REGISTER FOR NCLEX

STATES NCLEX INFORMATION

31. OHIO

Ohio NCLEX Application – Nursing Step 1: Applying with the Ohio State Board of Nursing Ohio NCLEX Application: You will need to turn in a paper application. This is the Ohio State Board’s web site. All information here is taken from that source. Start Here: Go to the Licensure Information page and choose the ‘Examination Application Packet.’ International Students: Instructions for those educated or endorsed from foreign schools are included in the packet. They will charge you $75. This is the State Board Fee. Ohio Board of Nursing Contact:

  • Email: licensure@nursing.ohio.gov
  • General Information: 614.466.6940
  • Initial Licensure Unit: 614.995.7675
  • 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
Click the application link and print out the application if you don’t have one. Instructions are included. Follow them closely. Move on to Step 2 to register with Pearson Vue.

32. OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma NCLEX Application – Nursing Step 1: Applying with the Oklahoma Board of Nursing Oklahoma NCLEX Application: This link takes you to the Oklahoma Board of Nursing Home. You can refer to this website, if needed, for more details. Start Here: Go to the License Registration Page and follow the instructions to apply online. Board of Nursing Contact:

  • General Phone:405.962.1800
Follow the instructions on the application closely.

33. PENNSYLVANIA

Pennsylvania NCLEX Application – Nursing Step 1: Applying with the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing Pennsylvania NCLEX Application: All applications in Pennsylvania can be handled online or by paper. This is the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing web site. All information here is taken from that source. Online Application

  1. Go to the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing page and click on the link ‘online examinations.’
  2. You can also read these Frequently Asked Questions.
  3. If you haven’t already, follow this link to start your application process.
Paper Application Here are the complete instructions and application. They will charge you $35 for each application (if you apply for a temporary permit). This is the State Board Fee. Pennsylvania Board of Nursing Contact:
  • P.O. Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
  • Email: ST-NURSE@pa.gov
  • Phone: 717.783.7142
Go to Step 2 to register with Pearson Vue

34. SOUTH CAROLINA.

South Carolina NCLEX Application – Nursing Step 1: Applying with the South Carolina Board of Nursing South Carolina NCLEX Application: This link takes you to the South Carolina Board of Nursing Home. You can refer to this website, if needed, for more details. Start Here: Go to the RN Applicant Forms Page and choose the appropriate application form for you. International Students: Instructions for those educated or endorsed from foreign schools can be found on the same page linked above, and also in the licensing requirements section. Board of Nursing Contact:

Follow the instructions on the application closely.

35. TENNESSEE

Tennessee NCLEX Application – Nursing Step 1: Applying with the Tennessee Board of Nursing Tennessee NCLEX Application: This link takes you to the Tennessee Board of Nursing Home. You can refer to this website, if needed, for more details. Start Here: Go to the Examination Information Page. Tennessee does not release its applications online.. International Students: Instructions for those educated or endorsed from foreign schools are included in the document linked to above. Board of Nursing Contact:

  • Phone:(615)532-5166
Follow the instructions on the document closely

36. UTAH.

Utah NCLEX Application – Nursing Step 1: Applying with the Utah DOPL Utah NCLEX Application: You will need to turn in a paper application. This is the DOPL Homepage. All information here is taken from that source. Start Here: Go to the Nursing Licensure page and choose the ‘Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse’ link. International Students: Instructions for those educated or endorsed from foreign schools are included in the link above. They will charge you $100. This is the State Board Fee that includes your fingerprints and background check. Utah Board of Nursing Contact:

  • Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing P.O. Box 146741 Salt Lake City UT 84114-6741
  • Contact by Email
  • Phone: 801.530.6628
Click the application link and print out the application if you don’t have one. Instructions are included. Follow them closely. Move on to Step 2 to register with Pearson Vue.

37. VERMONT

Vermont NCLEX Application – Nursing Step 1: Applying with the Vermont State Board of Nursing Vermont NCLEX Application: You will need to turn in a paper application. This is the Vermont State Board’s Homepage. All information here is taken from that source. Start Here: Go to the Nursing Information page and choose the appropriate link. International Students: Instructions for those educated or endorsed from foreign schools are also provided on the page above. They will charge you $90. This is the State Board Fee. Vermont Board of Nursing Contact:

  • Vermont Board of Nursing National Life Bldg., North FL 2 Montpelier, VT 05620-3402
  • Nursing Contact: 802.828.2396
Click the application link and print out the application if you don’t have one. Instructions are included. Follow them closely. Move on to Step 2 to register with Pearson Vue

38. VIRGINIA.

Virginia NCLEX Application – Nursing Step 1: Applying with the Virginia State Board of Nursing Virginia NCLEX Application: All applications in Virginia are handled online. This is the Virginia State Board’s web site. All information here is taken from that source. Start Here: Go to the Forms and Applications page and choose the appropriate link. International Students: Instructions for those educated or endorsed from foreign schools are included in the page linked to above. They will charge you $190. This is the State Board Fee. Virginia Board of Nursing Contact:

Click the application link, enter your information, and complete the application online.

39. WASHINGTON

Washington NCLEX Application – Nursing Step 1: Applying with the Washington Board of Nursing Washington NCLEX Application: You will need to fill out a paper application in Washington. This link takes you to the Washington Department of Health Home. You can refer to this website, if needed, for more details. Start Here: Go to the Applications and Forms Page and choose the correct ‘Examination Application’ link. Washington Contact:

  • Address: Department of Health PO Box 1099 Olympia, WA 98507-1099
  • Email: nursing@doh.wa.gov
  • Phone: 360.236.4700
  • Fax: 360-236-4738
Follow the instructions on the application closely.

40. WEST VIRGINIA

West Virginia NCLEX Application – Nursing Step 1: Applying with the West Virginia State Board of Nursing West Virginia NCLEX Application: You will need to turn in a paper application. This is the West Virginia State Board’s web site. All information here is taken from that source. Start Here: Go to the RN Licensure Information page and choose the appropriate link. They will charge you $51.50. This is the State Board Fee. West Virginia Board of Nursing Contact:

  • West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses 101 Dee Drive Charleston, WV 25311-1620
  • Email: rnboard@wv.gov
  • General Information: 304.558.3596
Click the application link and print out the application if you don’t have one. Instructions are included. Follow them carefully. Move on to Step 2 to register with Pearson Vue.