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NCSBN
(National Council of the State Board of Nursing) does not have
established guidelines for graduating students as to when to register.
However, registering for the NCLEX examination and licensure during the
month of the student’s graduation is common. Note that registering to
take the examination and applying for licensure to a state board of
nursing are two different processes.

Please
keep in mind all NCLEX examination registrations will remain effective
for a 365-day time period during which a board of nursing may determine
the candidate’s eligibility. The time limit begins when the board of
nursing receives the candidate’s registration from the test service.
Candidates who are not made eligible by their board of nursing within
the 365-day time period will forfeit their registrations, including the
candidate registration fee. Candidates who wish to take an NCLEX
examination will need to re-register, including repaying the
examination fee, in order to receive an examination.

Visit the Nurses Learning Center to learn more about nursing education.