licensing exam

8/8/2019 Licensing Exam

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Licensing by Examination:Application Process andProcedure

Step-by-step instruction from the

N. H. Board of NursingMargaret Walker RN, Executive DirectorNorma Blake, RN Assistant Director


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Initial considerations Factors to consider:

Date of graduation?

Current LNA license?

Licensed in NH first?


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Nursing CompactYour legal residence is the place you

consider home, the place the IRS sendsyour tax information, where you have adrivers license, where you pay rent ortaxes, where you vote.


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Licensing examination Refer to the instruction sheet

(http://www.state.nh.us/nursing-- go to

Applications and forms and then RN/LPNexamination)

Register directly with the testing center

You schedule where and when you take your

exam The NH Board of Nursing encourages you to

schedule as soon as possible to ensure yoursuccess!!


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On-line Licensure If you are a Licensed Nursing Assistant,

you can use your current user nameand registration number at the NHBoard of Nursing licensure site

www.state.nh.us/nursing


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Fees and temporary license Go to our website and follow the step-by-step

instructions found in theApplications and

Formssection of the website. Remember to complete a criminal

backgroundcheck as instructed during theapplication process.

Note: The Criminal Background results arevalid for 120 daysmake sure you time thisso that you dont have to do this more thanonce!


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Criminal Background Checks

(CBCs) Remember to have the form notarized

and send the fees

Allow 7-10 days for the board to receivethe CBC from the NH State Police

Obtain FBI finger print cards from the

NH BON and follow the instructionslisted on the home page of the boardwebsite www.state.nh.us/nursing


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Application procedure Official School Transcript must confirm your

graduation date. The NH BON must receive a

sealed copy of your transcript. Always keep a copy of your transcript in your

personal filesyou never know when you willneed a copy!

Complete the application following theinstructions


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Completed nurse licensure

application Make sure you have sent the application (fully

completed), your transcript, Criminal

Background Check, application fees.

Upon receipt of these documents, the NH

Board of Nursing will notify the testing center.Remember to register with the testing centeras instructed on the step-by-step instructionsfrom the board.


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Authorization to Test (ATT) You will receive this ATT from PearsonDO

NOT LOSE THIS YOU MUST BRING THIS TO

THE EXAM

You can schedule your exam (anywhere, any

state). The testing service must guarantee ascheduled date within 30 days of yourrequest. (If you refuse the date, they canbump you to a later date).


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The NCLEX You are scheduled for 5 hours-- so take your

time. Most people average 1.5-2.0 hours to

complete. TAKE YOUR TIME Come to the test well rested, schedule a time

that is best for you!

When you schedule, have an idea of your

availability ahead of time-the scheduler willdump you out after 10 minutes.

Document the date and time as they will notremind you


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Licensure testing in an other

state?Google or go to NCSBN.org to find the

state you wish to take the NCLEX

Contact your desired state and askthem for the testing and licensurerequirements of that state.

Follow the state requirements.


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The day of the NCLEX Be on time. If you have problems, you can

be up to 30 minutes late. If longer, call them.

Have your current drivers license with youeven if someone is driving you. You will need2 current forms ofID with you with one ofthem being a picture ID.

Dont bring books, large decorative pins,large barrettes for your hair. All items mustbe placed in lockers and cannot accompanyyou into the testing room.


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Notes for the exam They will give you a white board to

write on. You can write notes you thinkyou will need on the white board butrememberif you ask for anotherboard, you will lose the notes (you must

turn in board #1) if you ask for anotherwhite board. You cannot erase board#1.


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The test The least amount of question is 85--most

amount of questions is 200.

The test is individualized for each student You cannot go back to a questionYou are

asked if this is your final answer before youproceed to the next question.

The screen will shut offgo black when youhave finished. You will think there has been apower failurebut that is what happens!


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If working under a temporary

licenseAs a graduate nurse working with a

temporary license (before taking the

NCLEX), you must sign your name withGN for Registered Nurse program andGPN for Practical Nurse program. Youmust work under the supervision of the

RN. Check the board website for thestipulations of nurse supervision for thegraduate nurse.


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Temporary Licensure once

NCLEX results are available If you pass the NCLEX- your license is

activated on the verification website

If you fail the NCLEX, your temporarylicense immediately goes away

regardless of the 120 days.


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What ifI fail the NCLEX?You can reapply in 45 days following

the instructions provided by Pearson-Vue.

(You will need to repay all of the testing

and licensure fees.)


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Orientation to a nursing jobYou must have a license for orientation

to a nursing position


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Good Luck!! Welcome to the NH Nursing community.

Your board office wishes you a successful

nursing practice and can be reached at: www.state.nh.us/nursing or 271-2323

Margaret Walker, Executive Director:[email protected]

Norma Blake, Assistant Director:[email protected]

[email protected]

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