National Council Licensure Examination for Practical/Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN)
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The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN), National Council Licensure Examination for Practical/Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN) tests knowledge, abilities, and skills essential to the safe and effective practice of entry-level nursing. Nursing regulatory bodies (NRB) use the results to help make licensure and registration decisions. Each state requires licensure candidates to meet set requirements that include passing NCLEX-PN examination and education/training from the state-approved nursing school. Individual states administer NCLEX-PN exam to qualifying candidates. Candidates must refer to their state Board of Nursing for details about requirements, the application process, and the fees involved in sitting for the NCLEX-PN licensure exam.
Certifying Organization
National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
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If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No
Related Programs
44 Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) programs on Career School App.
Suggested because National Council Licensure Examination for Practical/Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN) applies to Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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