STEP 1: Read the Statutes, Rules, Regulations and Policies linked below. This is a signature requirement on the application. Your signature will attest that you have completed this requirement.
STATUTES, RULES, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES
STEP 2: Read Instructions and Information for Application for Initial Nurse Licensure by Examination linked below.
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION FOR APPLICATION FOR INITIAL NURSE LICENURE BY EXAMINATION
STEP 3: REGISTER WITH PEARSON VUE to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
STEP 4: Request to have your Certificate of Graduation and your Official Final Transcript sent directly to PCS from your educational program.
CERTIFICATION OF GRADUATION FORM- MASSACHUSETTS NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION OF GRADUATION FORM- OUT OF STATE NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAM CANDIDATES
STEP 5: Read Good Moral Character Requirements for Licensure.
GOOD MORAL CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE
STEP 6: Before beginning the online application, request all PN license verification from each state of licensure to be sent directly to PCS (whether active or inactive). If you are licensed as a PN in Massachusetts, PCS will verify that license for you.
CLICK HERE to request license verification from participating Nursys states. Select to send to MA Board
CLICK HERE to download the Verification of Nurse Licensure form if the state is NOT a participating Nursys state.
STEP 7: Go to Mass.gov website to Complete the online application and submit fees .
STEP 8: Once logged in to your application in ELX (healthprofessionlicensingadmin.mas.gov), go to the Application Data Tab and select the pencil in the upper right of the Demographic box.
STEP 9: PCS reviews application upon receipt of all required documentation. PCS will notify the applicant via email of all discrepancies.
STEP 10: Applicant receives Authorization to Test (ATT) via email from Pearson Vue.
STEP 11: Applicant schedules and takes NCLEX within 60 days of issuance of the ATT.
Failure to take the examination within 60 days of issuance of the ATT will result in a voided ATT.
STEP 12: If you receive a pass score, you will receive a License Letter via email from PCS on behalf of the Board.
STEP 13: Applicant confirms license number on the Massachusetts Health Care Safety & Quality: License Verification Website.
Applications are good for one year. Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.