Please note that this blog is the second in a six part series. You can read the first post here: Part 1: How to make sure you’re ready for anything.
SCHEDULING YOUR EXAM APPOINTMENT…Don’t Delay!
- Test centers may fill up quickly; waiting to call to schedule your testing appointment may significantly limit the selection of dates from which you can choose to schedule. If you wait until your ATT letter is close to expiring, the testing center may not be able to seat you prior to its expiration. If this occurs, you will be required to reregister and repay to take the examination.
- First-time test takers will be offered an appointment within 30 days of the call, or online attempt, to schedule an appointment; repeat candidates will be offered an appointment within 45 days. If you wish, you may decline the appointment offered and schedule later than the 30 or 45 days.
- You may take the examination at any NCLEX approved testing center. You can find approved locations and addresses on the NCLEX Candidate website www.pearsonvue.com/nclex.
- If you are using the NCLEX Candidate website to schedule, you will be asked to supply your user ID and password, which is provided on your Acknowledgement of Receipt of NCLEX Examination registration letter. You also will be asked your preference for date and time of testing at the center of your choice.
- If you schedule via the telephone, you will be asked to supply your name and your ATT number, along with other information to verify your identity. You also will be asked your preference for date and time of testing at the center of your choice.
- A Confirmation of Appointment will be sent to you from Pearson VUE which will contain the date, time and location of your appointment along with directions to the testing center. Verify that all the information is correct. Call or go online to check that your appointment has been scheduled or rescheduled if you do not receive a confirmation. Contact Pearson VUE NCLEX Candidate Services immediately to correct any errors to your appointment.
CHANGING YOUR APPOINTMENT…make sure you have a valid reason and aren’t just delaying because you are nervous!
If you need to change your appointment date, time or location, you may go to the NCLEX Candidate website (www.pearsonvue.com/nclex) or call Pearson VUE NCLEX Candidate Services one full business day (24 hours) before the scheduled exam date and time as described below:
- For examinations scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, call at least 24 hours prior to the day and time of your appointment local standard time.
- For examinations scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday, call no later than Friday at least 24 hours in advance of your appointment time local standard time.
NOTE: Leaving a message on an answering machine does not constitute giving the required notice for rescheduling or unscheduling your exam appointment. You must either reschedule or unschedule your appointment on the NCLEX Candidate website or by speaking with an agent at Pearson VUE NCLEX Candidate Services and receive a confirmation of unscheduled/rescheduled appointment letter.
Remember that there is a fee to reschedule, so schedule wisely the first time, and reschedule only if absolutely necessary!
Author’s note: this blog is the second in a six part series. Continue reading the additional posts here:
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