Who is Eligible to Apply to Take the Examination - Important Information for All Exam Applicants - Registering with Pearson VUE

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Eligibility and exam requirements for NCLEX nursing licensure include specific approved education pathways, including Florida-approved programs and nationally accredited nursing programs issued an NCLEX code by NCSBN, plus recognized international or equivalent programs determined by the Board. The document also covers practical nurse equivalency options and Canadian testing/endorsement conditions, and explains how to register with Pearson VUE, noting nonrefundable fees and address-change notice expectations. It further lists Pearson VUE identification requirements, required materials at the test center, and consequences for missing scheduled testing timelines after ATT issuance.

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Who is Eligible to Apply to Take the Examination?

Education pathways with NCLEX code requirements

Practical Nurse exam eligibility (PNEQ)

Canadian testing and endorsement conditions

Important Information for All Exam Applicants

Pearson VUE registration timing and exceptions

NCLEX registration and nonrefundable fees

Address-change notification guidance

Registering with Pearson VUE (Continued)

Re-registration rules after ATT issuance

Pearson VUE Personal Identification Requirements

Required documents and accepted ID types

Who is Eligible to Apply to Take the Examination? Graduates from: 􀂷 Florida approved nursing education program as defined in Section 464.003, F.S. 􀂷 Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accrediting nursing program that has been issued an NCLEX code by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) . 􀂷 Nursing education program that is approved or recognized by the jurisdiction in which it is based and that has been issued an NCLEX code by NCSBN. 􀂷 Military nursing programs that have been issued an NCLEX code by NCSBN. Other military health related programs are not equivalent to professional nursing programs in Florida. Programs completed to qualify as a hospital corpsman, technician, physician or a physician's assistant are not classified as registered or practical nursing programs and are not equivalent. 􀂷 Generic Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher program that has been issued an NCLEX code by NCSBN. 􀂷 A non-NCSBN jurisdiction or international education program that the Board of Nursing determines is equivalent to an approved program. OR: 􀂷 Practical Nurse examination based on practical nursing equivalency (PNEQ) -Applicants who have successfully completed courses equivalent to practical nursing education in a registered nursing program. (See Nursing Education History, Section 2 in the application for more information. ) 􀂷 Canadian Registered Nurses who took the Canadian Nurses Association Testing Service (CNATS) Examination after August 8, 1995, must take the NCLEX Examination unless licensed in another state or territory. If test scores are in an acceptable range approved by the Board of Nursing, Canadian Registered Nurse applicants who took the CNATS prior to August 8, 1995, may be eligible for endorsement. Unless licensed in another U.S. state or territory, or took the NCLEX, Canadian Licensed Practical Nurses are required to apply by examination. Important Information for All Exam Applicants Failure to register for the examination with Pearson VUE will delay approval of your Authorization to Test (ATT) . Applicants should register with Pearson VUE prior to approval by the Board. 􀂷 Exception: Applicants educated outside the U.S. should not register with Pearson VUE until written approval is received from the board office. NCLEX Information: In addition to applying for licensure with the Board, all exam applicants must register with Pearson VUE and pay the fee. All fees paid to Pearson VUE are nonrefundable. You may register by telephone at 1-866-496-2539 or via the [internet at](internet at www.vue.com/nclex by using a)[ ](internet at www.vue.com/nclex by using a)[www.vue.com/nclex](internet at www.vue.com/nclex by using a)[ by using a](internet at www.vue.com/nclex by using a)[ ](internet at www.vue.com/nclex by using a)[valid credit card.](valid credit card.) You may access the NCLEX Candidate Bulletin via the [internet at:](internet at: www.vue.com/nclex)[ www.vue.com/nclex](internet at: www.vue.com/nclex) [Changing your address may cause problems with your exam process. Therefore](Changing your address may cause problems with your exam process. Therefore), you should notify the Board of Nursing of any address changes in writing as soon as possible. Address changes can beemailed [to: mqa.nursingappstatus@flhealth.gov](to: mqa.nursingappstatus@flhealth.gov) DH-MQA 1094, 06/16, Rule 64B9-3 .002, FAC Registering with Pearson VUE (Continued) Applicants who register with Pearson VUE AFTER they are made eligible need to contact the board office to report your registration. This notification is necessary to ensure your approval is sent to Pearson VUE. ***Any applicant who does not take their scheduled examination within 90 days of the ATT being issued must re-register with Pearson VUE and notify the board office. The Board is notable to grant extensions.*** Pearson VUE Personal Identificati

FAQs

Which nursing education programs qualify for NCLEX examination eligibility?

Eligible applicants must have graduated from specified approved or accredited nursing education programs that have been issued an NCLEX code by NCSBN, including Florida-approved programs and programs accredited by ACEN or CCNE. The Board may also consider certain international or non-NCSBN jurisdiction programs as equivalent if determined eligible.

What should exam applicants know about registering with Pearson VUE?

Applicants must register with Pearson VUE and pay the required fee in addition to applying for licensure with the Board. Fees paid to Pearson VUE are nonrefundable, and applicants should generally register before Board approval is granted for the Authorization to Test (ATT).

What identification is required at the test center and what happens if materials are missing?

Test-takers must present the ATT letter and acceptable identification. Only the listed government-issued ID types are accepted, and the document requires IDs to be valid, not expired, include a signature and photograph, and contain the applicant’s name in Roman characters. Arriving without required materials results in being turned away, requiring re-registration and repaying the Pearson VUE examination fee.

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