1. Sailing Through NCLEX NCBON EXAM DEPARTMENT

2. NCBON APPLICATION PROCESS
All NCLEX candidates that desire testing
approval from NCBON must complete the
online application.

3. Step by Step… The application can be located by
completing the steps below:
______________________________
Visit
Click on Online Services
(located on the left of the home page)
Click on Application for Exam (NCLEX)

4. Continuing… The NCBON Application fee is $75.00
Payment is due at the time of submission
Candidates have 14 calendar days to reprint any required documentation

5. NCBON Identification Document
In the past, students have been instructed to
mail the identification documents in with
CBC materials (fingerprint card, release of
info., etc)
Instructions Have Been Updated
This document should be mailed separately
from all other documentation.

6. ID Document Continued…
This document is required
prior to testing and
should be mailed to:
NCBON- Exam Dept
P.O. Box 2129
Raleigh, NC 27602
Candidates should allow 5 to 7
business days for processing
Candidates do have
access to reprint the
document directly from
the NCBON website after
the 14 day period by
clicking period links below:
Online Applications and Services
Identification Document for Licensure by Exam

7. Education Verification
Program directors are
required to submit
Verifications
electronically within 30
days of program
completion
8 character Individual
Logon information is
required & and can be
obtained by contacting
Linda Blain via phone or
(919) ext. 238

8. Testing Requirements COMPLETE NCBON APPLICATION
SUBMIT NCBON ID DOCUMENT
EDUCATION VERIFICATION
(program directors submits with 30 days of program completion)
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT OF $200 FEE TO PEARSON VUE

9. Almost There…
Pearson Vue issues the Authorization to Test (ATT) upon the Board’s approval
All requirements must be submitted and updated by the Board as received prior to obtaining the ATT
The Candidate Status Check is a very important tool to use & its available 24/7
Checking the Status
Licensure/Listing
Check Exam Application Status
Quick Link:

10. Complete & Submit in Order
Timeline Rewind…
Complete & Submit in Order
NCBON Application - 8 weeks in advance
NCBON ID Document - immediately after
CBC (CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK) - 6 weeks in advance
Education Verification – within 30 days
Register with Pearson – within 2 weeks

11. Guidance for Directors
Practice the online process with candidates
Clearly communicate the requirements
Complete required documentation together as a class
Submit verifications upon completion of the program
Triple check documents for accuracy
Recognize that NCBON & Pearson play different roles
Encourage candidates to utilize the status check versus calling
Be sure to provide candidates with the correct
PROGRAM CODE

12. Potential Delays…
Enter Name as it appears on a state issued id or driver’s license
Enter correct date of birth
Provide correct program code to Pearson & NCBON
Providing the candidate social security number is optional with Pearson Vue but highly recommended by the Board
Provide secure personal address rather than one provided by the university

13. BE CAUTIOUS….
The Top Five Errors that lead to delays were just mentioned
Following the time line decreases last minute stress levels
All fees are non- refundable, please do not encourage candidates that live in compact states to apply unless they plan to reside in North Carolina.

14. Questions & Answers
I can be contacted via phone at (919) ext. 270
or by at