Alabama NCLEX Application – Nursing

Step 1: Applying with the Alabama State Board of Nursing

Alabama NCLEX Application: Alabama has the option for online applications only.

Resources

1. Here is the Board of Nursing Homepage. All state board information from this site is taken from their online resources.
2. This link takes you to their Apply for NCLEX Page. All the documents you need can be accessed there. They have two videos with complete instructions for applying to take the NCLEX. I recommend you watch them if possible.

Alabama Board of Nursing Contact:

• Email: abn@abn.state.al.us
• Phone: 334.293.5200
• M-F 8:00am-4:30pm

Alabama NCLEX Application: Your First Task –

Here is the actual online application form.

They will charge you $100 (plus $3.50 for processing) with an optional $50 for the temporary permit. This is the State Board Fee.

Note that you will need to save your confirmation number at the end in order to see the results of your NCLEX!

Click the application link and apply. In the next step, you’ll register with Pearson Vue, the test taking service.

Step 2: Register with Pearson Vue

You should read the NCLEX Candidate bulletin before registering and taking the test. It can be found on the NCSBN NCLEX Portal. From there, you should click on “Register” to register for the NCLEX.

Register for the NCLEX

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 for students in the U.S.

Step 3: Receive your Authorization to Test (ATT) and Schedule your NCLEX Exam

You’ve successfully completed the dual application process. If your Board of Nursing application has been approved, your ATT will arrive by e-mail within 2 weeks after you register.

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.

If it has been over 4 weeks since you completed your application, and you have already contacted Pearson Vue, you can contact the State Board at 334.293.5200 or by e-mail at abn@abn.state.al.us

Once your Authorization to Test letter arrives, you can schedule your test from the Pearson Vue website.

If you need to check the status of your registration with Pearson Vue, or have ANY QUESTIONS at all, refer to the candidate bulletin.

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