Applicants who have previously submitted an application and tested are considered re-examination candidates. Re-examination candidates will receive an email with instructions on how to submit their re-exam fee and next steps. If you have uploaded a photo to your account less than one year ago, you do not need to upload a new one. Photos are good for one year.
You must use the same email address associated with your first order. Creating multiple accounts will cause delays in processing.
STEP 1: Register online with Pearson Vue for the NCLEX or call 866-496-2539. You can register immediately for the examination, but you will not be able to take another examination until the 45 day waiting period has expired. You will also need to complete a re-exam application with PCS (see step 3). You can complete the re-exam application now .
STEP 2: Read Good Moral Character Requirement for Licensure.
GOOD MORAL CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE
STEP 3: Go to Mass.gov website to Complete the online application and submit fees .
STEP 4: PCS reviews application upon receipt of all required documentation. PCS will notify applicant via email of discrepancies.
STEP 5: Applicant receives ATT via email from Pearson Vue.
STEP 6: Applicant schedules and takes NCLEX within 60 days of issuance of the Authorization to Test (ATT) letter.
Failure to take the examination within 60 days of issuance of the ATT will result in a voided ATT.
STEP 7: If you receive a passing score, you will receive a License Letter via email from PCS on behalf of the Board.
Additional Information:
Your initial licensure application will remain active for one (1) year from the date of receipt by Professional Credential Services (PCS).