The NCLEX Application Process I Followed to have an RN License in IL from a Filipino Nurse.

One way Ticket to Chicago!

Only 3 steps!

Step 1. Accreditation

All school credentials needs to reviewed from high school transcripts to current professional license. I used CGFNS for this step. The speed of their processing is dependent on how well and prompt you supply and upload the information needed on their website. It is pretty straight forward once you created an order for a CES report. The order itself will generate the list of all the needed documents.

• CGFNS: https://applicants.cgfns.org/portal/view/login?ref=start_app_login

  • CES Academic report (1 year validity from date of issue)

  • Fee: $300

Step 2. Eligibility

Letting the BON of IL know you want to practice nursing as a registered nurse in their state. For this step, you will complete your 041 Registered Professional Nurse Examination application. Note, the above steps are required to complete eligibility. This step will prompt fingerprinting too.

• Fingerprinting: www.idfpr.illinois.gov/LicenseLookUp/fingerprintlist.asp

• CTS: https://www.continentaltesting.net/Profession/Index/10

• Exam fee: $107

Step 3. Examination

Create an account, pay, receive your ATT (Authority To Take) and schedule your exam.

• Pearson Vue: https://wsr.pearsonvue.com/testtaker/signin/SignInPage/NCLEXTESTING?locale=en_US

• Fee: $200

Other helpful links

https://www.continentaltesting.net/downloads/041-043-RN-LPN-Examination-Application-Instructions.pdf

All communication is via email or through their website with your log ins. So make sure you monitor your email frequently. Timeline wise, the steps can be completed in 3 months. Total expenses, $607 excluding the fingerprinting fee. All numbers are base on year 2023 processing.

Checklist:

1. CES Report

2. Fingert Printing

3. Application form (CTS)

4. Pearson Vue account & pay

5. Authority to take

6. Schedule the exam

Good Luck!