and Science Report by CGFNS ($335). CES is the evaluation of nursing education and license for internationally educated nurses. This is a requirement in NCLEX application in Nevada and in most states.
2. Submit a completed and signed Nevada NCLEX application form, including the applicable license and fingerprinting fees (money order, cashier’s or personal check, or MasterCard™, Visa™, Discover™ or American Express™ debit or credit card) made payable to the Nevada State Board of Nursing. Fees are not refundable. You can download Nevada NCLEX Application Form here or you can request Nevada NCLEX Application together with 2 fingerprint cards by mail.
3. Submit 2 Fingerprint cards. All applicants must submit 2 fingerprint cards(FD-258) provided by Nevada State Board of Nursing, together with Fingerprint Submission form(included in the application form) and a payment of $51.25. You may pay by credit or debit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express), personal or cashier’s check, or money order, payable to the Nevada State Board of Nursing. (U.S. Funds only.). If youdownload an NCLEX application from the Nevada Board’s website, fingerprint cards will be mailed to you upon receipt of your NCLEX application in the Board office. If you request an application by mail, fingerprint cards will be included in that packet. Submit it to:
Nevada State Board of Nursing,4. Register for NCLEX-RN exam at Pearsonvue($200). If you’re CES report has been issued by CGFNS and all of the requirements above was received by Nevada State Board, you can now register for NCLEX exam at Pearsonvue.com/nclex. You can check my Pearsonvue Registration Steps post on how to do it. Note: Once registered, your ATT will be issued and you have to schedule AND take the NCLEX exam within 90 days.
5011 Meadowood Mall Way, Suite 300,
Reno, NV 89502-6547
Toll free (888) 590-6726, fax (775) 687-7707
5. Schedule the NCLEX exam. You can check available slots by logging in to your Pearsonvue account. If you will take it in Pearsonvue Testing Centers outside US, you can only do it by phone and there’s a fee of $150. Check my post about NCLEX Scheduling thru phone here.
6. Take the NCLEX exam. Bring your ATT and passport to Pearsonvue testing center on your scheduled date of exam.
Additional Nevada NCLEX Application Notes:
- Nevada State Board of Nursing requires Social Security Number (SSN). Nevada NCLEX Applications will be accepted for processing without a U.S. SSN but a permanent license will not be issued without an SSN.
- Your NCLEX application for licensure is valid for one year from the date received by the Board, so be sure to complete the application within that period. It is your responsibility to follow up with the Board to determine the ongoing status of your NCLEX application.
- NCLEX Results: The Nevada Board will mail test results to your address of record. You should receive the written results within three to four weeks after the examination. The Board will not give you the results over the telephone.
- The Board no longer issues hard card licenses/certificates. You can check your license online.
