Nursing

Please visit the NCSBN website to view your state's application requirements. Application for Pennsylvania.

Apply at the end of your final semester; there is no advantage for applying earlier. We recommend applying after December 1st for fall grads, and after May 1st for spring grads.

Helpful Hints

• You must choose ONE state to apply to for your initial license
• Different states have different requirements for their application such as fingerprints, official transcripts, Dean’s signature, etc.
• If you are applying to a state that has additional paperwork that must be signed by a School of Nursing official, send documents (with your information already completed) to nbarker@wcupa.edu or spedicone@wcupa.edu starting approximately 2 weeks before graduation.
• If your state (other than Pennsylvania) requires a transcript, order the transcript from the University Registrar's Office. When ordering a transcript, wait until your degree has posted (you can check your unofficial transcript in RamPortal to confirm) or select the HOLD UNTIL DEGREE IS POSTED option to ensure the transcript is final. The School of Nursing cannot send the transcript on your behalf; you must personally order the transcript from the University Registrar’s Office.
• Save all correspondence until you receive your license

Create a profile through Pearson VUE and prepay the NCLEX exam fee. You will immediately receive an email confirmation. The current NCLEX registration fee is $200.

Helpful Hints

• Permission for special accommodations must be requested and received from your Nursing Regulatory Body (NRB) before you schedule your exam appointment
• Enter your name on the NCLEX application EXACTLY as it is printed on the picture identification you will present at the testing center
• Acceptable Identification
  
  Please review the NCLEX Examination Bulletin and follow all directions exactly as stated. You risk being denied admission to take the test if you do not follow the directions.
• Valid U.S. drivers license
• Valid U.S. State identification (Dept. of Motor-Vehicle issued)
• Valid Passport
• U.S. Military Identification
• Save all correspondence until you receive your license

After all grades are submitted, your degree will be posted, and we will submit your NEV to the PA SBON

*It is your responsibility to make sure that any other state specific paperwork has been submitted to the DON or Registrar in a timely manner. Delays in submission of paperwork will result in a delay receiving your ATT.

When you receive your Authorization to Test (ATT) you may then schedule your NCLEX test date. Expect to wait several weeks after graduating to receive your ATT

Since testing slots fill quickly, schedule a date to take the NCLEX immediately upon receiving your ATT even if you do not want to take the exam immediately. You may take the examination at ANY Pearson Professional Center.

To find a location, go to https://www.nclex.com.

Once you sit for your NCLEX exam, you can check to see if you passed by searching the NCSBN website for your name.

Successful candidates usually see their license post within 2 business days of passing the NCLEX. You will receive an official license in the mail several weeks after passing.