NCLEX-RN

Starting the Application Process (Exam Registration) for NCLEX-RN Exam

To register for an exam, follow the steps below to begin your initial exam registration:

1. When registering for the first time, click the Get Started button.
   
   

Step 1: Choosing a Nursing Regulatory Body (NRB)

1. Select your Country, State/Province, and Nursing Regulatory Body from the dropdown menus, or click the country and state/province on the map to make the selection.
2. To proceed, click the Next button. To exit the registration process without saving, click the Cancel button. To return to the previous page, click the Back button.
   
   

Step 2: Select an Exam

1. Click the Exam dropdown and select the NCLEX-RN exam. 
2. To proceed, click the Next button. To exit without saving, click the Cancel button. Click the Back button to return to the previous page.
   
   

Step 3: General Information

1. The next step in the application process is completing the General Information form.
   Note:
   1. All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory and must be completed. 
   2. The following fields will be automatically prepopulated and cannot be edited: First Name, Last Name, Zip Code, Country, State, and City. If you want to make a change, you need to go to your profile and submit the demographic form (For more information on demographic forms, click Section Profile) to request a change.
   3. Ensure that you review the prepopulated information in the form. The form may vary based on the NRB.
2. Click the Next button to proceed. To exit without saving, click the Cancel button.
   
   

Step 4: Provide Education History

1. On the education page, provide the details of your completed education. 
2. Complete all required fields, including Country, State/Province, Program Name, Graduation Date. 
3. Click the Next button to proceed. To return to the previous page, click the Back button. To exit without saving, click the Cancel button.
   
   

Step 5: Request Accommodation

1. If you do not require accommodation for your exam, select No and then click Next.
2. If you require accommodation for your exam, select Yes and select your Exam Mode (Remote or Test Center), Accommodation Type, and Reason for Accommodation.
3. After you have provided your accommodation information, upload the supporting documentation. Accepted document formats include PDF, JPEG, or PNG and must be no larger than 4 MB.
4. If you require more than one (1) accommodation, click Add New Accommodation to add additional accommodation requests. 
5. After adding the accommodation details, click the Next button to proceed. To return to the previous page, click the Back button. To exit without saving, click the Cancel button.
   
   

Step 6: Read and Agree to Exam Policies

1. Once you have completed the registration form, please read the policies, agree to the Terms and Conditions, and agree to the NCSBN Biometric Policy.
   
   
    
2. Click the Submit button to submit your exam registration application for review and approval. To return the previous page, click the Back button. To exit without saving and submitting, click Cancel.
   
   
    
3. To proceed with submitting your registration application, click Proceed to continue to payment. To change your NRB or exam type, click Change NRB.
   
   

Payment Information

Cart Information

1. In the cart, you can review the Exam Name, Fee Type, Unit Price, and Amount.   
2. Click Next to proceed to the billing address. To exit without making a payment, click Cancel.
   
   

Billing Address

1. Enter your billing address associated with your payment method. If it is the same address in your application, click Same as personal information. 
2. Click Next to proceed with the payment. To go back to the previous screen, click Back. To exit without saving, click Cancel.
   
   

Payment

1. Select a payment option from Credit Card, PayPal, Online Banking, Affirm, and Wallet. 
2. Enter the payment details based on your payment method.
3. Click Make Payment to complete the transaction. To return to the previous page, click Back. To exit without making a payment, click Cancel.

Payment Success

1. After clicking Make Payment, you will receive the payment receipt.  
2. Click the X close icon in the top right corner to close the window.
   
   
    
3. To review payment details at any time, click thethree dots in the top right corner of the application and click Payment Details.
   
   
    
4. After clicking on the payment details, you will be able to view the payment receipt. To print the receipt, click Print Receipt.
   
   

Application Status

1. Once your application has been submitted, navigate to the Applications from the left-side menu and the application status will show as Awaiting Approval.