Wisconsin NCLEX Application – Nursing

Step 1: Applying with the Wisconsin DSPS

Wisconsin NCLEX Application: General Information:

The DSPS recommends that new graduates send in their applications 6-8 weeks before their anticipated date of graduation.

• This DSPS document contains detailed instructions for the whole application process.
• This general FAQ document is also provided by the DSPS.
• All related documents and instructions can be found on the Registered Nurse Profession page on the DSPS website.

DSPS Contact:

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8935 Madison, WI 53708-8935

Phone: 608.266.2112

Fax: 608.261.7083

Let’s get started:

Here is the actual registered nurse application form. Print out a copy and begin applying! You will need to pay a state board fee of $90.

“When completing page 1 of the application form, you must indicate what type of degree received or program completed on the space provided. List the graduation or completion of program date and indicate one of the following: BSN, ADN, BA, DIP, Pre-MSN Registered Nursing Program Requirements (Direct Entry), LPN/TPN or other. If other is listed please describe further. Make check payable to “Department of Safety and Professional Services”. Mail to the Board of Nursing at P.O. Box 8935, Madison, WI 53708-8935.”

Print the application if you have not done so already. Send the completed application to the address above.

Step 2: The Statement of Graduation

Here is the Statement of Graduation form. Print out a copy and fill out the top portion only. You will need to forward this form to your nursing school.

Your part in this step is done!

Your school will send this form to the DSPS to confirm that you completed their program.

Step 3: 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 4: Receive your Authorization to Test (ATT) and Schedule your NCLEX

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.

You can check the status of your DSPS application here.

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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