The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) announced that the NCLEX will be going paperless in 2014. The upcoming NCLEX Paperless Initiative will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the NCLEX program. The electronic changes should be a smooth transition and offer the same reliable information as before.
Key Changes:
- Beginning in 2014, the NCLEX Examination Candidate Bulletin will only be available online and printed versions will no longer be distributed. The Eight Steps of the NCLEX will be enhanced to include additional information and will also be available online only.
- Beginning in 2014, the only acceptable forms of payment to register for the NCLEX will be a credit or debit card. the NCSBN will no longer accept a money order, certified check or cashier’s check.
- Beginning in Fall 2013, an email address must be provided with your registration. Correspondence from Pearson VUE will only be available via email, including the Confirmation of Appointment from Pearson VUE
- Beginning in 2014, candidates will no longer be able to mail in their registration forms. All registrations must be processed via the Pearson VUE website or through the Pearson VUE call center.
- Beginning January 1, 2014, all third parties will be required to register and pay for exam registrations through the Pearson VUE website or over the phone, (866) 496-2539, with a credit or debit card. No other forms of payment will be accepted.
About the NCLEX
To ensure public protection, NCSBN member board jurisdictions require a candidate for licensure to pass an examination that measures the competencies needed to perform safely and effectively as a newly licensed, entry-level nurse. NCSBN develops two licensure examinations, the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN), that are used by boards of nursing to assist in making licensure decisions.
Taking the NCLEX-PN or the NCLEX-RN is a capstone experience to your studies and so much more. Passing the exam demonstrates your competence so that you can launch your nursing career.
For more information on the NCLEX changes, visit https://www.ncsbn.org/nclex.htm