Overview of how to apply for the NCLEX in New York:

Step 1: Apply for Licensure. You'll be doing this with the New York State Office of Professions Step 2: For Applicants who are educated outside the US or Non-US Programs Register to CGFNS via online or by mail to verify your credentials. Step 3: Register and Pay with Pearson Vue Step 4: Receive your Authorization to Test and Schedule your NCLEX Step 5: Prepare to take your NCLEX Note: The whole process will cost about $243 Step 1: Applying with the New York State Board of Nursing You will need to turn in a paper application. This is the New York State Board's Homepage. All information here is taken from that source. This link takes you to the Nursing Licensure Forms/Application page. Exam Review Expert simplifies your application process by going through the essential steps with you. These saves time and get you ready for the NCLEX quickly. You can always refer to the above pages for more detailed information. Start Here: Go to the Licensure Forms/Application page and open 'Form 1 - Application for Licensure.' Follow its instructions closely. They will charge you $143 with an option of $35 for the temporary permit. This is the State Board Fee.
New York Board of Nursing Contact: New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions PO Box 22063, Albany, NY 12201 Email: op4info@mail.nysed.gov Phone: 518.474.3817 ext 120 8:30 AM to 4:045 PM, Monday - Friday

Print out the application if you don't have one. Instructions are included. Note that you'll need to include 2 things in the package: 1. Filled out Application (Section 1 and optionally 5) 2. Signature on application must be notarized by a notary public. 3. $143(+ $35) fee payable to "New York State Education Department" In the next step, you'll register with Pearson Vue. Step 2: For Applicants who are educated outside the US or Non-US Programs Register to CGFNS via online or by mail to verify your credentials
Verifying Education Credentials From Non-U.S. Programs Applicants who have completed LPN or RN education outside of the US must have their education credentials verified by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS). Such applicants should contact CGFNS at www.cgfns.org for the application and instructions to complete the CGFNS Credential Verification Service for New York State. Please note that this verification process is not the same as CGFNS Certification Program (which is required for registered nurse applicants applying for limited permits). The CGFNS Credentials Verification Service for New York State licensure applicants is a process for verifying the authenticity of education credentials. The CGFNS Credentials Verification Service for New York State does not indicate approval by the New York State Education Department of the content of education. After education credentials are verified by CGFNS, they are then forwarded to and evaluated by the New York State Education Department. You will be advised in writing of the results of the New York State Education Departments evaluation of your education. In addition, the licensing examination administrator will be notified if you are eligible for the examination. Contact CGFNS at: The Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) PO Box 8628 Philadelphia, PA 19101-8628 Phone 215-349-8767 Fax 215-349-0026 E-mail empire@cgfns.org Web www.cgfns.org

Step 3: Register with Pearson Vue This site and Pearson Vue recommends all candidates to read the NCLEX bulletin before registering and taking the test. It can be found on the Pearson Vue NCLEX Homepage
Who is Pearson Vue?

Pearson Vue is the company that hosts the NCLEX. They run the testing centers and the computerized testing on a national level for the NCSBN. The NCSBN is the one who creates the NCLEX content, not Pearson Vue. Pearson Vue is also responsible for sending the Authorization to Test letter. They will only send it after receiving an approval from your State Board of Nursing (which you applied to in Step 1). The registration fee will be $200.
Register Online

Register Online with Pearson Vue here. Note: When applying online, make sure you choose the the correct RN or PN option! Also, providing an email is optional but recommended. If you provide your email, you will be able to receive your Authorization to Test electronically.
Register by phone.

Call NCLEX Candidate Services (Pearson VUE): 1.866.49NCLEX (1.866.496.2539) Monday-Friday, 7 am to 7 pm, U.S. Central Time. Step 4: Receive your Authorization to Test (ATT) and Schedule your NCLEX Exam You've successfully completed the dual application process. Your ATT will arrive by e-mail (if you provided it to Pearson Vue) approximately 4-8 weeks after you register. It may feel like a very long wait. Remember, after you turn in all the materials, your State Board of Nursing (from Step 1) sends approval to Pearson Vue (from Step 2). Pearson Vue then sends the Authorization to Test. You can check the status of both applications.
Check the Status of your Applications

Check the status of your $200 registration with Pearson Vue's NCLEX Candidate Services at 1.866.49NCLEX (1.866.496.2539) Monday-Friday, 7 am to 7 pm, U.S. Central Time. Check the status of your New York Board of Nursing application here. If it has been over 4 weeks since you mailed your application, and your name does not appear on the license verification page, or you have not received your ATT, you can contact the State Board at 518.474.3817 ext 120 or by e-mail atop4info@mail.nysed.gov
Print your ATT

Print your ATT out and keep it safe! You'll need to bring it (and a form of picture ID) when you take the NCLEX. If you arrive without these materials, you will be turned away and will have to reregister and repay the examination fee of $200. Once you've received it, you must take your test within an average of 90 days. Once your Authorization to Test letter arrives, you can schedule your test from the Pearson Vue website Step 5: Review and Study for your Exam Was the information on this page accurate? Send me a quick email at kevin@examreviewexpert.com and let me know. Looking for an NCLEX Review? Want to find out which is best? Take a look at Exam Review Expert's NCLEX Review Listings. You're Done! We hope you were able to save some time :) Good luck on the NCLEX!