You’ve completed the NCLEX but you still have questions

1 You've completed the NCLEX but you still have ? NCLEX FAQs How are the results processed? Each candidate, regardless of the length of their As part of the quality control process, every examination, has ample opportunity to demonstrate NCLEX is scored twice: once by the computer their true ability and is given an examination at the test center and again after the examination that conforms to the NCLEX -RN Test plan or record has been transmitted to Pearson VUE. NCLEX -PN Test plan *. Many candidates' examinations will end before the maximum number of items has Candidate results are transmitted electronically been administered. to the nursing regulatory body (NRB) in the jurisdiction where the candidate has applied for Please do not be concerned if your examination licensure/registration.

2 Each NRB has developed finishes earlier or lasts longer than other its own procedure for distributing results to candidates. The length of your examination candidates. It can take up to six weeks to receive is determined solely by your performance on your official results. Do not call Pearson VUE, the examination. The differing lengths of each the National Council of State Boards of Nursing candidate's examination are an illustration of (NCSBN ) or your NRB for the results as they will computerized adaptive testing (CAT) at work. not be released over the telephone. What if I ran out of time? What does the number of items I When a candidate runs out of time before answered tell me about my results?

3 Completing the maximum number of items, the candidate will pass if their ability estimate It is important to understand that the length of has remained above the passing standard for your NCLEX or the number of items answered is the last 60 items. The candidate will fail if their not an indication of a specific pass or fail result. ability estimate was below the passing standard A candidate with a relatively short examination for any of the last 60 items. This, however, does may pass or fail just as a candidate with a long not mean that you have to answer the last 60. examination may pass or fail. items correctly. * The NCLEX -PN is used for licensure only. What if I did not pass? What should I do about NCLEX .

4 Candidates who do not pass the NCLEX will receive administration problems? a Candidate Performance Report (CPR), which If you have any problems or complaints regarding shows their areas of relative strength and weakness the NCLEX or its administration, please contact in the content areas of the NCLEX -RN Test plan or NCSBN within two weeks of your examination. NCLEX -PN Test plan *. This report is provided to Contact information is provided on the last page of help candidates prepare for their next examination. this document. NCLEX Quick Results Service There must be at least 45 test free days between For general information and frequently asked each examination. This period of time is determined questions regarding the NCLEX , visit NCSBN's Many nursing regulatory bodies participate by each individual NRB and NCSBN.

5 Website at in the quick results service. Results are unofficial and are available 48 business Contact your NRB to obtain the necessary forms hours after your appointment. Only your NCLEX Confidentiality and information to reregister at any time. However, licensing nursing regulatory body can once declared eligible by your NRB, your new Candidates should be aware and understand issue your official results. To access your Authorization to Test (ATT) will not be valid until the that the disclosure of examination items before, quick results, go to required number of days between examinations during or after the examination is a violation of law. NCLEX , select My Account and follow the elapses.

6 Violations of confidentiality and/or candidates' rules instructions to sign in with your user name can result in criminal prosecution or civil liability and password. The cost is $ , payable Is there an opportunity to challenge and/or disciplinary actions by the licensing agency, by credit, debit or prepaid card. Contact an item? including the denial of licensure/registration. Pearson VUE at if you Some NRBs of nursing have laws or regulations that If you are aware of, or have observed, an attempt to are unable to locate your user name and allow failing NCLEX candidates to review the actual compromise the NCLEX process, please report it to password. test items answered incorrectly, and challenge the NCLEX Test Security group.

7 Quick results are not available in all the accuracy of items and answers. More specific Candidates may report any suspicious behavior in states and are not available for candidates information about review, challenge and fees for the following ways: seeking licensure/registration in Canada. this service and whether your NRB participates in n Call NCSBN at ; or this service must be obtained from your NRB. n Email National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN ). 111 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 2900. Chicago, IL 60601-4277 USA. Examinations Department Toll-Free Updated 03/19.